Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant - Outpatient Bone Marrow Transplant

Nurse Practitioner Or Physician Assistant

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CHOP is hiring for a full-time Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to work with our IMPACT-IRD program. In collaboration with several attending physicians in different divisions, the APP will be responsible for the direct care and follow-up of a population of patients that matches his/her delineation of privileges and skill set. The components of the role include clinical practice, consultation, professional development, education and research. The APP will be involved in the outpatient care of patients navigating the entire spectrum of cell therapy including initial referral, bridging therapies, preparation, and peri- and post-cell therapy care. This individual may care for patients undergoing CAR T cell therapy, allogeneic transplant, and cell-based gene therapies. The APP will help lead coordination of care of these highly complex patients, many of whom will be treated on clinical trials.

The IMPACT-IRD program is an interdisciplinary group of physicians, advanced practice providers, nurses, researchers, and administrative staff who collaborate to improve the outcomes for patients with immune regulatory disorders using cellular therapies. Immune regulatory disorders (IRDs) encompass a variety of disorders ranging from monogenic inborn errors of immunity to rheumatologic conditions. Recently, the paradigm for treating these diseases has changed: instead of lifelong management, we have the potential for cure using cellular therapy approaches such as hematopoietic cell transplantation (HCT) and chimeric antigen receptor T cell therapy (CAR T).

The program is composed of experts in the fields of cellular therapy, rheumatology, immunology and gastroenterology, all of whom bring a unique perspective to care of these complex patients. The program also includes APPs and nurse navigators, as well as administrative, psychosocial and other support staff. Our goal is to establish CHOP as a premier center for delivery of cellular therapies for immune dysregulation. We will do this by establishing a world-class clinical, translational, and basic science program to improve outcomes of patients of all ages with IRDs.

Schedule: Monday to Friday; day shifts

What you will do:

• Utilizes advanced assessment skills to manage a cohort of patients. Performs and documents daily assessments. Collects and analyzes data and formulates a family-centered plan of care.
• Performs any needed advanced procedures that are listed in the Scope of Practice Document and approved as a part of the credentialing process.
• Evaluates and monitors the effectiveness of the prescribed treatment plan. Using the most current evidence, modifies the plan of care based on the effectiveness of the treatment and the patient/family response to the plan.
• Serves as an educational resource to the patient/family, nursing staff, and provider team. Acts as a consultant to multidisciplinary health care team members.
• Participates in scholarly activities including research and education. Participates in own professional development by maintaining required competencies, identifying learning needs and seeking appropriate educational offerings. Participates in the professional development of others. Acts as a preceptor and mentor to support the development of nurses, nurse practitioners, students, and other health care providers.
• Demonstrates a commitment to patient safety by speaking up about safety issues and changing practice to enhance safety. Shares errors or potential errors through system reporting mechanisms. Demonstrates shared accountability for safe practice.

Education:

• Master's Degree Nursing Required
• Bachelor's Degree - Physician Assistant Required

Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to work in an inter-professional team setting with multiple responsibilities.
• Ability to use computer and electronic medical records effectively.
• Refer to Scope of Practice Document and Clinical Responsibilities Checklist for specific requirements of role.

Licenses and Certifications:

• Prescriptive Authority - Pennsylvania State Licensing Board Required within 3 months of hire
• Specialty Certification - in area of education/subspecialty. Required certification must match scope of practice for that practice area. Required upon hire
• Registered Nurse - Pennsylvania State Licensing Board Required upon hire
• OR
• Certified Physician Assistant (PA-C) - Pennsylvania State Licensing Board Required upon hire
• Certified Physician Assistant (PA-C) - National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants Required upon hire
• Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner (CRNP) - Pennsylvania State Licensing Board Required upon hire

To carry out its mission, CHOP is committed to supporting the health of our patients, families, workforce, and global community. As a condition of employment, CHOP employees who work in patient care buildings or who have patient facing responsibilities must receive an annual influenza vaccine.

Salary ranges are shown for full-time jobs. If you're working part-time, your pay will be adjusted accordingly. This job is eligible for an incentive program. At CHOP, we are committed to fair and transparent pay practices. Factors such as skills and experience could result in an offer above the salary range noted in this job posting.

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