Nurse Practitioner

Nurse Practitioner Or Physician AssistantChildren's Hospital of Philadelphia is hiring for a full-time Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to work on our Pulmonary Consult team. This APP will provide clinical and follow-up care as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant at CHOP. In collaboration with an attending physician, you'll work with a patient population that matches your delineation of privileges and skill set; collaborate with a range of healthcare professionals; and engage in professional development, education, and research.Schedule: Monday to Friday 9am to 5:30pmWhat 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 RequiredBachelor's Degree - Physician Assistant RequiredSkills 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.Computer CompetencyBasic use of a computer (mouse, keyboard, printer, USB ports).Basic use of Microsoft Office (Word processing, spreadsheets, presentations and Skype).Web browsing, intranet search, document access.Use of shared network file space.Basic use of patient facing technology. (e.g. IV pumps, point of care devices, CR monitors).Navigation and use of clinical communication systems.Information LiteracyDetermines the nature and extent of clinical information needed and uses the appropriate technology to access it.Accesses needed information effectively and efficiently.Evaluates information and its sources critically and appropriately incorporates it into clinical practice.Evaluates outcomes of the use of information.Information Management LiteracyNavigation of the electronic health record system.Ability to locate and review specific patient data in various clinical information systems.Effectively uses clinical decision support tools.Understands policies and procedures, confidentiality, security, and privacy regulations regarding the use of clinical information systems.Ability to collect clinical data using quality improvement tools.Licenses and Certifications:Prescriptive Authority - Pennsylvania State Licensing Board – Required within 3 months of hireSpecialty Certification - in area of education/subspecialty. Required certification must match scope of practice for that practice area. Required upon hireRegistered Nurse - Pennsylvania State Licensing Board – Required upon hireORCertified Physician Assistant (PA-C) - Pennsylvania State Licensing Board – Required upon hireCertified Physician Assistant (PA-C) - National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants – Required upon hireCertified Registered Nurse Practitioner (CRNP) - Pennsylvania State Licensing Board – Required upon hireTo 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.