Nurse Practitioner - Primary Care

Nurse PractitionerCHOP is hiring for a part-time Nurse Practitioner to work at our Moorestown office. The schedule includes 20 clinical hours and 4 administrative hours. The Nurse Practitioner practices within their Delineation of Practice and under the guidelines of the Division of Ambulatory Care. In collaboration with the attending physician, the Nurse Practitioner provides health care management and support to well and sick children enrolled in the ambulatory care network. The Nurse Practitioner provides assessment and diagnosis, interventions, evaluation and follow-up. The Nurse Practitioner participates in professional leadership activities including quality improvement, education and consultation to the nursing staff. Participation in scholarly activities is a part of the role.What You Will Do:Assessment and diagnosis including obtaining a complete health history, performing a physical exam, order and interpreting screening and laboratory tests and diagnostic procedures, making a diagnosis and formulating a family centered plan of care.Interventions including treating health concerns, providing patient/family education, providing follow up care, consultation with other health care professionals and making referrals. Perform advanced procedures that are listed in Scope of Practice document and approved as a part of the credentialing process.Evaluate and monitor the effective of prescribed treatment plan. Using the most current evidence modify the plan of care based on the effectiveness of treatment and the patient /family response to the plan.Participate in scholarly activities including research, publications and education.Participate in own professional development by maintaining required competencies, identifying learning needs and seeking appropriate educational offerings. Act as preceptor and mentor to support the development of nurses, nurse practitioners, students and other health care providers.Demonstrate commitment to patient safety by speaking up about safety issues and changing practices to enhance safety. Share errors through system reporting mechanisms, and demonstrates shared accountability for safe practices.Education Qualifications:Master's Degree Nursing - RequiredSkills and Abilities:Ability to work in an inter-professional team setting with multiple responsibilities. (Required proficiency)Ability to use computer and electronic medical record effectively. (Required proficiency)Please refer to Scope of Practice document and Clinical Responsibilities checklist for specific requirements. (Required proficiency)Computer CompetencyBasic use of a computer (mouse, keyboard, printer, USB ports). (Required proficiency)Basic use of Microsoft Office (Word processing, spreadsheets, presentations and Skype). (Required proficiency)Web browsing, intranet search, document access. (Required proficiency)Use of shared network file space. (Required proficiency)Basic use of patient facing technology. (e.g. IV pumps, point of care devices, CR monitors). (Required proficiency)Navigation and use of clinical communication systems. (Required proficiency)Information LiteracyDetermines the nature and extent of clinical information needed and uses the appropriate technology to access it. (Required proficiency)Accesses needed information effectively and efficiently. (Required proficiency)Evaluates information and its sources critically and appropriately incorporates it into clinical practice. (Required proficiency)Evaluates outcomes of the use of information. (Required proficiency)Information Management LiteracyNavigation of the electronic health record system. (Required proficiency)Ability to locate and review specific patient data in various clinical information systems. (Required proficiency)Effectively uses clinical decision support tools. (Required proficiency)Understands policies and procedures, confidentiality, security, and privacy regulations regarding the use of clinical information systems. (Required proficiency)Ability to collect clinical data using quality improvement tools. (Required proficiency)Licenses and Certifications:Registered Nurse (Pennsylvania) - Pennsylvania State Licensing Board - upon hire - Required andCertified Registered Nurse Practitioner (CRNP) (Pennsylvania) - Pennsylvania State Licensing Board - upon hire - Required orRegistered Nurse (New Jersey) - New Jersey State Licensing Board - upon hire - Required andAdvanced Practice Nurse (APN) (New Jersey) - New Jersey State Licensing Board - upon hire - Required andPrescriptive Authority - Pennsylvania State Licensing Board - upon hire - Required andSpecialty Certification - in area of education/subspecialty (Pediatric Primary Care, Family Nurse Practitioner or Dual Acute/Primary Care Program). - upon hire - RequiredSalary Range:$107,200.00 - $142,100.00 AnnuallySalary 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. 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