Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Hospitalist Medicine/Solid Oncology (Per Diem) at HUP

Nurse Practitioner Or Physician Assistant - Hospitalist Medicine/Solid Oncology (Per Diem) At HUP

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The Division of Hospitalist Medicine in partnership with Hematology and Oncology, is looking for an Advanced Practice Provider (NPs and/or PAs) with experience in complex medical management and oncology to join their team at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania.

Join us in caring for patients with complex medical diseases and solid organ malignancies in our inpatient care units. This Hospitalist Advanced Practice Providers are responsible for several medical and solid oncology patient teams. You will work with the elite team of committed hospitalist to care for the complex medical patient on the medical teams. On the solid oncology team you will partner with the oncologists, palliative care specialists and nurses in the care of this special patient population. Care will be provided for patients undergoing complications related to chemotherapy and advanced disease. Utilize your education and experience to maximize medical-oncology care in this exciting, fast-paced environment. Advanced Practitioners will be encouraged to participate in quality improvement projects, grow through professional committees involvement and exemplify evidence-based care. The Advanced Practice Provider, while providing quality care across the continuum in collaboration with physicians, nursing staff and other members of the care team, performs histories, physicals, and procedures as outlined in privileging agreement. Also participates in research as appropriate, ensure regulatory compliance, document care according to standards, and prescribe in accordance with the collaborative agreement and State regulations.

The qualified candidate must be an Acute Care Nurse Practitioner or a Physician Assistant with a MS, current licensure or eligibility in the Commonwealth of PA and eligibility for credentialing by the medical board. Oncology experience as a Nurse or as a Provider is preferred. At least 2 years of inpatient advanced practice experience preferred. Outpatient experience will be considered with strong references and evidence of autonomous practice in previous settings.

Schedule: This position requires night and day rotation

Credentials:

• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (Required)
• BLS/CPR, as a healthcare provider as per the American Heart Association (For providers in the ambulatory setting) required
• Acute Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant required
• Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant Pennsylvania State license, active and in good standing at time of hire
• Prescriptive Authority (Required)
• Registered Nurse - PA (Required if Acute Care Nurse Practitioner)

Education or Equivalent Experience:

• The CRNP and/or PA-C must be reviewed by the Credentials Committee and approved by the Medical Board.
• Education Specialization: Master's Degree or Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) in Nursing or Bachelors, Masters or Doctorate Prepared Physician Assistant

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