APP Clinical Immersion Fellow-Nurse Practitioner

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A Brief Overview

Under the direction and supervision of a collaborative physician and practicing APP, the APP Fellow-CRNP is a trainee. The APP Clinical Immersion program provides mentoring, didactic teaching, simulation skills training, and experience to prepare the APP Fellow to become a competent inpatient hospital provider. Throughout the program, the APP Fellow will become responsible for the direct care and follow up of a population of patients that matches his/her skill set, through the designated curriculum and timelines. The components of the role include education, clinical practice, consultation, and professional development.

What You Will Do

• Under the direct guidance and supervision of the Attending Physician and/or Hospital Provider:
• Participates in the APP Clinical Immersion program educational curriculum. Completes post-tests and evaluations as a measure of competence.
• Participates in own professional development by maintaining required competencies, identifying learning needs and seeking appropriate educational offerings.
• As a part of the learning process, will utilize advanced assessment skills to support the management of a cohort of patients. Performs and documents daily assessments.
• As a trainee, works collaboratively to communicate the plan of care and potential changes to this plan to the supervising physician and assigned hospital provider.
• Collects and analyzes data and formulates a family-centered plan of care. Evaluates and monitors the effectiveness of the prescribed treatment plan.
• Demonstrates a commitment to patient safety by speaking up about safety issues and changing practices to enhance safety. Shares errors or potential errors through system reporting mechanisms.
• Demonstrates shared accountability for safe practice.

Education Qualifications

• Master's Degree Nursing Required

Skills and Abilities

• Ability to work in a team setting with multiple responsibilities. (Required proficiency)
• Ability to use computer and electronic medical records effectively. (Required proficiency)

Licenses and Certifications

• Registered Nurse (Pennsylvania) - Pennsylvania State Board of Licensing - upon hire - Preferred
• Primary Care Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner CPNP-PC - Pediatric Nursing Certification Board (PNCB) - upon hire - Preferred
• Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner - Acute Care (CPNP-AC) - Pediatric Nursing Certification Board (PNCB) - upon hire - Preferred
• Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner (CRNP) (Pennsylvania) - Pennsylvania State Board of Licensing - upon hire - Preferred

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. 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. Click here for more information regarding CHOP's Compensation and Benefits.