Advanced Practice Provider - Primary Care Open Access

Cooper University Hospital • Cherry Hill, NJ

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About The Position

ADVANCED PRACTICED PROVIDER (APP) - Advanced Practice Nurse or Physician Assistant – Primary Care Open Access – Cherry Hill, NJ Assumes responsibility as an APP practicing within a clinical specialty. All duties and responsibilities must be accomplished in accordance with Cooper Hospital policy and procedures. The Advanced Practice Provider (APP) in ambulatory office working in open access scheduling should demonstrate clinical expertise in assessment of patients with various medical complaints. The APP must have diagnostic reasoning skills and the ability to therapeutically manage a variety of medical illnesses and injury in a timely manner. This position will include independent evaluation and formation of treatment plans by the advanced practice provider. Consultation by the attending physician will always be available and will be utilized at the discretion of the advanced practice nurse. The APN should be able to: Perform a comprehensive history and physical exam of patients with chronic, urgent and emergent conditions Document the patient encounter in a thorough manner in the electronic health record Formulate a differential diagnosis and treatment plan for patients presenting to the ambulatory office Order and interpret diagnostic tests, including diagnostic x-rays and basic lab tests including but not limited to, urinalysis, CBC and basic chemistry, etc. Assess the severity of illness in a particular patient, and seek consultation and guidance from the attending physician if the complexity of patient’s condition warrants physician involvement or is beyond the demonstrated scope of practice of the individual APP Communicate pertinent patient information to the collaborating/consulting physician when appropriate Provide patients with discharge instruction and teaching with each encounter and direct patient to appropriate follow-up care Perform patient follow-up calls per department protocols

Requirements

• Master's degree in Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant
• Board certification Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant
• Active New Jersey License
• American Heart Association BLS and CDS/DEA
• Certain assignments/locations may require advance certification (ACLS/PALS)

Nice To Haves

• A minimum of 2 years in Urgent Care or Primary Care preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Perform a comprehensive history and physical exam of patients with chronic, urgent and emergent conditions
• Document the patient encounter in a thorough manner in the electronic health record
• Formulate a differential diagnosis and treatment plan for patients presenting to the ambulatory office
• Order and interpret diagnostic tests, including diagnostic x-rays and basic lab tests including but not limited to, urinalysis, CBC and basic chemistry, etc.
• Assess the severity of illness in a particular patient, and seek consultation and guidance from the attending physician if the complexity of patient’s condition warrants physician involvement or is beyond the demonstrated scope of practice of the individual APP
• Communicate pertinent patient information to the collaborating/consulting physician when appropriate
• Provide patients with discharge instruction and teaching with each encounter and direct patient to appropriate follow-up care
• Perform patient follow-up calls per department protocols

Benefits

• Cooper offers full and part-time employees a comprehensive benefits program, including health, dental, vision, life, disability, and retirement.
• We also provide attractive working conditions and opportunities for career growth through professional development.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees