Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant - Division of General Surgery - PACE Program
About The Position
In collaboration with an attending physician, the Nurse Practitioner is responsible for the direct care and follow-up of a population of patients consistent with their delineation of privileges and skill set. The role includes clinical practice, consultation, professional development, education, and research. This position is scheduled for four 10-hour days per week. The APP will work in Pennsylvania and New Jersey clinics, with at least 80% of the role onsite in Philadelphia. GI and/or surgical experience is preferred, though candidates with a strong interest in learning and developing expertise in the specialty will also be considered.
Requirements
- Master's degree in Nursing for Nurse Practitioner candidates.
- Bachelor's degree in Physician Assistant for Physician Assistant candidates; employees hired and placed in position before 09/03/23 are only required to have a technical diploma.
- Ability to work in an inter-professional team setting with multiple responsibilities.
- Ability to use computers and electronic medical records effectively.
- Nurse Practitioner candidates: Pennsylvania RN license or New Jersey RN license; Pennsylvania CRNP certification or New Jersey APN certification; prescriptive authority in Pennsylvania or New Jersey within 3 months; and specialty certification as a Nurse Practitioner in the area of education/subspecialty.
- Physician Assistant candidates: Pennsylvania or New Jersey Physician Assistant license; PA-C certification from the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants; prescriptive authority in Pennsylvania or New Jersey within 3 months; and Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from an organization requiring hands-on instructor-led psychomotor skills verification.
- Employees with patient-care or patient-facing responsibilities in patient-care buildings must receive an annual influenza vaccine as a condition of employment.
Nice To Haves
- GI and/or surgical experience.
- Strong interest in learning and developing expertise within the specialty.
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification from an organization requiring hands-on instructor-led psychomotor skills verification.
Responsibilities
- Use advanced assessment skills to manage a cohort of patients; perform and document daily assessments, collect and analyze data, and formulate family-centered plans of care.
- Perform advanced procedures listed in the Scope of Practice Document and approved through credentialing.
- Evaluate and monitor prescribed treatment plans; use current evidence to modify care based on treatment effectiveness and patient/family response.
- Serve as an educational resource to patients and families, nursing staff, and the provider team, and consult with multidisciplinary health care team members.
- Participate in scholarly activities, including research and education.
- Maintain required competencies, identify learning needs, and pursue appropriate educational opportunities.
- Support the professional development of others by acting as a preceptor and mentor to nurses, nurse practitioners, students, and other health care providers.
- Promote patient safety by raising safety issues, changing practice to enhance safety, reporting errors or potential errors through system mechanisms, and sharing accountability for safe practice.
Benefits
- Eligible for an incentive program.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
