Nurse Practitioner - Cardiac Anticoagulation & Thrombosis
About The Position
The Nurse Practitioner works in the Cardiac Anticoagulation and Thrombosis Program, a multidisciplinary initiative of CHOP’s Cardiac Center and Hemostasis and Thrombosis Center, supported by clinical pharmacy. The program aims to reduce thrombosis incidence and complications among cardiac inpatients and optimize anticoagulation monitoring for cardiac outpatients, with a strong emphasis on patient safety and monitoring. It also provides patient- and family-focused care, provider education, clinical research, and program development. In collaboration with an attending physician, the Nurse Practitioner provides direct care and follow-up for a patient population consistent with their delineation of privileges and skill set. The role encompasses clinical practice, consultation, professional development, education, and research.
Requirements
- Master's degree in Nursing.
- Ability to work in an inter-professional team setting with multiple responsibilities.
- Ability to use computers and electronic medical records effectively.
- Required Pennsylvania or New Jersey Registered Nurse license upon hire.
- Required Pennsylvania Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner (CRNP) or New Jersey Advanced Practice Nurse (APN) license upon hire.
- Required Pennsylvania or New Jersey prescriptive authority within three months.
- Nurse Practitioner specialty certification in the area of education/subspecialty upon hire.
- Must receive an annual influenza vaccine if working in patient care buildings or having patient-facing responsibilities.
Responsibilities
- Use advanced assessment skills to manage a cohort of patients; perform and document daily assessments, 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 treatment-plan effectiveness, and use current evidence to modify care based on treatment effectiveness and patient/family response.
- Educate patients, families, nursing staff, and the provider team, and consult with multidisciplinary healthcare team members.
- Participate in scholarly activities, including research and education.
- Maintain competencies, identify learning needs, and pursue appropriate educational opportunities.
- Support others’ professional development by serving as a preceptor and mentor to nurses, nurse practitioners, students, and other healthcare providers.
- Promote patient safety by raising safety concerns, changing practices to enhance safety, reporting errors or potential errors, 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
