PSYCHIATRIC NURSE PRACTITIONER (PT; 20hrs/wk) - Temple Health/Chestnut Hill Hospital

Temple University Health System • Philadelphia, PA

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About The Position

The Advanced Practitioner functions as a primary health care provider with the responsibility of managing health related problems and conditions. Serves as a clinical leader and works closely with the physicians in managing pre and post op patients, assist with outpatient care, administration of medication, order necessary labs or tests, prescriptions and appropriate documentation of patient charts. This includes consultations for in person, office visits and phone consults with management or others as applicable. Works within specific department with physicians, surgeons and multidisciplinary healthcare professionals in coordinating and delivering patient care and facilitating communication between the patient and family members as applicable, various hospital departments, the Nursing Team and the Medical Staff on specific indicated issues. Functions as a clinical expert in the area, program or department assigned; dependent on departmental assignment, may be required to have weekend coverage, inpatient consults, rounds, and assists surgeons in specified activities in the operating room.

Requirements

• Master's Degree Required
• General Experience Relevant Experience Required
• Basic Life Support Required
• PA Cert Reg Nurse Practitioner Required
• PA Registered Nurse License Required

Responsibilities

• Manage health related problems and conditions as a primary health care provider.
• Serve as a clinical leader and collaborate with physicians in managing pre and post op patients.
• Assist with outpatient care and administration of medication.
• Order necessary labs or tests and write prescriptions.
• Document patient charts appropriately.
• Conduct consultations for in person, office visits and phone consults.
• Coordinate and deliver patient care with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals.
• Facilitate communication between patients, family members, and various hospital departments.
• Function as a clinical expert in the assigned area, program, or department.
• Provide weekend coverage and inpatient consults as required.
• Assist surgeons in specified activities in the operating room.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: Master's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees