Nurse Practitioner - Primary Care

Experience Required

None

Minimum Education Required

Master Degree

Compensation

$107,200.00 - $142,100.00 / Yearly

Hours Per Week

40

Number Of Positions

1

Shift

First Shift (Day)

Job Description

SHIFT:

Any (United States of America)

Seeking Breakthrough Makers

Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) offers countless ways to change lives. Our diverse community of more than 20,000 Breakthrough Makers will inspire you to pursue passions, develop expertise, and drive innovation.

At CHOP, your experience is valued; your voice is heard; and your contributions make a difference for patients and families. Join us as we build on our promise to advance pediatric care-and your career.

CHOP does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, religion, or any other legally protected categories in any employment, training, or vendor decisions or programs. CHOP recognizes the critical importance of a workforce rich in varied backgrounds and experiences and engages in ongoing efforts to achieve that through equally varied and non-discriminatory means.

A Brief Overview

CHOP is hiring for a part-time Nurse Practitioner to work at our Moorestown office. The schedule includes 20 clinical hours and 4 administrative hours. The Nurse Practitioner practices within their Delineation of Practice and under the guidelines of the Division of Ambulatory Care. In collaboration with the attending physician, the Nurse Practitioner provides health care management and support to well and sick children enrolled in the ambulatory care network. The Nurse Practitioner provides assessment and diagnosis, interventions, evaluation and follow-up. The Nurse Practitioner participates in professional leadership activities including quality improvement, education and consultation to the nursing staff. Participation in scholarly activities is a part of the role.

What you will do

For specific clinical job responsibilities, please refer to Delineation of Practice Document and Clinical Responsibilities checklist.

Assessment and diagnosis including obtaining a complete health history, performing a physical exam, order and interpreting screening and laboratory tests and diagnostic procedures, making a diagnosis and formulating a family centered plan of care.

Interventions including treating health concerns, providing patient/family education, providing follow up care, consultation with other health care professionals and making referrals. Perform advanced procedures that are listed in Scope of Practice document and approved as a part of the credentialing process.

Evaluate and monitor the effective of prescribed treatment plan. Using the most current evidence modify the plan of care based on the effectiveness of treatment and the patient /family response to the plan.

Participate in scholarly activities including research, publications and education.

Participate in own professional development by maintaining required competencies, identifying learning needs and seeking appropriate educational offerings. Act as preceptor and mentor to support the development of nurses, nurse practitioners, students and other health care providers.

Demonstrate commitment to patient safety by speaking up about safety issues and changing practices to enhance safety. Share errors through system reporting mechanisms, and demonstrates shared accountability for safe practices.

Education Qualifications

Master's Degree Nursing - Required

Skills and Abilities

Ability to work in an inter-professional team setting with multiple responsibilities. (Required proficiency)

Ability to use computer and electronic medical record effectively. (Required proficiency)

Please refer to Scope of Practice document and Clinical Responsibilities checklist for specific requirements. (Required proficiency)

Computer Competency

Basic use of a computer (mouse, keyboard, printer, USB ports). (Required proficiency)

Basic use of Microsoft Office (Word processing, spreadsheets, presentations and Skype). (Required proficiency)

Web browsing, intranet search, document access. (Required proficiency)

Use of shared network file space. (Required proficiency)

Basic use of patient facing technology. (e.g. IV pumps, point of care devices, CR monitors). (Required proficiency)

Navigation and use of clinical communication systems. (Required proficiency)

Information Literacy

Determines the nature and extent of clinical information needed and uses the appropriate technology to access it. (Required proficiency)

Accesses needed information effectively and efficiently. (Required proficiency)

Evaluates information and its sources critically and appropriately incorporates it into clinical practice. (Required proficiency)

Evaluates outcomes of the use of information. (Required proficiency)

Information Management Literacy

Navigation of the electronic health record system. (Required proficiency)

Ability to locate and review specific patient data in various clinical information systems. (Required proficiency)

Effectively uses clinical decision support tools. (Required proficiency)

Understands policies and procedures, confidentiality, security, and privacy regulations regarding the use of clinical information systems. (Required proficiency)

Ability to collect clinical data using quality improvement tools. (Required proficiency)

Licenses and Certifications

Registered Nurse (Pennsylvania) - Pennsylvania State Licensing Board - upon hire - Required and

Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner (CRNP) (Pennsylvania) - Pennsylvania State Licensing Board - upon hire - Required or

Registered Nurse (New Jersey) - New Jersey State Licensing Board - upon hire - Required and

Advanced Practice Nurse (APN) (New Jersey) - New Jersey State Licensing Board - upon hire - Required and

Prescriptive Authority - Pennsylvania State Licensing Board - upon hire - Required and

Specialty Certification - in area of education/subspecialty (Pediatric Primary Care, Family Nurse Practitioner or Dual Acute/Primary Care Program). - upon hire - Required

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. Learn more.

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SALARY RANGE:

$107,200.00 - $142,100.00 Annually

Salary ranges are shown for full-time jobs. If you're working part-time, your pay will be adjusted accordingly.

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This job is eligible for an incentive program.

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.

Children's Hospital of Philadelphia is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, religion, national or ethnic origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Place of Work

On-site

Requisition ID

1027034

Job Type

Full Time