Thomas Jefferson University & Jefferson Health
Rheumatology Nurse Practitioner
Thomas Jefferson University & Jefferson Health, Phila, Pennsylvania, United States, 19117
Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pmPrimary work location: 1101 Chestnut Street - Honickman CenterThe advanced practice c linician (Nurse Practitioner) within the ambulatory setting works in collaboration with, and is an integral member of, a multidisciplinary health care team. The APC provides comprehensive care in the Rheumatology ambulatory practice.
Assessment & Management
Performs complete history & physicals and documents in the medical record.Orders and collects data using appropriate assessment techniques, relevant supporting diagnostic information and diagnostic procedures where indicated.The APP may serve as the first responder for both nursing and house staff in the event of patient status changes, orders, and in situations requiring procedural and resuscitative interventions.Assesses for risks associated with the care of the acute and complex chronically ill patient including: medication side effects, immobility, impaired nutrition, fluid and electrolyte imbalance, immunocompetence, invasive interventions and diagnostic procedures.Diagnosis
Collaborates with interdisciplinary health care team in making diagnoses of acute and complex chronic conditions.Manages diagnostic tests through ordering, interpretation, performance, and supervision.Formulates differential diagnoses by priority.Diagnoses complications and orders appropriate interventionsFormulates Plan of Care
Identifies expected outcomes from diagnosis, and formulates and documents a plan of care to address complex acute and chronic health care needs.Utilizes evidenced based practice guidelines and protocols in an individualized, dynamic plan of care that can be applied across the continuum.Implements and modifies plan of care.Prescribes diagnostic strategies and therapeutic interventions.May perform advanced procedures consistent with privileges and competency validation.Documentation
Documents/dictates key components of patient's progress via daily progress note, transfer, and discharge summary, and or clinic note where applicable. (h&p, daily progress notes, plan of care, problem lists, procedure notes, acute event note, discharge summaries, in medical record per specific patient unit or service, death summary)Documentation is timely, meets acute care compliance standards and captures patient acuity.Communication and Collaboration
Maintains ongoing communication and collaboration with interdisciplinary health care team.Facilitates and communicates with patient, family and staff to promote continuity of care across the inpatient and outpatient continuum of care.Professional Practice
Demonstrates Professional Practice behaviors including: preceptor/mentoring, education and instruction of graduate students.Seeks opportunities for active engagement in research and the analysis of evidenced based practice.Actively participates in Advance Practice Grand Rounds and specialty specific meetings.Maintains CEUs, and membership in a professional organization.Master s DegreeNational Board Certification as a Nurse PractitionerBLS certification2-5 years experience preferredAbout Jefferson
Nationally ranked, Jefferson, which is principally located in the greater Philadelphia region and southern New Jersey, is reimagining health care and higher education to create unparalleled value. Jefferson is more than 42,000 people strong, dedicated to providing the highest-quality, compassionate clinical care for patients; making our communities healthier and stronger; preparing tomorrow's professional leaders for 21st-century careers; and creating new knowledge through basic/programmatic, clinical and applied research. Thomas Jefferson University , home of Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Jefferson College of Nursing, and the Kanbar College of Design, Engineering and Commerce, dates back to 1824 and today comprises 10 colleges and three schools offering
200+
undergraduate and graduate programs to more than
8,300 students.
Jefferson Health , nationally ranked as one of the top healthcare systems in the country and the largest provider in the Philadelphia area, serves patients through millions of encounters each year at 17 hospitals and
more than 160 outpatient and urgent care locations
throughout the region. Jefferson Health Plans is a not-for-profit managed health care organization providing a broad range of health coverage options in Pennsylvania and New Jersey for more than 35 years.
Assessment & Management
Performs complete history & physicals and documents in the medical record.Orders and collects data using appropriate assessment techniques, relevant supporting diagnostic information and diagnostic procedures where indicated.The APP may serve as the first responder for both nursing and house staff in the event of patient status changes, orders, and in situations requiring procedural and resuscitative interventions.Assesses for risks associated with the care of the acute and complex chronically ill patient including: medication side effects, immobility, impaired nutrition, fluid and electrolyte imbalance, immunocompetence, invasive interventions and diagnostic procedures.Diagnosis
Collaborates with interdisciplinary health care team in making diagnoses of acute and complex chronic conditions.Manages diagnostic tests through ordering, interpretation, performance, and supervision.Formulates differential diagnoses by priority.Diagnoses complications and orders appropriate interventionsFormulates Plan of Care
Identifies expected outcomes from diagnosis, and formulates and documents a plan of care to address complex acute and chronic health care needs.Utilizes evidenced based practice guidelines and protocols in an individualized, dynamic plan of care that can be applied across the continuum.Implements and modifies plan of care.Prescribes diagnostic strategies and therapeutic interventions.May perform advanced procedures consistent with privileges and competency validation.Documentation
Documents/dictates key components of patient's progress via daily progress note, transfer, and discharge summary, and or clinic note where applicable. (h&p, daily progress notes, plan of care, problem lists, procedure notes, acute event note, discharge summaries, in medical record per specific patient unit or service, death summary)Documentation is timely, meets acute care compliance standards and captures patient acuity.Communication and Collaboration
Maintains ongoing communication and collaboration with interdisciplinary health care team.Facilitates and communicates with patient, family and staff to promote continuity of care across the inpatient and outpatient continuum of care.Professional Practice
Demonstrates Professional Practice behaviors including: preceptor/mentoring, education and instruction of graduate students.Seeks opportunities for active engagement in research and the analysis of evidenced based practice.Actively participates in Advance Practice Grand Rounds and specialty specific meetings.Maintains CEUs, and membership in a professional organization.Master s DegreeNational Board Certification as a Nurse PractitionerBLS certification2-5 years experience preferredAbout Jefferson
Nationally ranked, Jefferson, which is principally located in the greater Philadelphia region and southern New Jersey, is reimagining health care and higher education to create unparalleled value. Jefferson is more than 42,000 people strong, dedicated to providing the highest-quality, compassionate clinical care for patients; making our communities healthier and stronger; preparing tomorrow's professional leaders for 21st-century careers; and creating new knowledge through basic/programmatic, clinical and applied research. Thomas Jefferson University , home of Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Jefferson College of Nursing, and the Kanbar College of Design, Engineering and Commerce, dates back to 1824 and today comprises 10 colleges and three schools offering
200+
undergraduate and graduate programs to more than
8,300 students.
Jefferson Health , nationally ranked as one of the top healthcare systems in the country and the largest provider in the Philadelphia area, serves patients through millions of encounters each year at 17 hospitals and
more than 160 outpatient and urgent care locations
throughout the region. Jefferson Health Plans is a not-for-profit managed health care organization providing a broad range of health coverage options in Pennsylvania and New Jersey for more than 35 years.