Pennsylvania Medicine
Acute Nurse Practitioner OR Physician Assistant
Pennsylvania Medicine, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States, 19146
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Summary:
The Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation is seeking an Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician's Assistant (PA-C) to join the inpatient rehabilitation team at Good Shepard Penn Partners located at 1800 Lombard Street. The rehabilitation team provides care for patients in the acute inpatient rehabilitation setting and supports patients and families facing serious illness/injuries. The NP/PA-C will provide expert symptom management and guide crucial discussions with patients and families to promote a personalized, comprehensive care plan that aligns with patient goals. The NP will also collaborate with an inter-professional care team that includes physicians, residents, nurses, therapists and case managers.
Responsibilities:
Provides direct clinical care for patient population according to established protocols and utilizes evidence based practice standards in collaboration with team. Maintains accurate and confidential medical records. Documents all medical evaluations, diagnoses, procedures, treatments, outcomes, education, referrals, and consultations consistent with organizational standards in the electronic health record (EHR). Identifies self properly to the patient and family, and clarifies the role of the nurse practitioner if necessary. The nurse practitioner should function within their scope and refer to the collaborating physician when outside of scope, and/or directed by the collaborating physician or when requested by the patient and/or family. Performs interventions specific to assigned patient population and collaborative agreement. Participates in the performance improvement processes to meet quality of care and service standards. Demonstrates awareness of professional responsibility as role model to peers and members of the health care team. Perform approved therapeutic or diagnostic procedures based upon patient's clinical status. Addresses patient and family concerns and creates a therapeutic relationship to provide support. Provide patient education, counseling and instruction regarding patient diagnosis, medical treatments, medications, and preventative care. Participate in and support accreditation, compliance and regulatory activities of the organization. Precept NP students and other health care learners. Identifies patient/family needs for community resources and refers appropriately.
Credentials: Basic Cardiac Life Support (Required) PA and/or NJ CRNP licensure (CRNP) required. PA and/or NJ Prescriptive Authority required.
Education or Equivalent Experience:
Master of Arts or Science (Required) Education Specialization: Master's Degree or Doctor of Nursing Practice(DNP) in Nursing Equivalent Experience: • And 2+ years >2.5years of experience, The CRNP must be reviewed by the Credentials Committee and approved by the Medical Board.
We believe that the best care for our patients starts with the best care for our employees. Our employee benefits programs help our employees get healthy and stay healthy. We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits program that includes one of the finest prepaid tuition assistance programs in the region. Penn Medicine employees are actively engaged and committed to our mission. Together we will continue to make medical advances that help people live longer, healthier lives.
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We are an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, familial status, genetic information, domestic or sexual violence victim status, citizenship status, military status, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable law.
Today at Penn Medicine, someone will make a breakthrough. Someone will heal a heart, deliver hopeful news, and give comfort and reassurance. Our employees shape our future each day. Are you living your life's work?
Summary:
The Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation is seeking an Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician's Assistant (PA-C) to join the inpatient rehabilitation team at Good Shepard Penn Partners located at 1800 Lombard Street. The rehabilitation team provides care for patients in the acute inpatient rehabilitation setting and supports patients and families facing serious illness/injuries. The NP/PA-C will provide expert symptom management and guide crucial discussions with patients and families to promote a personalized, comprehensive care plan that aligns with patient goals. The NP will also collaborate with an inter-professional care team that includes physicians, residents, nurses, therapists and case managers.
Responsibilities:
Provides direct clinical care for patient population according to established protocols and utilizes evidence based practice standards in collaboration with team. Maintains accurate and confidential medical records. Documents all medical evaluations, diagnoses, procedures, treatments, outcomes, education, referrals, and consultations consistent with organizational standards in the electronic health record (EHR). Identifies self properly to the patient and family, and clarifies the role of the nurse practitioner if necessary. The nurse practitioner should function within their scope and refer to the collaborating physician when outside of scope, and/or directed by the collaborating physician or when requested by the patient and/or family. Performs interventions specific to assigned patient population and collaborative agreement. Participates in the performance improvement processes to meet quality of care and service standards. Demonstrates awareness of professional responsibility as role model to peers and members of the health care team. Perform approved therapeutic or diagnostic procedures based upon patient's clinical status. Addresses patient and family concerns and creates a therapeutic relationship to provide support. Provide patient education, counseling and instruction regarding patient diagnosis, medical treatments, medications, and preventative care. Participate in and support accreditation, compliance and regulatory activities of the organization. Precept NP students and other health care learners. Identifies patient/family needs for community resources and refers appropriately.
Credentials: Basic Cardiac Life Support (Required) PA and/or NJ CRNP licensure (CRNP) required. PA and/or NJ Prescriptive Authority required.
Education or Equivalent Experience:
Master of Arts or Science (Required) Education Specialization: Master's Degree or Doctor of Nursing Practice(DNP) in Nursing Equivalent Experience: • And 2+ years >2.5years of experience, The CRNP must be reviewed by the Credentials Committee and approved by the Medical Board.
We believe that the best care for our patients starts with the best care for our employees. Our employee benefits programs help our employees get healthy and stay healthy. We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits program that includes one of the finest prepaid tuition assistance programs in the region. Penn Medicine employees are actively engaged and committed to our mission. Together we will continue to make medical advances that help people live longer, healthier lives.
Live Your Life's Work
We are an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, familial status, genetic information, domestic or sexual violence victim status, citizenship status, military status, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable law.