Acute Care Nurse Practitioner or Masters Physician Assistant- Neurosurgery @ Virtua Lourdes Hospital

Penn Medicine • Cherry Hill, NJ • 6h ago

Description

Penn Medicine is dedicated to our tripartite mission of providing the highest level of care to patients, conducting innovative research, and educating future leaders in the field of medicine. Working for this leading academic medical center means collaboration with top clinical, technical and business professionals across all disciplines.

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:

This position would be days and nights

Penn Neurosurgery at Virtua Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital (1600 Haddon Ave) has the following position open:

ACNP with RNFA or PA-C full time position with Penn Neurosurgery at Virtua Our Lady of Lourdes. There is an opportunity to work with the Department of Neurosurgery as an ACNP or PA-C caring for our Neurosurgical, Neuromedical ICU patients, Neurology, and Neurosurgery floor patients. The AP will be caring for critically ill and injured patients. The role involves providing advanced practice care in collaboration with the Neurosurgeons, floor, OR and Neuro IR. The provider will direct the clinical management of the critically ill and injured patients, practicing with a high level of autonomy and expert skill in the assessment, diagnosis and treatment of the Neurocritical Care patients. As part of their professional role, they integrate education, research, leadership, and consultation into their clinical practice.

Shift Details:

Schedule: PRN day/nights

Location: Lourdes Hospital

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, treatment, outcomes, education, referrals, and consultations consistent with organizational standards in electronic medical records.

Identifies self properly to the patient and family and clarifies the role of Physician Assistant if necessary.

The Physician Assistant shall function within their scope and refer to the supervising physician when outside of scope, and/or directed by the supervising physician, or when requested by the patient.

Performs interventions specific to assigned patient population and written 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 preventive care.

Participates in and supports accreditation, compliance, and regulatory activities of the organization.

Participated in preceptorship of PA/NP students and other healthcare learners.

Identifies patient/family needs for community resources and refers appropriately.

Credentials:

ACNP with RNFA (Required) or PA-C

Acute Certification for NP's (Required)

Current licensure or eligible in New Jersey AND Pennsylvania

Eligible for credentialing by the medical board.

Education or Equivalent Experience:

Master of Science Nursing (Required)

Master's Degree in Health Sciences - Physician Assistant certification

The CRNP must be reviewed by the Credentials Committee and approved by the Medical Board. National Board Certification required.

Minimum of 2 years of experience (Required)

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.

Salary Range:

$7.25 - $120.00/Hourly

As part of their job offer, successful candidates are provided a specific rate, taking into consideration various factors including experience and education.

Click here (https://www.uphshrandyou.com/public/welcome) for information on UPHS's Benefits.

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We are an Equal Opportunity 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.

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