Advanced Practice Clinician (Nurse Practitioner) - OBGYN - Jefferson - Philadelphia, PA

Thomas Jefferson University & Jefferson Health; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a dedicated Nurse Practitioner to join their dynamic OB/GYN team in Philadelphia. This role involves providing comprehensive care to a diverse patient population, from adolescence to postmenopausal women. You will work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team, performing assessments, managing diagnostic tests, and developing individualized care plans. Enjoy a supportive environment with no call and no holidays, allowing for a balanced work-life. This is an excellent opportunity to make a meaningful impact in women's health while furthering your professional development.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Nursing required.
• National Board Certification as a Women's Health Nurse Practitioner is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provides independent care for patients in an OB/GYN practice.
• Collaborates with healthcare team for diagnosis and management.

Skills

Patient Care

Diagnostic Skills

Communication

Clinical Documentation

Education

Master's Degree

National Board Certification as a Women's Health Nurse Practitioner

BLS Certification

Job description

Job Details

Job Description

The advanced practice provider (Nurse Practitioner) within the ambulatory setting works in collaboration with, and is an integral member of, a multidisciplinary health care team. The APP provides comprehensive care at the OBGYN outpatient practice in Center City, PA.

Practice Description

Busy OB/GYN practice in Center City. Patient population includes both Obstetrical and Gynecological patients from menarche to postmenopausal age.

Responsibilities include independent care of patients, ordering and interpretation of labs and imaging, and procedures such as contraceptive placement and removal, biopsies, and colposcopies. Work schedule is Monday to Friday, 8-hour shifts. No call and no holidays.

Nurse Practitioner Assessment & Management

Performs complete history and physicals, documents in the medical record, and orders and collects data using assessment techniques and diagnostic procedures. Serves as the first responder for nursing and house staff in patient status changes, orders, and procedural or resuscitative interventions. Assesses risks related to acute and complex chronic patient care, including medication side effects, immobility, nutrition, fluid and electrolyte balance, immunocompetence, invasive interventions, and diagnostics.

Diagnosis

Collaborates with the healthcare team to diagnose acute and chronic conditions, manages diagnostic tests, interprets results, and formulates differential diagnoses. Diagnoses complications and orders interventions.

Plan of Care

Develops and documents individualized plans of care based on evidence-based guidelines, addressing complex health needs. Implements and modifies plans, prescribes diagnostics and therapies, and performs advanced procedures as per privileges and competency.

Documentation

Documents key patient information via progress notes, transfer and discharge summaries, and clinic notes. Ensures timely documentation that meets compliance standards and accurately reflects patient acuity.

Communication & Collaboration

Maintains communication with the interdisciplinary team, patients, and families to promote continuity of care across settings.

Professional Practice

Demonstrates professional behaviors, mentors students, engages in research, participates in grand rounds and meetings, and maintains CEUs and professional memberships.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree
• National Board Certification as a Women's Health Nurse Practitioner
• BLS certification

Work Shift

Rotating shifts in the United States of America.

Worker Sub Type

Regular

Primary Location

833 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America