Advanced Practice Provider - Inpatient General Pediatrics

Children's Hospital of Philadelphia; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a dedicated Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join their Inpatient General Pediatrics team. This role is crucial in delivering high-quality care to pediatric patients, emphasizing acute and chronic conditions. The ideal candidate will bring a Master's Degree in Nursing or a relevant Bachelor's for Physician Assistants, coupled with a commitment to patient safety and effective teamwork. Join a diverse community that values innovation and excellence in pediatric healthcare, where your contributions will make a significant impact on the lives of children and their families.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Nursing required for Nurse Practitioner role.
• Bachelor's Degree required for Physician Assistant position.

Responsibilities

• Assess and manage complex acute and chronic patients.
• Perform therapeutic interventions and formulate care plans.
• Facilitate patient transitions across healthcare settings.

Skills

Teamwork

Electronic Medical Records

Clinical Information Systems

Education

Master's Degree in Nursing

Bachelor's Degree for Physician Assistant

Master's Degree for Physician Assistant

Job description

SHIFT:

Any (United States of America)

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We strongly encourage all candidates of diverse backgrounds and lived experiences to apply.

A Brief Overview
CHOP is hiring a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to work on our Inpatient General Pediatrics team at Main Hospital.

The ideal candidate will have:

• At least 1 year of experience practicing as a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner.

In collaboration with an attending physician, the Advanced Practice Provider is responsible for the direct care and follow-up of a patient population that matches their delineation of privileges and skill set. This care is delivered in inpatient and hospital-outpatient settings. The role includes clinical practice, consultation, professional development, education, and research. Acute/critical care education and certification may be required based on the scope of practice. The clinical responsibilities include managing high-acuity patients, utilizing invasive interventions, and performing procedures to promote stability. Off-shift responsibilities may include days, evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays, scheduled based on clinical needs.

What You Will Do

• Assess complex acute, critical, and chronic patients for urgent and emergent conditions, using relevant data to evaluate physiologic stability and formulate a care plan.
• Perform therapeutic interventions to stabilize health problems, following approved scope of practice.
• Evaluate indications, contraindications, risks, and benefits of interventions.
• Manage care plans, monitor patient responses, and adjust as needed to optimize outcomes.
• Incorporate health promotion, protection, and injury prevention into care plans.
• Facilitate patient transitions across healthcare settings.
• Serve as an educational resource and act as a consultant within the healthcare team.
• Participate in scholarly activities, research, and ongoing professional development, including mentoring and precepting.
• Demonstrate commitment to patient safety by reporting safety issues and participating in safety initiatives.

Education

• Master's Degree in Nursing required.

Additional Education

• Required: Bachelor's Degree for Physician Assistant.
• Preferred: Master's Degree for Physician Assistant.

Skills and Abilities

• Ability to work effectively in a team with multiple responsibilities.
• Proficiency with computers and electronic medical records.
• Knowledge of clinical information systems, decision support tools, and confidentiality regulations.

Licenses and Certifications

• Registered Nurse license (Pennsylvania or New Jersey) or Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner license, as applicable.
• Prescriptive authority within 3 months of hire, as applicable.
• Certified Physician Assistant (PA-C) license for PAs, with requirements depending on state.

Additional Notes

All employees involved in patient care must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and receive annual influenza vaccines. Exemptions for medical or religious reasons may be requested. Start dates may be delayed pending immunization or exemption review.