Colorectal NP/PA: Autonomous Clinic & Perioperative Care

Penn Medicine, University of Pennsylvania Health System; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Penn Medicine’s Colorectal Surgery Service at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania seeks an Adult Gerontological Nurse Practitioner, Family Nurse Practitioner, or PA-C to join a team of general surgeons and APPs. You will manage outpatient clinics, make clinical decisions, perform procedures per credentialing, and coordinate care for complex colorectal surgical patients.

As part of a high-function inter-professional team, you will contribute to quality improvement, research

Qualifications

• Master of Science in Nursing or equivalent, with board certification.
• CRNP or PA-C credentials with >2.5 years of clinical experience.
• National Board Certification required; credentials reviewed by Credentials Committee.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct clinical care for patient population according to established protocols and evidence‑based practice in collaboration with the team.
• Maintains accurate and confidential medical records in the electronic health record (EHR).
• Identifies self to patient and family, clarifies the NP/PA role when necessary.
• Functions within scope and refers to supervising physician when outside of scope or as directed by patient/family.
• Participates in performance improvement processes to meet quality of care and service standards.
• Demonstrates professional responsibility as a role model to peers and care team.
• Performs approved therapeutic or diagnostic procedures based on patient status.
• Provides patient education and counseling regarding diagnoses, treatments, medications, and prevention.

Education

Master of Science (Required)

CRNP: Master’s Degree or Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) in Nursing required and > 2.5 years of experience

PA-C: Master’s Degree requires and > 2.5 years of experience

Job description

Penn Medicine’s Colorectal Surgery Service at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania seeks an Adult Gerontological Nurse Practitioner, Family Nurse Practitioner, or PA-C to join a team of general surgeons and APPs. You will manage outpatient clinics, make clinical decisions, perform procedures per credentialing, and coordinate care for complex colorectal surgical patients.

As part of a high-function inter-professional team, you will contribute to quality improvement, research