General Surgery Nurse Practitioner ST. Christopher's Hospital for Children

St. Christopher's Hospital for Children; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); Vor Ort; USD 95.000 - 120.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive benefits including H/D/V

Retirement plan with employer match

Malpractice and tail coverage

Paid time-off

Commuter benefits

CME support

Zusammenfassung

St. Christopher's Hospital for Children in Philadelphia seeks a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner to join our surgery team. The role involves supporting surgeons in clinics and managing a patient panel, with no direct surgical procedure.

The ideal candidate is a certified Pediatric NP with preference for candidates who have surgical office experience. Hours are Monday–Friday with no weekends or on-call.

Qualifikationen

• Must be a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner with surgical office experience preferred.
• Division of Pediatric General, Thoracic and Minimally Invasive Surgery staffed by 2 board-certified pediatric surgeons.
• Role supports clinicians in clinics with own patient panel; no surgical component.

Aufgaben

• Support surgeons in clinics and manage your own patient panel.
• No on-call or weekend requirements; Monday–Friday schedule.

Kenntnisse

Pediatric NP

Ausbildung

Master's Degree

Jobbeschreibung

Job Summary

St. Christopher's Hospital for Children is seeking a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner to join our surgery team.

Highlights

• The successful candidate must be a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner; previous experience in a surgical office environment preferred.
• The Division of Pediatric General, Thoracic and Minimally Invasive Surgery at St. Christopher’s Hospital is staffed by 2 board–certified pediatric surgeons who have extensive experience in general and pediatric surgery. Our pediatric surgeons address the surgical needs of children of all ages, from extremely premature infants to 21 years of age, with a variety of conditions including infections, injuries, tumors, endocrine disorders, chest wall abnormalities, congenital malformations, as well as some Urologic and Head and Neck conditions.
• Position will support surgeons in clinics and have their own panel of patients to follow; no surgical component.
• Hours are Monday-Friday, no weekends or call

The Benefits We Offer

• Competitive compensation package
• Comprehensive benefits including health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance
• Retirement savings plan with employer automatic contribution and employer match.
• Malpractice insurance & tail coverage
• Paid time-off allowance
• Commuter Benefits- tax-free transit or parking
• CME time and money
• Supportive health system to advance goals

Putting Kids and Families First Since 1875

St. Christopher’s Hospital for Children, a partnership between Tower Health and Drexel University, is a 188-bed facility that provides exceptional care to children throughout the Greater Philadelphia area and surrounding counties. With more than 220 pediatric experts on staff, St. Christopher’s Hospital for Children combines topnotch pediatric care with a wide array of pediatric specialties, including Cardiology; Ear, Nose and Throat; Gastroenterology; Oncology; and Orthopedics. It houses the only Pediatric Burn Center between New York City and Baltimore and is one of only three Level I Pediatric Trauma Centers in Pennsylvania. St. Christopher’s is a Magnet® designated hospital and has been recognized as a Women’s Choice Award Best Children’s Hospital.

The Community

Philadelphia located between New York and Washington D.C, is considered to be the birthplace of the United States. The Constitution was debated here in Philadelphia in what is now the Independence Hall. The nearby Liberty Bell Center is home to the famous two-thousand-pound bell which became a symbol of freedom. The National Constitution Center also tells the story of 1920s prohibition. Learn more about Al Capone and other famous former inmates at the Eastern State Penitentiary. The Philadelphia Museum of Art, one of the country's largest museums, is not to be missed. At Fairmount Park, discover outdoor art on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway, as well as the Smith Memorial Arch dedicated to Civil War heroes. Attractions for kids include Philadelphia Zoo, the oldest zoo in America. Meet more animals at the Academy of Natural Sciences or enjoy fun and educational interactive displays at the Please Touch Museum.

Videos

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Websites

St. Christopher’s Hospital for Children

City of Philadelphia

Contact Person Name: Lisa Wortman

Contact Phone Number: 484-628-0556

Contact Email: [e-mail]

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Qualifications

Education Requirements

• Master's Degree

Experience

• Relevant Experience

Certification and Licensure

• PA Registered Nurse License
• PA Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner License

Required Skills

• Excellent Communications Skills
• Excellent Interpersonal Skills
• Leadership Skills

Overview

Tower Health is a regional integrated healthcare system that offers compassionate, high-quality, leading-edge healthcare and wellness services to communities in Berks, Chester, Montgomery, and Philadelphia Counties. With approximately 11,500 employees, Tower Health consists of Reading Hospital in West Reading; Phoenixville Hospital in Phoenixville; Pottstown Hospital in Pottstown; and St. Christopher's Hospital for Children in Philadelphia. Tower Health has partnered with Drexel University College of Medicine to open a new medical school one-half mile walking distance from Reading Hospital, a regional medical campus for Drexel University College of Medicine at Tower Health. The school opened in 2021 and is currently accepting enrollment applications for the second class in 2024. In addition, Reading Hospital is the main training hospital for the medical school and supports ACGME accredited residency and fellowship programs. For more information, visit towerhealth.org