Inpatient CVICU Advanced Practice Clinician

Jefferson Health Plans; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Tuition assistance

Retirement plans

Job summary

Jefferson University Physicians seeks an Advanced Practice Clinician (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant) to provide inpatient care in the CVICU, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team.

The APC will perform histories and physicals, order/interpret tests, and participate in plan-of-care development with emphasis on evidence-based practice and patient safety in a high-acuity setting.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in nursing or related field.
• National Board Certification as an Acute Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant.
• BL S certification

Responsibilities

• Performs comprehensive histories and physicals and documents in the medical record.
• Orders and interprets data and diagnostic tests as indicated.
• May serve as first responder for patient status changes and invasive/resuscitative interventions.
• Assesses risks in acute and complex chronically ill patients, including medications, nutrition, fluids, and immune status.
• Collaborates with the care team to diagnose acute and complex chronic conditions and manage plans of care.

Education

Master’s Degree

National Board Certification as an Acute Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant

BLS certification

Job description

Jefferson University Physicians seeks an Advanced Practice Clinician (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant) to provide inpatient care in the CVICU, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team.

The APC will perform histories and physicals, order/interpret tests, and participate in plan-of-care development with emphasis on evidence-based practice and patient safety in a high-acuity setting.