Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant- Hematology/Oncology @Penn Radnor- Part-Time

Penn Medicine; Radnor (Delaware County); Híbrido; USD 60 000 - 90 000; Tempo parcial

Resumo da oferta

The Hematology-Oncology Department of Penn Radnor is looking for a part-time APP to join the team. The schedule requires two shifts per week between Monday-Friday and care for cancer patients within the Abramson Cancer Center.

The Advanced Practice Provider will work with physicians and the care team to perform histories, exams, coordinate multi-specialty care, and provide education and support, with opportunities to participate in research and regulatory activities.

Qualificações

• Master of Science required or equivalent.
• CRNP or PA-C credentials with national certification.
• Oncology care experience preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Provide direct clinical care for oncology patients per protocol.
• Perform histories and physical examinations within scope.
• Coordinate multi-specialty care and educate patients/families.
• Document care and participate in research and regulatory activities.

Conhecimentos

Oncology care

Patient education

Team collaboration

Formação académica

Master of Science

CRNP/PA-C credentials

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Description

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Summary:

The Hematology-Oncology Department of Penn Radnor is looking for a part-time APP to join the team! The schedule will require two shifts per week between Monday-Friday.

The Hematology-Oncology Advanced Practice Provider (APP) (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant) will function as part of a dynamic team in providing care to cancer patients within the Hematology-Oncology Division at the Abramson Cancer Center. The APP will provide care to patients both independently and in collaboration with MDs within the division, coordinate multi-specialty care, and provide patient/family education and support throughout a cancer diagnosis.

The Hematology-Oncology APP will work closely with physicians, nursing staff and other members of the cancer center care team; the APP will perform histories, physical exams, and procedures in accordance with credentialing, and provide complex oncology care and patient/family education. The APP will also participate in research as appropriate, ensure regulatory compliance, document care according to standards, and prescribe therapeutic interventions in accordance with the collaborative/supervisory agreement and state regulations.

The Advanced Practice Provider is responsible to promote organizational values of patient and visitor satisfaction by demonstrating courtesy and respect for all their families, visitors, and other employees. Cares for patients in all age groups from young adults through geriatrics. Demonstrates competence in the assessment, treatment, and care of patients served. Oncology experience strongly preferred.

Responsibilities:

Provides direct clinical care for patient population according to established protocols and utilizes evidence based practice standards in collaboration with team.

Maintains accurate and confidential medical records. Documents all medical evaluations, diagnoses, procedures, treatments, outcomes, education, referrals, and consultations consistent with organizational standards in the electronic health record (EHR).

Identifies self properly to the patient and family, and clarifies the role of the nurse practitioner or physician assistant if necessary.

The APP should function within their scope and refer to the collaborating/supervising physician when outside of scope, and/or directed by the physician or when requested by the patient and/or family. Performs interventions specific to assigned patient population and collaborative/written agreement.

Participates in the performance improvement processes to meet quality of care and service standards.

Demonstrates awareness of professional responsibility as role model to peers and members of the health care team.

Perform approved therapeutic or diagnostic procedures based upon patient’s clinical status.

Addresses patient and family concerns and creates a therapeutic relationship to provide support.

Provide patient education, counseling and instruction regarding patient diagnosis, medical treatments, medications, and preventative care.

Participate in and support accreditation, compliance and regulatory activities of the organization.

Precept students and other health care learners.

Identifies patient/family needs for community resources and refers appropriately.

Minimum Requirements:

Education or Equivalent Experience:

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 Degreee requires and > 2.5 years of experience.

The APP must be reviewed by the Credentials Committee and approved by the Medical Board. National Board Certification required.

Credentials:

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (Required)

ACLS (For providers in the acute care setting) required

Basic Cardiac Life Support (Required)

BLS/CPR, as a healthcare provider as per the American Heart Association (For providers in the ambulatory setting) required

Certified Nurse Practitioner:

PA and/or NJ CRNP licensure (CRNP) required.

Prescriptive Authority (Required)

PA and/or NJ Prescriptive Authority required.

Registered Nurse - PA (Required)

PA and/or NJ RN licensure (RN) required.

PA-C:

PA and/or NJ PA-C license required

PA and/or NJ Written Agreement required

Additional Information:

All CRNPs and PA-Cs function under the guidelines as designed by the University of Pennsylvania Medical Center medical staff guidelines and are credentialed through that body. The CRNP will be held accountable through a formal job description, delineation of privileges, and through their agreement with their collaborating physician and a Collaborative Practice Agreement. The PA-C will be held accountable through a formal job description, delineation of privileges, and through their agreement with their supervising physician and a Written Agreement All clinical work hours and associated requirements will be defined and managed under the direction of the collaborating physician/division designee, and within the Human Resource guidelines.

The Advanced Practice Provider contributes to excellence in education, leadership, professional contribution and practice.

We believe that the best care for our patients starts with the best care for our employees. Our employee benefits programs help our employees get healthy and stay healthy. We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits program that includes one of the finest prepaid tuition assistance programs in the region. Penn Medicine employees are actively engaged and committed to our mission. Together we will continue to make medical advances that help people live longer, healthier lives.

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We are an Equal Opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, familial status, genetic information, domestic or sexual violence victim status, citizenship status, military status, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable law.

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