Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant - Hematology

Children's Hospital of Philadelphia; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 104,600 - 138,600; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual influenza vaccine required

Incentive program eligibility

Commitment to fair pay practices

Job summary

Children's Hospital of Philadelphia is looking for a full-time Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our Hematology Consult Service. You will work collaboratively with medical teams to provide comprehensive patient care, conduct assessments, and engage in professional development. Essential qualifications include a Master's or Bachelor's degree relevant to the role and state licensure.

The position offers an annual salary range of $104,600 to $138,600 and requires commitment to continuous learning and patient safety.

Qualifications

• Advanced assessment skills to manage a cohort of patients.
• Eligibility for Registered Nurse and CRNP certifications in Pennsylvania or New Jersey.
• Commitment to continuous professional development.

Responsibilities

• Manage and assess patients, formulate care plans.
• Perform advanced procedures as per credentialing.
• Educate patients, families, and team members.

Skills

Inter-professional teamwork

Computer and electronic medical records proficiency

Education

Master’s Degree in Nursing or Bachelor's Degree - Physician Assistant

Job description

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Shift

Day (United States of America)

A Brief Overview

CHOP is hiring for a full‑time Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to work on our Hematology Consult Service team at Main Hospital. In collaboration with an attending physician, the Advanced Practice Provider is responsible for the direct care and follow‑up of a population of patients that matches his or her delineation of privileges and skill set. The components of the role include clinical practice, consultation, professional development, education, and research.

What You Will Do

• Utilizes advanced assessment skills to manage a cohort of patients. Performs and documents daily assessments. Collects and analyzes data and formulates a family‑centered plan of care.
• Performs any needed advanced procedures that are listed in the Scope of Practice Document and approved as a part of the credentialing process.
• Evaluates and monitors the effectiveness of the prescribed treatment plan. Using the most current evidence, modifies the plan of care based on the effectiveness of the treatment and the patient/family response to the plan.
• Serves as an educational resource to the patient/family, nursing staff, and provider team. Acts as a consultant to multidisciplinary health care team members.
• Participates in scholarly activities including research and education. Participates in own professional development by maintaining required competencies, identifying learning needs and seeking appropriate educational offerings. Participates in the professional development of others. Acts as a preceptor and mentor to support the development of nurses, nurse practitioners, students, and other health care providers.
• Demonstrates a commitment to patient safety by speaking up about safety issues and changing practice to enhance safety. Shares errors or potential errors through system reporting mechanisms. Demonstrates shared accountability for safe practice.

Education – Nurse Practitioner

• Master’s Degree Nursing Required

Education – Physician Assistant

• Bachelor’s Degree – Physician Assistant Required

Skills and Abilities

• Ability to work in an inter‑professional team setting with multiple responsibilities.
• Ability to use computer and electronic medical records effectively.
• Refer to Scope of Practice Document and Clinical Responsibilities Checklist for specific requirements of role.

Licenses and Certifications

• Registered Nurse (Pennsylvania) – Pennsylvania State Licensing Board – upon hire – Required or
• Registered Nurse (New Jersey) – New Jersey State Licensing Board – upon hire – Required and
• Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner (CRNP) (Pennsylvania) – Pennsylvania State Licensing Board – upon hire – Required or
• Advanced Practice Nurse (APN) (New Jersey) – New Jersey State Licensing Board – upon hire – Required and
• Prescriptive Authority (Pennsylvania) – Pennsylvania State Licensing Board – within 3 months – Required or
• Prescriptive Authority (New Jersey) – New Jersey State Licensing Board – within 3 months – Required and
• Specialty Certification – as a Nurse Practitioner in area of education/subspecialty – upon hire – Required
• Certified Physician Assistant (PA-C) (Pennsylvania) – Pennsylvania State Licensing Board – required (upon hire)
• Certified Physician Assistant (PA-C) (New Jersey) – New Jersey State Licensing Board – required (upon hire)
• Certified Physician Assistant (PA-C) – National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants – required (upon hire)

To carry out its mission, CHOP is committed to supporting the health of our patients, families, workforce, and global community. As a condition of employment, CHOP employees who work in patient care buildings or who have patient facing responsibilities must receive an annual influenza vaccine.

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Salary Range: $104,600.00 – $138,600.00 Annually

Salary ranges are shown for full-time jobs. If you're working part-time, your pay will be adjusted accordingly. This job is eligible for an incentive program. At CHOP, we are committed to fair and transparent pay practices. Factors such as skills and experience could result in an offer above the salary range noted in this job posting. Click here for more information regarding CHOP's Compensation and Benefits.