Outpatient Surgery NP/PA: Advanced Care Leader

Health Partners Plans; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Abington Memorial Hospital is seeking an Advance Practice Clinician (NP/PA) to join the ambulatory Surgery team. The APP will perform histories, physicals, order tests, interpret results, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to manage comprehensive care for acute and complex chronic patients.

The role emphasizes documentation, evidence-based plans of care, and opportunities to perform advanced procedures within privileges. BLS and board certification are required.

Qualifications

• Master's degree required for advanced practice licensure.
• National board certification as Acute Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant.
• BLS certification required for clinical practice.

Responsibilities

• Performs complete history and physicals and documents in the medical record.
• Orders and collects data using appropriate assessment techniques and diagnostic procedures.
• Serves as first responder for patient status changes and participates in interventions as needed.
• Assesses risks in care of acute and complex chronically ill patients with attention to meds, nutrition, and fluids.
• Collaborates with interdisciplinary team to diagnose and manage conditions and plan care.

Education

Master's Degree

Board Certification (Acute Care NP/PA)

BLS Certification

Job description

Abington Memorial Hospital is seeking an Advance Practice Clinician (NP/PA) to join the ambulatory Surgery team. The APP will perform histories, physicals, order tests, interpret results, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to manage comprehensive care for acute and complex chronic patients.

The role emphasizes documentation, evidence-based plans of care, and opportunities to perform advanced procedures within privileges. BLS and board certification are required.