Part-Time: Nurse Practitioner for OB-GYN Maternal Fetal

Penn Medicine, University of Pennsylvania Health System; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Part time

Job summary

Penn Medicine is seeking a part-time Certified Nurse Practitioner in the Maternal Fetal Medicine specialty to join our obstetrics team. The role emphasizes direct patient care, coordination of tests and abnormal findings, and collaboration with physicians, fellows, and staff to ensure high-quality outcomes.

Responsibilities include antenatal testing, ultrasound collaboration, patient education, and participation in weekly team meetings.

Qualifications

• BLS/CPR required for ambulatory settings.
• Certified Nurse Practitioner (NP) and prescriptive authority required.
• PA and/or NJ CRNP licensure required.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct clinical care within approved scope and protocols.
• Maintain accurate, confidential medical records in EHR.
• Clarify roles of NP/PA and refer to supervising physician when needed.
• Participate in quality improvement and accreditation activities.
• Precept students and learners in clinical settings.

Skills

BLS/CPR

Nurse Practitioner

Prescriptive Authority

CRNP licensure

Education

MSN or higher

DNP or equivalent

Job description

Description
Penn Medicine is dedicated to our tripartite mission of providing the highest level of care to patients, conducting innovative research, and educating future leaders in the field of medicine. Working for this leading academic medical center means collaboration with top clinical, technical and business professionals across all disciplines.

Description
Penn Medicine is dedicated to our tripartite mission of providing the highest level of care to patients, conducting innovative research, and educating future leaders in the field of medicine. Working for this leading academic medical center means collaboration with top clinical, technical and business professionals across all disciplines.
Today at Penn Medicine, someone will make a breakthrough. Someone will heal a heart, deliver hopeful news, and give comfort and reassurance. Our employees shape our future each day. Are you living your life\'s work?

Summary:

As a member of the Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology the primary purpose of this position is to help manage the care of obstetrical patients in the outpatient setting while projecting a positive image of UPHS through excellent communication and customer service skills, to support patients/families, facility personnel and UPHS processes to ensure an excellent experience

The CRNP in the specialty practice of Maternal Fetal Medicine will work collaboratively with physicians, fellows, APPs, nurses and staff in a team approach to enhance patient care that enables the practice to streamline patient visits, improve patient access and provide a high level of coordinated, efficient and quality care to our high-risk obstetrical patients.

This position will include provision of direct patient care in the following settings with responsibilities as listed below:

• Antenatal Testing Unit (ATU)
• Interpretation, documentation, and billing of antenatal testing procedures
• Assessment and subsequent management and coordination of care abnormal antenatal testing findings
• Performance of AFIs and BPPs as needed
• Ultrasound Reading Room
• Preliminary review of first trimester, growth ultrasounds, cervical length ultrasounds
• Collaboration with physicians on management plans and follow-up for patients
• In person communication of ultrasound findings to patients
• Care coordination with prenatal care providers, outside referrals
• Patient tracking for highest-risk/ complex patients
• MFM practice office
• Perform preconception and perinatal consultations for patients referred to MFM
• See patients for return OB visits for MFM prenatal care practice patients
• Participate in weekly Division meetings and weekly meetings with Office Fellow

This position is Part-time, 3 days a week, 27 hours/weekly.

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.

Credentials:

• BLS/CPR, as a healthcare provider as per the American Heart Association (For providers in the ambulatory setting) required
• Certified Nurse Practitioner PA (Required)
• PA and/or NJ CRNP licensure (CRNP) required.
• Prescriptive Authority (Required)

Education or Equivalent Experience:

• Master of Arts or Science (Required)
• Education Specialization: Master\'s Degree or Doctor of Nursing Practice(DNP) in Nursing Equivalent Experience:
• And 2+ years >2.5years of experience, The CRNP must be reviewed by the Credentials Committee and approved by the Medical Board.

Minimum Requirements:

• Licensed to practice professional nursing in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, M.S.N, and certification as a Nurse Practitioner.
• Prior to employment, the CRNP must be reviewed by the Credentials Committee and approved by the Medical Board.
• BLS Required
• Board Certified Women\'s Health NP Preferred

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.