Per Diem Pediatric Hospital NP — Dynamic Acute Care

Chop; Lower Merion Township (Montgomery County); On-site; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia is seeking a Hospital Provider Nurse Practitioner to deliver direct care for a population of acutely and chronically ill patients in defined inpatient and hospital-outpatient areas. The NP will collaborate with an attending physician and may perform invasive procedures as needed.

The role emphasizes education, research, professional development, and patient safety, with off-shift responsibilities and potential weekends/holidays according to clinical needs.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Nursing required.
• Registered Nurse license in Pennsylvania required (upon hire).
• Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner (CRNP) required (PA) (upon hire).
• Prescriptive Authority (PA) upon hire.
• Advanced Practice Nurse (APN) license in NJ upon hire.
• Prescriptive Authority in NJ upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Assesses complex acute, critical, and chronically ill patients to identify urgent conditions and plan care.
• Performs therapeutic interventions to stabilize health problems and follows the credentialing process.
• Evaluates risk, benefits, and costs of interventions and adjusts plans accordingly.
• Facilitates transitions between care settings and educates patients and families.
• Participates in scholarly activities, research, and professional development, including mentoring staff.

Skills

Interprofessional teamwork

Electronic Medical Records

Computer proficiency

Clinical data collection

Education

Master’s Degree in Nursing

PA/NJ RN License and CRNP certification

Job description

Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia is seeking a Hospital Provider Nurse Practitioner to deliver direct care for a population of acutely and chronically ill patients in defined inpatient and hospital-outpatient areas. The NP will collaborate with an attending physician and may perform invasive procedures as needed.

The role emphasizes education, research, professional development, and patient safety, with off-shift responsibilities and potential weekends/holidays according to clinical needs.