SHIFT:
Any (United States of America)
Seeking Breakthrough Makers
Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) offers countless ways to change
lives. Our diverse community of more than 20,000 Breakthrough Makers will
inspire you to pursue passions, develop expertise, and drive innovation.
At CHOP, your experience is valued; your voice is heard; and your contributions
make a difference for patients and families. Join us as we build on our promise
to advance pediatric care—and your career.
CHOP does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin,
religion, or any other legally protected categories in any employment, training,
or vendor decisions or programs. CHOP recognizes the critical importance of a
workforce rich in varied backgrounds and experiences and engages in ongoing
efforts to achieve that through equally varied and non-discriminatory means.
A Brief Overview
We are seeking an Advanced Practice Provider (APP) to join our dynamic Neonatal
Intensive Care Unit (NICU) team out of ChristianaCare Hospital. The APP will
provide comprehensive, family-centered care to critically ill and premature
newborns in a high-acuity, Level III NICU setting. In collaboration with
neonatologists, nurses, and a multidisciplinary team, the APP will perform
advanced clinical assessments, initiate and manage treatment plans, and
contribute to ongoing quality improvement and clinical excellence.
In collaboration with an attending physician, the Hospital Provider Nurse
Practitioner / Physician Assistant is responsible for the direct care and
follow-up of a population of patients that matches his/her delineation of
privileges and skill set. This care is delivered in defined inpatient and
hospital-outpatient areas. The components of the role include clinical practice,
consultation, professional development, education, and research. The NP/PA in
these roles may be required to have acute/critical care education and
certification. The appropriate education/certification will be determined by the
scope of the role in a particular practice area. The clinical portion of this
role will require increased level of accountability including managing a cohort
of high acuity patients. In addition to managing patient care, the Hospital
Provider NP/PA may be required to utilize invasive interventions and procedures
to promote physiologic stability. The role will also include off-shift
responsibility. The off-shift rotation schedule may include days, evenings,
nights, weekends and holidays and will be determined by the clinical needs of
the practice environment.
What you will do
* Assesses the complex acute, critical and chronically ill patient for urgent
and emergent conditions. Uses relevant data to evaluate for physiologic
instability. Utilizes the data to formulate a plan of care.
* Performs therapeutic interventions to stabilize acute and critical health
problems. Specific interventions are listed in the Scope of Practice Document
and approved as a part of the credentialing/privileging process.
* Analyzes the indications, contraindications, risk of complications and
cost-benefits of therapeutic interventions.
* Manages the plan of care through evaluation, modification and documentation
according to the patient's response to therapy. Manages changes in condition
with a focus on optimizing the patient outcomes.
* Incorporates health promotion, health protection and injury prevention
measures into the plan of care within the context of the complex acute,
critical and chronic illness.
* Facilitates the patient's transitions between and within health care
settings.
* 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 Qualifications
* Bachelor's Degree Physician Assistant - Required
* Master's Degree Physician Assistant - Preferred
* OR
* Master's Degree Nursing 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.
* Computer Competency
* Basic use of a computer (mouse, keyboard, printer, USB ports).
* Basic use of Microsoft Office (Word processing, spreadsheets, presentations
and Skype).
* Web browsing, intranet search, document access.
* Use of shared network file space.
* Basic use of patient facing technology. (e.g. IV pumps, point of care
devices, CR monitors).
* Navigation and use of clinical communication systems.
* Information Literacy
* Determines the nature and extent of clinical information needed and uses the
appropriate technology to access it.
* Accesses needed information effectively and efficiently.
* Evaluates information and its sources critically and appropriately
incorporates it into clinical practice.
* Evaluates outcomes of the use of information.
* Information Management Literacy
* Navigation of the electronic health record system.
* Ability to locate and review specific patient data in variousclinical
information systems.
* Effectively uses clinical decision support tools.
* Understands policies and procedures, confidentiality, security, and privacy
regulations regarding the use of clinical information systems.
* Ability to collect clinical data using quality improvement tools.\
Licenses and Certifications
* Registered Nurse (Delaware) - Delaware State Licensing Board - upon hire -
Required or
* Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner (CRNP) (Delaware) - Delaware State
Licensing Board - upon hire - Required and
* Prescriptive Authority (Delaware) - Delaware State Licensing Board - within 3
months - Required or
* Specialty Certification - in area of education/subspecialty. Required
certification must match scope of practice for that practice area. - upon
hire - Required
Licenses and Certifications
* Certified Physician Assistant (PA-C) (Delaware) - Delaware State Licensing
Board - upon hire - Required or
* Certified Physician Assistant (PA-C) - National Commission on Certification
of Physician Assistants - upon hire - Required
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. Learn
more. [https://careers.chop.edu/us/en/how-we-hire]
EEO / VEVRAA Federal Contractor [https://careers.chop.edu/us/en/eeo] | Tobacco
Statement [https://careers.chop.edu/us/en/tobacco-statement]
SALARY RANGE:
$117,900.00 - $156,300.00 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 [https://careers.chop.edu/us/en/benefits] for more
information regarding CHOP's Compensation and Benefits.