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Penn Medicine
Nurse Practitioner - Hematology Oncology Penn Presbyterian Medical Center
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?
Abramson Cancer Center at Penn Presbyterian Medical Center has an exciting opportunity for a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join the outpatient cancer diagnostics clinic.
Responsibilities will include evaluating patients with a high suspicion for malignancy, ordering the appropriate diagnostic testing, collaborating with other members of the multidisciplinary team and referring to appropriate cancer sub-specialties as needed.
This position will require a high level of independence but is well supported with a collaborative practice model. This position requires 2-2.5 years of experience as an advanced practice provider and a willingness to provide quality care in collaboration with physicians, nursing staff, and other members of the care team. Experience with cancer diagnosis and treatment is preferred.
Summary:
- All CRNPs function under the guidelines as designed by the University of Pennsylvania Medical Center medical staff guidelines and are credentialed through that body. The CRNP will be held accountable through a formal job description, delineation of privileges, and through their agreement with their collaborating physician and a Collaborative Practice Agreement. All clinical work hours and associated requirements will be defined and managed under the direction of the collaborating physician/division designee, and within the Human Resource guidelines. The Nurse Practitioner contributes to excellence in education, leadership, professional contribution and practice.
- 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 if necessary. The nurse practitioner should function within their scope and refer to the collaborating physician when outside of scope, and/or directed by the collaborating physician or when requested by the patient and/or family. Performs interventions specific to assigned patient population and collaborative 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 NP students and other health care learners. Identifies patient/family needs for community resources and refers appropriately.
Minimum Requirements:
- ACLS (For providers in the acute care setting) required
- BLS/CPR, as a healthcare provider as per the American Heart Association (For providers in the ambulatory setting) required
- PA and/or NJ CRNP licensure (CRNP) required.
- 2+ years experience
- The CRNP must be reviewed by the Credentials Committee and approved by the Medical Board.
- Education Specialization: Master's Degree or Doctor of Nursing Practice(DNP) in Nursing
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