Children's Hospital of Philadelphia

Nurse Practitioner - Anesthesia Resource Center (ARC)

Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Master's Degree in Nursing required
  • Registered Nurse licensure in Pennsylvania required
  • Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner (CRNP) in Pennsylvania required
  • Prescriptive Authority in Pennsylvania required within 3 months of hire
  • Specialty Certification in Nurse Practitioner area required upon hire

Responsibilities

  • Utilize advanced assessment skills to manage and document daily patient evaluations
  • Perform advanced procedures approved in the credentialing process
  • Evaluate and modify treatment plans based on patient response and effectiveness
  • Act as an educational resource for patients, families, and healthcare team members
  • Participate in scholarly activities and professional development through research and mentoring
  • Commit to patient safety by reporting errors and enhancing practices

Benefits

  • Participation in an incentive program
  • Support for professional development and continuing education
  • Opportunities to mentor and precept peers
  • Engagement in collaborative, inter-professional team environment
  • Focus on patient-centered care and safety initiatives
Full Job Description
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A Brief Overview

The Anesthesia Resource Center (ARC) APPs complete comprehensive pre procedure evaluations for patients requiring anesthesia at the Main Campus and King of Prussia Hospital. Patients originate from home, ED or any IP unit. Roles include face to face clinic visits for the most complex patients, phone assessments for less complex or subsequent visits, day of procedure update of the H&P to address any last-minute clinical concerns and In Patient Consult for same day or next day add on patients. The ARC also has APPs in consult roles for all scheduling services and Ambulatory Surgical Centers.

To learn more about our Center for Advanced Practice and innovative programs for our APPs, please visit https://www.chop.edu/centers-programs/center-advanced-practice

In collaboration with an attending physician, the Nurse Practitioner is responsible for the direct care and follow-up of a population of patients that matches his/her delineation of privileges and skill set. The components of the role include clinical practice, consultation, professional development, education, and research.

What you will do
  • Utilizes advanced assessment skills to manage a cohort of patients. Performs and documents daily assessments. Collects and analyzes data and formulates a family-centered plan of care.
  • Performs any needed advanced procedures that are listed in the Scope of Practice Document and approved as a part of the credentialing process.
  • Evaluates and monitors the effectiveness of the prescribed treatment plan. Using the most current evidence, modifies the plan of care based on the effectiveness of the treatment and the patient/family response to the plan.
  • 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
  • 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.


Licenses and Certifications
  • Registered Nurse (Pennsylvania) - Pennsylvania State Licensing Board - upon hire - Required
  • Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner (CRNP) (Pennsylvania) - Pennsylvania State Licensing Board - upon hire - Required
  • Prescriptive Authority (Pennsylvania) - Pennsylvania State Licensing Board - within 3 months - Required or
  • Specialty Certification - as a Nurse Practitioner in area of education/subspecialty. - upon hire - Required


SALARY RANGE:

$107,200.00 - $142,100.00 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 for more information regarding CHOP's Compensation and Benefits.

About Children's Hospital of Philadelphia

The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) is a pediatric healthcare facility that provides a range of medical services to children and families. The hospital was founded in 1855 and is located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. CHOP has a team of over 16,000 employees, including doctors, nurses, and other healthcare professionals. The hospital offers services such as primary care, specialty care, and surgical services. CHOP is consistently ranked as one of the top children's hospitals in the US by U.S. News & World Report.
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