Children's Hospital of Philadelphia

Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant - Hematology

Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Master's Degree in Nursing required
  • Bachelor's Degree in Physician Assistant required
  • Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner (CRNP) or Advanced Practice Nurse (APN) in New Jersey required
  • Certified Physician Assistant (PA-C) in Pennsylvania and New Jersey required
  • Prescriptive Authority in Pennsylvania or New Jersey required within 3 months
  • Specialty certification as a Nurse Practitioner in area of education/subspecialty required

Responsibilities

  • Manage a cohort of patients utilizing advanced assessment skills and develop family-centered care plans.
  • Perform advanced procedures within the scope of practice and credentials.
  • Evaluate and modify treatment plans based on patient responses and evidence-based practices.
  • Educate patients, families, and the healthcare team; act as a consultant to multidisciplinary teams.
  • Engage in scholarly activities, including research and education, and support the professional development of others.
  • Commit to patient safety by actively addressing issues and sharing potential errors in practice.

Benefits

  • Professional development opportunities
  • Educational assistance programs
  • Mentorship and preceptorship roles
  • Participation in scholarly and research activities
  • Commitment to patient safety and quality care
Full Job Description
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A Brief Overview

CHOP is hiring for a full-time Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to work on our Hematology Consult Service team at Main Hospital. In collaboration with an attending physician, the Advanced Practice Provider 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
  • Master's Degree Nursing Required


Education
  • Bachelor's Degree - Physician Assistant 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 or
  • Registered Nurse (New Jersey) - New Jersey State Licensing Board - upon hire - Required and
  • Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner (CRNP) (Pennsylvania) - Pennsylvania State Licensing Board - upon hire - Required or
  • Advanced Practice Nurse (APN) (New Jersey) - New Jersey State Licensing Board - upon hire - Required and
  • Prescriptive Authority (Pennsylvania) - Pennsylvania State Licensing Board - within 3 months - Required or
  • Prescriptive Authority (New Jersey) - New Jersey State Licensing Board - within 3 months - Required and
  • Specialty Certification - as a Nurse Practitioner in area of education/subspecialty. - upon hire - Required


Licenses and Certifications
  • Required (upon hire in Pennsylvania): Certified Physician Assistant (PA-C) (Pennsylvania) - Pennsylvania State Licensing Board
  • Required (upon hire in New Jersey): Certified Physician Assistant (PA-C) (New Jersey) - New Jersey State Licensing Board
  • Required (upon hire): Certified Physician Assistant (PA-C) - National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants


SALARY RANGE:

$104,600.00 - $138,600.00 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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