Children's Hospital of Philadelphia

Nurse Practitioner - Primary Care

Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Master's Degree in Nursing required
  • Licensure as a Registered Nurse and Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner in Pennsylvania or New Jersey required
  • Specialty Certification in Pediatric Primary Care, Family Nurse Practitioner, or Dual Acute/Primary Care Program required
  • Proficient in using electronic health record systems and information management tools
  • Ability to work effectively within an inter-professional team environment

Responsibilities

  • Assess and diagnose children's health through thorough health history and physical examinations
  • Create family-centered care plans based on diagnoses and health assessments
  • Provide treatment, patient education, and referrals as needed
  • Evaluate effectiveness of treatment plans and modify based on patient responses
  • Engage in scholarly activities including research, writing, and education
  • Mentor nursing and healthcare students and staff
  • Advocate for patient safety by identifying and reporting safety issues

Benefits

  • Participation in an incentive program
  • Opportunities for professional development and continuing education
  • Involvement in quality improvement initiatives
  • Collaborative and supportive work environment
  • Access to advanced clinical decision support tools
Full Job Description
SHIFT:
Any (United States of America)

A Brief Overview

CHOP is hiring for a full-time Primary Care Nurse Practitioner to work at our three New Jersey locations. The locations include, Somers Point, Smithville and Cape May. The Nurse Practitioner practices within their Delineation of Practice and under the guidelines of the Division of Ambulatory Care. In collaboration with the attending physician, the Nurse Practitioner provides health care management and support to well and sick children enrolled in the ambulatory care network. The Nurse Practitioner provides assessment and diagnosis, interventions, evaluation and follow-up. The Nurse Practitioner participates in professional leadership activities including quality improvement, education and consultation to the nursing staff. Participation in scholarly activities is a part of the role.

This role requires travel to the 3 locations below:
  • Smithville, NJ
  • Somers Point, NJ
  • Cape May, NJ


What you will do
  • For specific clinical job responsibilities, please refer to Delineation of Practice Document and Clinical Responsibilities checklist.
  • Assessment and diagnosis including obtaining a complete health history, performing a physical exam, order and interpreting screening and laboratory tests and diagnostic procedures, making a diagnosis and formulating a family centered plan of care.
  • Interventions including treating health concerns, providing patient/family education, providing follow up care, consultation with other health care professionals and making referrals. Perform advanced procedures that are listed in Scope of Practice document and approved as a part of the credentialing process.
  • Evaluate and monitor the effective of prescribed treatment plan. Using the most current evidence modify the plan of care based on the effectiveness of treatment and the patient /family response to the plan.
  • Participate in scholarly activities including research, publications and education.
  • Participate in own professional development by maintaining required competencies, identifying learning needs and seeking appropriate educational offerings. Act as preceptor and mentor to support the development of nurses, nurse practitioners, students and other health care providers.
  • Demonstrate commitment to patient safety by speaking up about safety issues and changing practices to enhance safety. Share errors through system reporting mechanisms, and demonstrates shared accountability for safe practices.


Education Qualifications
  • Master's Degree Nursing - Required


Skills and Abilities
  • Ability to work in an inter-professional team setting with multiple responsibilities. (Required proficiency)
  • Ability to use computer and electronic medical record effectively. (Required proficiency)
  • Please refer to Scope of Practice document and Clinical Responsibilities checklist for specific requirements. (Required proficiency)
  • Computer Competency
  • Basic use of a computer (mouse, keyboard, printer, USB ports). (Required proficiency)
  • Basic use of Microsoft Office (Word processing, spreadsheets, presentations and Skype). (Required proficiency)
  • Web browsing, intranet search, document access. (Required proficiency)
  • Use of shared network file space. (Required proficiency)
  • Basic use of patient facing technology. (e.g. IV pumps, point of care devices, CR monitors). (Required proficiency)
  • Navigation and use of clinical communication systems. (Required proficiency)
  • Information Literacy
  • Determines the nature and extent of clinical information needed and uses the appropriate technology to access it. (Required proficiency)
  • Accesses needed information effectively and efficiently. (Required proficiency)
  • Evaluates information and its sources critically and appropriately incorporates it into clinical practice. (Required proficiency)
  • Evaluates outcomes of the use of information. (Required proficiency)
  • Information Management Literacy
  • Navigation of the electronic health record system. (Required proficiency)
  • Ability to locate and review specific patient data in various clinical information systems. (Required proficiency)
  • Effectively uses clinical decision support tools. (Required proficiency)
  • Understands policies and procedures, confidentiality, security, and privacy regulations regarding the use of clinical information systems. (Required proficiency)
  • Ability to collect clinical data using quality improvement tools. (Required proficiency)


Licenses and Certifications
  • Registered Nurse (Pennsylvania) - Pennsylvania State Licensing Board - upon hire - Required and
  • Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner (CRNP) (Pennsylvania) - Pennsylvania State Licensing Board - upon hire - Required or
  • Registered Nurse (New Jersey) - New Jersey State Licensing Board - upon hire - Required and
  • Advanced Practice Nurse (APN) (New Jersey) - New Jersey State Licensing Board - upon hire - Required and
  • Prescriptive Authority - Pennsylvania State Licensing Board - upon hire - Required and
  • Specialty Certification - in area of education/subspecialty (Pediatric Primary Care, Family Nurse Practitioner or Dual Acute/Primary Care Program). - 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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