Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Trauma & Emergency Surgery Services at HUP & PPMC

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The Trauma & Emergency Surgery Service at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania (HUP) & Presbyterian Medical Center (PPMC) has an exciting opportunity for either a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join their team of board-certified general surgeons and Advanced Practice Providers. The trauma and emergency surgery team at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania (HUP)/Clinical Practices of the University of Pennsylvania (CPUP) is part of the Department of Surgery and provides care to patients undergoing surgery for disorders including but not exclusive to small bowel obstruction, diverticulitis, hernia repair, fistulas and chest wall reconstruction.

Preferably a successful candidate will have 2-3 years' experience as the complexity of care for our patient population in a multidisciplinary setting warrants some previous knowledge. However, we could possibly consider a new to practice APP if their previous nursing experience demonstrated knowledge of emergent care processes for trauma, critical care, or acute care services. Who joins our team will include outpatient management, clinical and complex decision making, procedures according to credentialing, independent outpatient/telehealth clinics for post-operative and pre- operative patients, and complex wound and ostomy management. This role also includes transitions in care, care coordination, team collaboration, and education of patients, family, and staff. In addition, the provider will participate in research as applicable, ensure regulatory compliance, document care according to standards, and prescribe in accordance with their collaborative agreement and State regulations.

As an NP/PA on this service you will be part of a high functioning inter-professional team who is responsible for the management of complex trauma and emergency surgical patients. Responsibilities for the who joins our team will include outpatient management, clinical and complex decision making, procedures according to credentialing, independent outpatient/telehealth clinics for post-operative and pre- operative patients, and complex wound and ostomy management. This role also includes transitions in care, care coordination, team collaboration, and education of patients, family and staff. In addition, the provider will participate in research as applicable, ensure regulatory compliance, document care according to standards, and prescribe in accordance with their collaborative agreement and State regulations.

Summary:

• All APPs function under the guidelines as designed by the University of Pennsylvania Medical Center medical staff guidelines and are credentialed through that body. The APP 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.

Responsibilities:

• 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 APP students and other health care learners.
• Identifies patient/family needs for community resources and refers appropriately.

Credentials:

• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (Required)
• BLS/CPR, as a healthcare provider as per the American Heart Association (For providers in the ambulatory setting) required.
• Board Certified Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant (Required)
• PA and/or NJ CRNP/PA-C licensure required.
• Prescriptive Authority (Required)
• Registered Nurse - PA
• PA and/or NJ RN licensure (RN) required.

Education or Equivalent Experience:

• Master of Science (Required)
• Bachelors of Science in Nursing (Required)
• Master's Degree or Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) in Nursing or Master of Health Science required.
• New to practice or < 2.5 years,
• The APP must be reviewed by the Credentials Committee and approved by the Medical Board.

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