Description
Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner OR Physician Assistant - Ob/Gyn Oncology
The Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania (HUP)
Schedule: Full-time Days
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Job Summary:
The Department of OB/GYN specializing in Gyn Oncology is looking for an Experienced Women’s Health Advanced Practice Provider to join their busy practice. The Advance Nurse Practitioner in this position, who support the division in provision of direct patient care, ordering and management of chemotherapy regimens and providing oversight for complex care management. Embracing an interdisciplinary team approach to care, the scope of this position is ambulatory and would primarily focus on provision of care provided at our Abramson Cancer Center, Civic Center Boulevard location.
At Penn Medicine, the gynecologic oncologists focus on cancers that affect a woman’s reproductive organs. Patients receive expert, personalized care from our experienced team. As part of Penn Medicine's Abramson Cancer Center, the Jordan Center for Gynecologic Cancer focuses on women's reproductive cancers. Specialists bring the latest research findings directly to your care.
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.
- 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.
Credentials:
- BLS/CPR, as a healthcare provider as per the American Heart Association (For providers in the ambulatory setting) required.
- Board Certified Womens Health Nurse Practitioner PA (Preferred)
- PA and/or NJ CRNP licensure (CRNP) required.
- PA and/or NJ Prescriptive Authority required.
- PA and/or NJ RN licensure (RN) required.
Education or Equivalent Experience:
- Master of Science Nursing (Required) OR Masters in Physician Assistant
- Master's Degree or Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) in Nursing required and > 2.5 years of experience.
- The CRNP must be reviewed by the Credentials Committee and approved by the Medical Board. National Board Certification required.
Apply online at
https://careers.pennmedicine.org/jobs/13605629-womens-health-nurse-practitioner-ob-slash-gyn-oncology-hup-location
Additional Information:
We believe that the best care for our patients starts with the best care for our employees. Our employee benefits programs help our employees get healthy and stay healthy. We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits program that includes one of the finest prepaid tuition assistance programs in the region. Penn Medicine employees are actively engaged and committed to our mission. Together we will continue to make medical advances that help people live longer, healthier lives.
EOE/AA, Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran
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