Part-Time: Nurse Practitioner for OB-GYN Maternal Fetal

Summary

As a member of the Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology, the primary purpose of this position is to help manage the care of obstetrical patients in the outpatient setting while projecting a positive image of UPHS through excellent communication and customer service skills, to support patients/families, facility personnel and UPHS processes to ensure an excellent experience.

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 or physician assistant if necessary.
• The APP should function within their scope and refer to the collaborating/supervising physician when outside of scope, and/or directed by the physician or when requested by the patient and/or family.
• Performs interventions specific to assigned patient population and collaborative/written 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.
• Performs 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 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.
• Certified Nurse Practitioner PA (Required)
• PA and/or NJ CRNP licensure (CRNP) required.
• Prescriptive Authority (Required)

Education or Equivalent Experience

• Master of Arts or Science (Required)
• Education Specialization: Master's Degree or Doctor of Nursing Practice(DNP) in Nursing
• Equivalent Experience: And 2+ years (>2.5 years) of experience

Minimum Requirements

• Licensed to practice professional nursing in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, M.S.N, and certification as a Nurse Practitioner.
• Prior to employment, the CRNP must be reviewed by the Credentials Committee and approved by the Medical Board.
• BLS Required
• Board Certified Women's Health NP Preferred

Benefits

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.