Nurse Practitioner
- Abbottsford Falls: 4700 Wissahickon Ave, Philadelphia
- Health Annex: 6120 Woodland Ave, Philadelphia
- 11th St.: 850 N 11th St, Philadelphia
- Provides a wide spectrum of primary care services to patients of all ages, from infants to elderly. Care includes, but is not limited to, medical assessment, diagnosis, treatment, referral and follow-up.
- Proficient in the management of acute and chronic conditions, both simple and complex.
- Practice is based on accepted evidence-based criteria and established clinical practice guidelines.
- Update patient records for accuracy at each patient encounter using appropriate designated forms and documentation requirements.
- Orders, interprets, and evaluates diagnostic tests to identify and assess patients' clinical problems and health care needs.
- Documents/dictates key components of patient's progress via daily progress note, transfer, and discharge summary, and or clinic note where applicable. Documentation is timely, meets acute care compliance standards and captures patient acuity.
- Consultation with collaborating physician and other members of the healthcare team when indicated.
- Collaborates with interdisciplinary health care team in making diagnoses of acute and complex chronic conditions and referral of services when applicable.
- Identifies expected outcomes from diagnosis and formulates and documents a plan of care to address health care needs.
- Utilizes evidenced based practice guidelines and protocols in an individualized, dynamic plan of care that can be applied across the continuum.
- Implements and modifies plan of care where necessary
- Prescribes diagnostic strategies and therapeutic interventions when identified.
- Maintains ongoing communication and collaboration with interdisciplinary care team.
- Facilitates and communicates with patient, family and staff to promote continuity of care across the continuum of care.
- May perform advanced procedures consistent with privileges and competency validation.
Candidates should possess a diverse range of skills and experience including but not limited to: Required Education and Experience
- Five years prior experience as an RN & / or Nurse Practitioner in designated specialty.
- Master's degree. Graduate from an accredited nurse practitioner program.
- Knowledge and experience must compliment needs of the position.
- Current RN and APN licenses from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
- Current nationally recognized advanced practice certification or in progress.
- Physical and emotional ability to perform the duties and responsibilities associated with the position.
- Proficiency in basic computer skills.
- Work and function in a culturally competent capacity with persons from a variety of ethnic and social backgrounds.
- Possession of exemplary interpersonal and communication skills with both internal and external customers.
- Practice and behaviors reflect fiscal responsibility in appropriate balance with quality patient care.
- Defined productivity standards are proactively worked towards and established goals met.
- Demonstration of good time management skills and follow through.
- Responsible behavior in regards to attendance, punctuality, and schedule coverage.
- Attendance and participation in meetings, mandatory in-services, educational programs, and other activities in order to stay informed and current.
- Maintenance of required amount of continuing education credits as defined by specific governing bodies associated with the position (managed care organizations, national certification organizations....).
- Knowledgeable and supportive of policies, procedures, and guidelines associated with practice setting.
- Understanding of psychosocial impacts of health outcomes in underserved communities
- Exhibits cultural competency and sensitivity
- Stand or Sit (stationary position)
- Walk
- Use hands or fingers to handle or feel (operate, activate, prepare, inspect, position)
- Climb (stairs/ladders)
- Talk/Hear (communicate, converse, convey, express/exchange information)
- See (detect, identify, recognize, inspect, assess)
- Pushing or Pulling
- Repetitive Motion
- Reaching (high or low)
- Kneel, Stoop, Crouch or Crawl (position self, move)
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