Job Description

Description Penn Medicine is dedicated to our tripartite mission of providing the highest level of care to patients, conducting innovative research, and educating future leaders in the field of medicine. Working for this leading academic medical center means collaboration with top clinical, technical and business professionals across all disciplines.

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As a member of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, the purpose of this position is to function as the primary Nurse Practitioner in a newly established Centralized Pap Smear Management and Tracking Program within the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology. The Nurse Practitioner will be responsible for the direct provision of care; including telehealth and colposcopy clinical sessions and will also be responsible for the centralized management of cervical cancer screening tests and surveillance of abnormal test results. The Nurse Practitioner in this role will work collaboratively with nursing colleagues and a physician program Director to ensure that results are reviewed, interpreted, documented and tracked according to established protocols. The Nurse Practitioner will also be responsible for communicating results, providing education and discussing recommended treatment plans.

Consistent with the OBGYN Department mission to \xe2\x80\x9cLead the field of Obstetrics and Gynecology by improving health equity and ensuring excellence in patient care, education and research, while fostering a culture of innovation, patient centeredness and connectivity,\xe2\x80\x9d the Nurse Practitioner in this role will work with a multidisciplinary team to achieve Department and program goals. The Nurse Practitioner will also support the education and research mission of the entity by participating in student clinical preceptorship and research activities of the Department.

Summary:

• All CRNPs function under the guidelines as designed by the University of Pennsylvania Medical Center medical staff guidelines and are credentialed through that body. The CRNP 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 the patient population according to established protocols and utilizes evidence-based practice standards in collaboration with the 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 the quality of care and service standards.
• Demonstrates awareness of professional responsibility as a role model to peers and members of the health care team.
• Perform approved therapeutic or diagnostic procedures based on the 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 them appropriately.

Credentials:

• BLS/CPR, as a healthcare provider as per the American Heart Association (For providers in the ambulatory setting) (Required)
• Board Certified as a Nurse Practitioner (Required)
• PA and/or NJ RN licensure (RN) required.
• PA and/or NJ CRNP licensure (CRNP) required.
• PA and/or NJ Prescriptive Authority required.
• Colposcopy Certification is highly preferred.

Education or Equivalent Experience:

• Master of Science Nursing (Required)
• Master\'s Degree or Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) in Nursing required.
• New to Practice or 2.5 plus years of experience.
• The CRNP must be reviewed by the Credentials Committee and approved by the Medical Board. National Board Certification required.

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.

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