Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant - Division of General Surgery - PACE Program

Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) is seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join the Division of General Surgery PACE Program. Working in collaboration with an attending physician, you will provide direct clinical care and follow-up for a population of pediatric patients within your delineation of privileges and skill set. This role combines clinical practice, consultation, professional development, education, and research.

Clinical Setting

You will work across Pennsylvania and New Jersey clinics, with at least 80% of the role based onsite in Philadelphia. The position is scheduled for four 10-hour days per week on a day shift.

Responsibilities

• Utilize advanced assessment skills to manage a cohort of patients, performing and documenting daily assessments
• Collect and analyze data and formulate family-centered plans of care
• Perform advanced procedures listed in the Scope of Practice Document and approved through credentialing
• Evaluate and monitor the effectiveness of prescribed treatment plans, modifying care based on current evidence and patient/family response
• Serve as an educational resource to patients, families, nursing staff, and the provider team
• Act as a consultant to multidisciplinary healthcare team members
• Participate in scholarly activities including research and education
• Maintain required competencies and identify learning needs through ongoing professional development
• Act as a preceptor and mentor to nurses, nurse practitioners, students, and other healthcare providers
• Demonstrate commitment to patient safety by speaking up about safety issues, reporting errors or potential errors through system mechanisms, and sharing accountability for safe practice

Required Qualifications

For Nurse Practitioner:

• Master's Degree in Nursing
• Active Registered Nurse license (Pennsylvania or New Jersey) upon hire
• Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner (CRNP) in Pennsylvania or Advanced Practice Nurse (APN) in New Jersey upon hire
• Prescriptive Authority (Pennsylvania or New Jersey) within 3 months of hire
• Specialty Certification as a Nurse Practitioner in area of education/subspecialty upon hire

For Physician Assistant:

• Bachelor's Degree in Physician Assistant (or technical diploma if hired prior to 09/03/23)
• Licensed Physician Assistant (Pennsylvania or New Jersey) upon hire
• Certified Physician Assistant (PA-C) from National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants upon hire
• Prescriptive Authority (Pennsylvania or New Jersey) within 3 months of hire
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from an organization requiring hands-on instructor-led psychomotor skills verification (e.g., American Heart Association or Red Cross) upon hire
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification from an organization requiring hands-on instructor-led psychomotor skills verification upon hire

Preferred Qualifications

• Gastrointestinal and/or surgical experience
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification from an organization requiring hands-on instructor-led psychomotor skills verification
• Strong interest in learning and developing expertise within general surgery specialty

Skills and Abilities

• Ability to work in an interprofessional team setting with multiple responsibilities
• Ability to use computer and electronic medical records effectively

Additional Requirements

As a condition of employment, all employees who work in patient care buildings or have patient-facing responsibilities must receive an annual influenza vaccine.

Compensation

Salary range: $107,200 to $142,100 annually for full-time employment. This position is eligible for an incentive program. Salary may be adjusted for part-time work. Factors such as skills and experience could result in an offer above the stated range.