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Summary:

Penn Medicine is looking for an experienced Advanced Practice Provider - APP (NP/PA) to provide clinical support to the kidney transplant program. Nephrology and transplant experience strongly preferred.

The individual will be a member in the Department of Medicine – Division of Renal Medicine and support the Penn Transplant Institute in both inpatient and outpatient settings. The nephrology transplant team consists of 12 faculty members, 3 APP’s and strong administrative support. The outpatient clinics will consist of pre and post-transplant clinics within the region. The inpatient consult service will be located at HUP. The APP will collaborate with physicians in the co-management of patients across all phases of txp in both the inpatient and outpatient setting:

• Evaluation, selection and waiting list management of candidates

• Peri-txp medical management

• Early and long-term post-txp care

The Advanced Practice Provider is responsible to promote organizational values of patient and visitor satisfaction by demonstrating courtesy and respect for all their families, visitors, and other employees. Cares for patients in all age groups from young adults through geriatrics. Demonstrates competence in the assessment, treatment, and care of patients served.

The Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant, while providing quality care across the continuum in collaboration with physicians, nursing staff and other members of the care team, performs histories, physicals, and procedures according to credentialing, and provide care and patient/family teaching following the nursing process. Also, could participate in research as appropriate, ensures regulatory compliance, documents care according to standards, and prescribes in accordance with the collaborative agreement and State regulations. Will be a valued member of the care team that supports the transplant program and attends meetings to discuss operational and clinical topics.

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 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.

• 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 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:

• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (Required)

• ACLS (For providers in the acute care setting) required.

• Basic Cardiac Life Support (Required)

• BLS/CPR, as a healthcare provider as per the American Heart Association (For providers in the ambulatory setting) required.

• Certified Nurse PractitionerPA (Required)

• PA and/or NJ CRNP licensure (CRNP) required.

• Prescriptive Authority (Required)

• PA and/or NJ Prescriptive Authority required.

• Registered Nurse - PA (Required)

• PA and/or NJ RN licensure (RN) required.National Board Certification.

Education or Equivalent Experience:

• Master of Arts or Science (Required)

• Education Specialization:Master's Degree or Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) in NursingEquivalent Experience:•And New to practice or < 2.5 years, The CRNP must be reviewed by the Credentials Committee and approved by the Medical Board.

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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We are an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, familial status, genetic information, domestic or sexual violence victim status, citizenship status, military status, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable law.

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