What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nurse Practitioner - Per Diem Outpatient Cardiology position at The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia?
SHIFT: Any (United States of America) Seeking Breakthrough Makers Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) offers countless ways to change lives. Our diverse community of more than 20,000 Breakthrough Makers will inspire you to pursue passions, develop expertise, and drive innovation. At CHOP, your experience is valued; your voice is heard; and your contributions make a difference for patients and families. Join us as we build on our promise to advance pediatric care—and your career. CHOP’s Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion CHOP is committed to building an inclusive culture where employees feel a sense of belonging, connection, and community within their workplace. We are a team dedicated to fostering an environment that allows for all to be their authentic selves. We are focused on attracting, cultivating, and retaining diverse talent who can help us deliver on our mission to be a world leader in the advancement of healthcare for children. We strongly encourage all candidates of diverse backgrounds and lived experiences to apply. A Brief Overview We are seeking an experienced Cardiology Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant for per diem status. If you're looking for a dynamic opportunity to make an impact while maintaining work-life balance, we encourage you to apply. This position would involve providing comprehensive care and expertise through consult services covering: pulmonary vein stenosis, pulmonary hypertension, heart failure/transplant, cardiac thrombosis and the general cardiology consult service. Additionally, the role would include coverage for the Infant Single Ventricle Monitoring Program (ISVMP), supporting the management of complex congenital heart conditions in infants. The ideal candidate will have experience in cardiology, willingness to learn the consult role and other specialty areas and has a commitment to high-quality patient care. What you will do Utilizes advanced assessment skills to manage a cohort of patients. Performs and documents daily assessments. Collects and analyzes data and formulates a family-centered plan of care. Performs any needed advanced procedures that are listed in the Scope of Practice Document and approved as a part of the credentialing process. Evaluates and monitors the effectiveness of the prescribed treatment plan. Using the most current evidence, modifies the plan of care based on the effectiveness of the treatment and the patient/family response to the plan. Serves as an educational resource to the patient/family, nursing staff, and provider team. Acts as a consultant to multidisciplinary health care team members. Participates in scholarly activities including research and education. Participates in own professional development by maintaining required competencies, identifying learning needs and seeking appropriate educational offerings. Participates in the professional development of others. Acts as a preceptor and mentor to support the development of nurses, nurse practitioners, students, and other health care providers. Demonstrates a commitment to patient safety by speaking up about safety issues and changing practice to enhance safety. Shares errors or potential errors through system reporting mechanisms. Demonstrates shared accountability for safe practice. Education Qualifications Master's Degree Nursing Required Skills and Abilities Ability to work in an inter-professional team setting with multiple responsibilities. Ability to use computer and electronic medical records effectively. Refer to Scope of Practice Document and Clinical Responsibilities Checklist for specific requirements of role. Licenses and Certifications Registered Nurse (Pennsylvania) - Pennsylvania State Licensing Board - upon hire - Required and Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner (CRNP) (Pennsylvania) - Pennsylvania State Licensing Board - upon hire - Required or Registered Nurse (New Jersey) - New Jersey State Licensing Board - upon hire - Required and Advanced Practice Nurse (APN) (New Jersey) - New Jersey State Licensing Board - upon hire - Required and Prescriptive Authority (Pennsylvania) - Pennsylvania State Licensing Board - upon hire - Required or Prescriptive Authority (New Jersey) - New Jersey State Licensing Board - upon hire - Required and Specialty Certification - in area of education/subspecialty. - upon hire - Required To carry out its mission, CHOP is committed to supporting the health of our patients, families, workforce, and global community. As a condition of employment, CHOP employees who work in patient care buildings or who have patient facing responsibilities must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and receive an annual influenza vaccine. Learn more. Employees may request exemptions for valid religious and medical reasons. Start dates may be delayed until candidates are immunized or exemption requests are reviewed. EEO / VEVRAA Federal Contractor | Tobacco Statement Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) is the nation's first hospital devoted exclusively to the care of children. Since our start in 1855, CHOP has been the birthplace for countless breakthroughs and dramatic firsts in pediatric medicine. Built on a foundation of delivering safe, high-quality, family-centered care, the Hospital has fostered medical discoveries and innovations that have improved pediatric healthcare and saved countless children’s lives. Today, families facing complex conditions come to CHOP from all over the world, and our compassionate care and innovation has repeatedly earned us a spot on the U.S. News & World Report's Honor Roll of the nation's best children's hospitals.
