Jefferson Health Plans
Location
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Provides comprehensive inpatient care for Medical Oncology patients, including performing physical exams and managing diagnostic testing. Collaborates with a multidisciplinary team to develop and implement individualized care plans for acutely and chronically ill patients.
Requires a Master's degree and National Board Certification as an Acute Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant, along with BLS certification. Prior experience in Bone Marrow Transplant or hematology/oncology is strongly preferred.
Job Details The Advanced Practice Clinician (Acute Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant) functions as an integral member of a multidisciplinary healthcare team within the acute care hospital setting. In collaboration with attending physicians and allied health professionals, the APC provides comprehensive inpatient care on the Medical Oncology service line. Preference will be given to candidates with experience in Bone Marrow Transplant (BMT).
Assessment & Management Performs complete history and physical examinations and documents findings in the medical record. Orders and collects data using appropriate assessment techniques, relevant supporting diagnostic information, and indicated diagnostic procedures. The APC may serve as the first responder for both nursing and house staff in the event of patient status changes, including placing orders and initiating procedural and resuscitative interventions. Assesses risks associated with the care of acutely ill and complex chronically ill patients, including: medication side effects, immobility, impaired nutrition, fluid and electrolyte imbalance, immunocompetence, invasive interventions, and diagnostic procedures. Diagnosis Collaborates with the interdisciplinary healthcare team in the diagnosis of acute and complex chronic conditions. Manages diagnostic testing, including ordering, interpretation, performance, and supervision. Formulates differential diagnoses in order of priority. Identifies complications and implements appropriate interventions. Plan of Care Identifies expected outcomes based on diagnosis and develops, documents, and manages a comprehensive plan of care addressing complex acute and chronic healthcare needs. Utilizes evidence-based practice guidelines and protocols to create individualized, dynamic care plans across the continuum. Implements and adjusts the plan of care as needed. Prescribes diagnostic strategies and therapeutic interventions. May perform advanced procedures consistent with privileges and competency validation. Communication and Collaboration Maintains effective communication and collaboration with the interdisciplinary healthcare team. Engages and communicates with patients, families, and staff to promote continuity of care across inpatient and outpatient settings. Documentation Documents and/or dictates key components of patient care, including: history & physicals, daily progress notes, plan of care, problem lists, procedure notes, acute event notes, transfer summaries, discharge summaries, clinic notes (as applicable), and death summaries in the medical record per unit or service requirements. Ensures documentation is timely, meets acute care compliance standards, and accurately reflects patient acuity. Professional Practice Demonstrates professional practice behaviors, including precepting, mentoring, and educating graduate students. Seeks opportunities to engage in research and evidence-based practice initiatives. Participates in Advanced Practice Grand Rounds and specialty-specific meetings. Maintains required CEUs and active membership in a professional organization. Qualifications Master’s Degree National Board Certification as an Acute Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant BLS Certification
Prior experience in Bone Marrow Transplant (BMT) or hematology/oncology setting strongly preferred Work Shift Workday Day (United States of America) Worker Sub Type Regular Employee Entity Jefferson University Physicians Primary Location Address 111 S 11th Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America Nationally ranked, Jefferson, which is principally located in the greater Philadelphia region, Lehigh Valley and Northeastern Pennsylvania and southern New Jersey, is reimagining health care and higher education to create unparalleled value. Jefferson is more than 65,000 people strong, dedicated to providing the highest-quality, compassionate clinical care for patients; making our communities healthier and stronger; preparing tomorrow's professional leaders for 21st-century careers; and creating new knowledge through basic/programmatic, clinical and applied research. Thomas Jefferson University, home of Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Jefferson College of Nursing, and the Kanbar College of Design, Engineering and Commerce, dates back to 1824 and today comprises 10 colleges and three schools offering 200+ undergraduate and graduate programs to more than 8,300 students. Jefferson Health, nationally ranked as one of the top 15 not-for-profit health care systems in the country and the largest provider in the Philadelphia and Lehigh Valley areas, serves patients through millions of encounters each year at 32 hospitals campuses and more than 700 outpatient and urgent care locations throughout the region. Jefferson Health Plans is a not-for-profit managed health care organization providing a broad range of health coverage options in Pennsylvania and New Jersey for more than 35 years. Jefferson is committed to providing equal educational and employment opportunities for all persons without regard to age, race, color, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, military status, veteran status, handicap or disability or any other protected group or status. Benefits Jefferson offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time colleagues, including medical (including prescription), supplemental insurance, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance, short- and long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, retirement plans, tuition assistance, as well as voluntary benefits, which provide colleagues with access to group rates on insurance and discounts. Colleagues have access to tuition discounts at Thomas Jefferson University after one year of full time service or two years of part time service. All colleagues, including those who work less than part-time (including per diem colleagues, adjunct faculty, and Jeff Temps), have access to medical (including prescription) insurance. For more benefits information, please click here In keeping with Jefferson's Mission, We Improve Lives, it is our goal to recruit, retain, develop and reward highly-qualified employees. If you are enthusiastic, caring and dedicated to service excellence, we invite you to consider joining Jefferson. Jefferson encourages its employees to expand their knowledge and develop their careers through growth opportunities and continuing education. With a long standing history, Jefferson has been advancing the medical field from the heart of Center City Philadelphia for nearly 200 years. Our Mission, We Improve Lives, expands to every corner of the organization. From our weekly farmer’s market, to our new Jefferson Accelerator Zone for innovation, our employees’ passion for the community is evident by the daily gestures towards our patients, students and each other.
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