Description
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Summary:
- The Otology/Neurotology APP will evaluate and manage new and return patients with Otologic issues such as otitis media, otitis externa, hearing loss, tinnitus, aural fullness and central and peripheral vestibular complaints. The position will require weekly on-site clinic work. The APP functions as an integral member of a multidisciplinary care team and collaborates effectively with physicians, audiologists, advanced practice providers, nursing staff, and other healthcare professionals within the organization and with external partners as appropriate. Success in this role requires excellent communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills.
- The position requires advanced clinical assessment and decision-making abilities, strong critical thinking and self-directed learning skills, an understanding of evidence-based practice and research principles, and the ability to provide leadership that promotes high-quality, patient-centered care. The APP is expected to practice at the full scope of licensure while contributing to quality improvement initiatives and optimizing access to care and care delivery across the clinical setting.
- Prior experience in otolaryngology (ENT) is preferred. The APP demonstrates clinical expertise and leadership skills and uses clinical and academic skills in the evaluation, diagnosis, treatment and ongoing management of patients with otologic conditions.
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:
- ACLS (For providers in the acute care setting) required
- BLS/CPR, as a healthcare provider as per the American Heart Association (For providers in the ambulatory setting) required
- PA and/or NJ CRNP licensure (CRNP) required.
- PA and/or NJ Prescriptive Authority required.
- PA and/or NJ RN licensure (RN) required.
Education or Equivalent Experience:
- Master of Science (Required)
- CRNP: Master's Degree or Doctor of Nursing Practice(DNP) in Nursing required and > 2.5 years of experience.
- The APP 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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We are an Equal Opportunity 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.
