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Nurse Practitioner (Ambulatory) - Part-time - Jefferson Abington - Montgomery County

Thomas Jefferson University & Jefferson Health
United States, Pennsylvania, Abington
1245 Highland Avenue (Show on map)
Jan 20, 2025
Job Details Job Description Primary function: The Nurse Practitioner is an integral member of the Obstetrics and Gynecology outpatient practice and provides comprehensive care within her/his/their scope of practice in collaboration with, and as an integral member of, a multidisciplinary health care team. The practice is located within the hospital facility and primarily services Medicaid and the underserved population. Duties and responsibilities : Independently conduct patient visits in the outpatient office Evaluate and treat patients within the APPas scope of practice including prenatal, postpartum, and comprehensive gynecologic outpatient care across the lifespan Order and collect data using appropriate assessment techniques, relevant supporting diagnostic information and diagnostic procedures when indicated Implement appropriate treatment and reevaluation of patients after treatment Perform office procedures consistent with privileges and competency validation Complete timely and thorough documentation of patient encounters Provide shared oversight of patient portal messages Perform and/or supervise nurses performing phone triage for patients Collaborate with colleagues to provide appropriate referrals for patients requiring care outside of the APPas scope of practice Provide appropriate patient teaching Maintain ongoing communication and collaboration with interdisciplinary health care team. Facilitate and communicate with patient, family and staff to promote continuity of care Demonstrate sensitivity to patient comfort, privacy, and cultural considerations Enhance professional growth and development through participation in continuing education Attend department meetings and serve on committees if indicated Assist in the education of learners within the department Demonstrate professional behavior in patient and colleague interactions Conditions of Employment Covid Vaccination is a requirement for employment at Jefferson for employees working at Jeffersonas clinical entities or at the University. If you are not currently vaccinated you will be required to receive the vaccination prior to hire date if you are offered employment unless you request and receive an approved medical or religious exemption from Jefferson. Masteras Degree in Nursing Current Pennsylvania RN and NP license Current DEA required/ eligible National Board Certification in one of the following areas: Womenas health/gender-related nurse practitioner Family or adult nurse practitioner Preferred: 1 year experience as a NP in an OBGYN office BLS certification Preferred: EPIC proficiency Bilingual (Portuguese or Spanish) Masteras Degree in Nursing Current Pennsylvania RN and NP license Current DEA required/ eligible National Board Certification in one of the following areas: Womenas health/gender-related nurse practitioner Family or adult nurse practitioner Preferred: 1 year experience as a NP in an OBGYN office BLS certification Preferred: EPIC proficiency Bilingual (Portuguese or Spanish) Work Shift Workday Day (United States of America) Worker Sub Type Regular Primary Location Address 1245 Highland Avenue, Abington, 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.