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Summary:
- Recognized by the Parkinson Foundation as one of 45 worldwide Centers of Excellence, the Parkinson's Disease and Movement Disorders Center (PD&MDC) is one of the largest of its kind in the country and the most preeminent in the Philadelphia region, providing care to thousands of patients each year. The PD&MDC provides comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, treatment and management for all types of movement disorders. PD&MDC’s focus is patient centered care and our team works together to create individualized treatment plans tailored to patients' needs. In this unique position, the APP will play an integral role in supporting our clinical and research missions. We are looking for an individual that has an interest and flexibility in managing both demands (estimated 50% split between clinical and research responsibilities) Clinical responsibilities include education and counseling visits for newly diagnosed people with Parkinson’s disease, follow-up visits for established movement disorders patients including Parkinson’s disease, atypical parkinsonism, tremor, dystonia, ataxia and tics/Tourette’s syndrome, clinical procedures such as botulinum toxin injections for sialorrhea. Research responsibilities may include assisting with research procedures such as skin biopsies and lumbar punctures and conducting investigator neurological exams for clinical trials.
Location: 330 S. 9thStreet
Hours: M-F, no weekends
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:
- 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.
- Registered Nurse - PA (Required)
Education or Equivalent Experience:
- Master of Arts or Science (Required)
- Education Specialization: Master's Degree or Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) in Nursing Equivalent 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 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.
