Inpatient Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

Reference #: 1010403
SHIFT:Any (United States of America)

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We strongly encourage all candidates of diverse backgrounds and lived experiences to apply.

A Brief Overview
In collaboration with an attending physician, the Nurse Practitioner is responsible for the direct care and follow-up of a population of patients that matches his/her delineation of privileges and skill set. The components of the role include clinical practice, consultation, professional development, education, and research.

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
Masters 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 or
Registered Nurse (New Jersey) – New Jersey State Licensing Board – upon hire – Required and
Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner (CRNP) (Pennsylvania) – Pennsylvania State Licensing Board – upon hire – Required or
Advanced Practice Nurse (APN) (New Jersey) – New Jersey State Licensing Board – upon hire – Required and
Prescriptive Authority (Pennsylvania) – Pennsylvania State Licensing Board – within 3 months – Required or
Prescriptive Authority (New Jersey) – New Jersey State Licensing Board – within 3 months – Required and
Specialty Certification – as a Nurse Practitioner in area of education/subspecialty. – upon hire – Required

To carry out its mission, CH P 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.

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