Trauma - Nurse Practitioner - Einstein Hospital
Job DetailsNurse PractitionerJob DescriptionThe nurse practitioner performs acts of medical diagnosis or prescription of medical therapeutic or corrective measures in collaboration with attending physicians and residents. As an advanced practice nurse, this role involves independent judgment and decision-making as well as consultation and collaboration with other members of the health care team. The NP enhances the continuity of quality patient care; amplify communication between the physician, family members, and the health care team; and extend the capabilities of the medical care team. Overall, this position is critical in leading quality and evidence-based care initiatives that will result in achieving optimal patient outcomes and improved patient satisfaction.This position requires providing service to the following age population(s) _ALL___ in a manner that demonstrates an understanding of the functional/developmental age of the individual served. Education/Training/Experience: MSN requiredAcute Care Certified Nurse Practitioner required2 years Nurse Practitioner experience preferredA minimum of two years nursing experience in specific clinical area preferredLicenses/Certifications: Licensed by the Pennsylvania State Board of Nurse Examiners as a Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner (CRNP)ATLS certification requiredBLS certification requiredACLS certification requiredMay require PALS (pediatric advanced life support)Successful completion of the AEMC credentialing process through the Medical Staff office, with temporary or permanent privileges approvedWork ShiftWorkday Day (United States of America)Worker Sub TypeRegularEmployee EntityAlbert Einstein Medical CenterPrimary Location Address5501 Old York Road, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of AmericaNationally 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 ou...