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　　Seeking Breakthrough MakersChildren's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) offers countless ways to change lives. Our diverse community of more than 20,000 Breakthrough Makers will inspire you to pursue passions, develop expertise, and drive innovation.At CHOP, your experience is valued; your voice is heard; and your contributions make a difference for patients and families. Join us as we build on our promise to advance pediatric care-and your career.CHOP's Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and InclusionCHOP is committed to building an inclusive culture where employees feel a sense of belonging, connection, and community within their workplace. We are a team dedicated to fostering an environment that allows for all to be their authentic selves. We are focused on attracting, cultivating, and retaining diverse talent who can help us deliver on our mission to be a world leader in the advancement of healthcare for children.We strongly encourage all candidates of diverse backgrounds and lived experiences to apply.

　　A Brief OverviewIn 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 doUtilizes 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 QualificationsMaster's Degree Nursing RequiredDoctorate Nursing Preferred  Skills and AbilitiesAbility 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 CertificationsRegistered Nurse (Pennsylvania) - Pennsylvania State Licensing Board - upon hire - Required orRegistered Nurse (New Jersey) - New Jersey State Licensing Board - upon hire - Required andCertified Registered Nurse Practitioner (CRNP) (Pennsylvania) - Pennsylvania State Licensing Board - upon hire - Required orAdvanced Practice Nurse (APN) (New Jersey) - New Jersey State Licensing Board - upon hire - Required andPrescriptive Authority (Pennsylvania) - Pennsylvania State Licensing Board - within 3 months - Required orPrescriptive Authority (New Jersey) - New Jersey State Licensing Board - within 3 months - Required andSpecialty Certification - as a Nurse Practitioner in area of education/subspecialty.  - upon hire - RequiredTo carry out its mission, CHOP 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.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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