Physician Assistant OR Nurse Practitioner- Neurology- Cognitive Division

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Summary:

• The division of Cognitive Neurology has an exciting opportunity for an advanced practice provider (APP) to join the program at Penn Neurology at Pennsylvania Hospital. This APP will work closely with a group of specialized physicians in a program that offers state-of-the-science diagnosis, treatment and research, focusing on individuals with Alzheimer's disease, mild cognitive impairment (MCI) and other age-related progressive memory disorders. The position requires an APP with excellent critical thinking, organizational and communication skills who is motivated to learn alongside this exceptional team of providers to manage this patient population.
• The role requires seeing patients in the outpatient neurology clinic, performing comprehensive assessments, evaluating and managing symptoms, ordering labs and imaging, and a heavy emphasis on the management of patients on anti-amyloid therapy for the treatment of Alzheimer's. There is a procedural component which includes outpatient lumbar punctures for biomarker workup of cognitive patients. This role offers tremendous professional growth and the opportunity to participate in Penn Medicine's tripartite mission of clinical care, research and education.

Location: 330 S. 9th Street

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.

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