Nurse Practitioner, Gastroenterology Practice, Glen Mills/Havertown, PA

Nurse Practitioner

ChristianaCare is currently looking for Nurse Practitioners to join ChristianaCare Gastroenterology Associates in a full-time position. This practice consists of 3 gastroenterologists and 1 advanced practice clinician providing specialized GI care for residents in the tristate area.

The selected candidate will provide clinical management of new and established patients in an office setting with the support and collaboration of a gastroenterologist physician.

Schedule

• Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm
• No holidays
• No weekends

Job Description

• Performing office visits with established or new patients.
• Assessing health status of assigned patients through complete physical examination and medical history.
• Analyzing patient data and formulating an individualized plan of care based on patient assessment and needs in collaboration with the physician, nursing, and other members of the multidisciplinary team.
• Evaluating and monitoring the effectiveness of prescribed management plans.
• Establishing priorities based on patient needs and acting on these accordingly.
• Ordering, interpreting, and/or performing necessary diagnostic testing or labs.
• Initiating referral to appropriate resources and services.
• Completing appropriate and timely documentation in the electronic health record (EHR).
• Submitting billing in a timely fashion according to policy.
• Utilizing teaching/learning principles coupled with expert clinical knowledge to promote and provide education and counseling to the patient and/or family including teach back.
• Acting as a liaison for patients, families, and other health professionals.
• Contributing to the development and maintenance of best practice guidelines/protocols, quality and performance improvement projects, algorithms, and research.
• Providing excellent customer service and assisting in efforts to improve patient satisfaction scores.
• Striving for the highest quality in all aspects of work performance and assuming responsibility for improving care/services including onboarding of new team members.
• Maintaining privileges, mandatory education, and regulatory requirements as needed for area of specialization.

Requirements

• Certified or eligible for Family (FNP), Adult (ANP), Adult-Gerontology Primary Care (AGPCNP), Adult-Gerontology Acute Care (AGACNP) nurse practitioner certification in the state of Pennsylvania.
• Licensed or eligible for Pennsylvania APRN license.
• Prescriptive Authority or eligibility for the state of Pennsylvania.
• DEA registration required.
• BLS required.
• Minimum of 2 years APRN experience required.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive compensation.
• Annual quality incentive plan.
• Optional APC Professional Advancement Model with stipend.
• Generous PTO and PTO Cash Out Program.
• Annual $2,250 CME Allowance.
• Health, dental, and vision benefits.
• 403b and Defined Contribution Plans.
• Fully paid malpractice insurance.
• 12 Weeks Paid Parental Leave.

Community Overview

Headquartered in Wilmington, Delaware, ChristianaCare is one of the country's most dynamic health care organizations! ChristianaCare includes an extensive network of primary care and outpatient services, home health care, urgent care centers, three hospitals (1,336 beds), a freestanding emergency department, a Level I trauma center, and a Level III neonatal intensive care unit, a comprehensive stroke center, and regional centers of excellence in heart and vascular care, cancer care, and women's health.

Living in and around Delaware offers varied and affordable housing options in DE, PA, MD, or NJ. Connected by Amtrak and I-95, this region is a hub for excellent restaurants, entertainment and sporting venues, cultural events, and some of the nation's best colleges and universities. Our location puts you within 1-3 hours of four international airports, major cities including Philadelphia, New York City, and Washington, D.C., popular beach towns in MD, DE, and NJ, and popular ski resorts in PA and NY.