Advanced Practice Registered Nurses / Physician Assistants
Internal Number: JR60524
ChristianaCare is looking for a NP/PA to join our team in the Surgical Oncology practice. This is a Monday-Friday position with inpatient/outpatient and weekend rotation coverage.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Assess health status of the patients through complete physical examination and medical history
Evaluate, diagnose, manage and treat surgical patients in both inpatient and outpatient settings within the scope of their education, training and credentialing, and within established protocols, guidelines and procedures
Assist with preop and postop management of patients
Assist with the peer-to-peer reviews required by insurance companies for authorizations of procedures or tests
Utilize teaching/learning principles coupled with an expert clinical knowledge to promote and provide education to the staff, patient / family, and community
Participate in continuing education programs, in interdisciplinary conferences for the development of patient care
Act as liaison for patients, families, and health professionals
Collaborate with the Office Manager of the Practice regarding administrative issues that require intervention and/or resolution
Transcribe orders to be co-signed by the supervising physician in 24 hours
Demonstrate skills and knowledge necessary to provide care to patients, including knowledge of growth and development, the ability to obtain and interpret information, to identify patient needs and to provide care needed
Perform assigned work safely, adhering to established departmental safety rules and practices; report to supervisor, in a timely manner, any unsafe activities, conditions, hazards, or safety violations that may cause injury to oneself, other employees, patients and visitors
Perform other related duties as required
REQUIREMENTS:
Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program or Advanced Practice Nursing Master's program
BCLS and ACLS certification required
License or license eligible in the state of Delaware
Experience as a provider preferred
EEO Statement: Christiana Care Health System is an equal opportunity employer, firmly committed to prohibiting discrimination, whose staff is reflective of its community, and considers qualified applicants for open positions without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, disability, pregnancy, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.
UPDATE: ChristianaCare is committed to prioritizing the health and safety of our patients and caregivers. As we continue to meet the needs of our caregivers and our community through the COVID-19 pandemic, our commitment to health and safety requires that we take new steps to ensure a safe environment for medical care for our patients and a workplace that avoids preventable harm for our caregivers. For this reason, vaccination for COVID-19 is required for all caregivers at ChristianaCare and is considered a safety standard that is job-related and consistent with business necessity for all caregivers.
Christiana Care is growing and seeks physicians of all disciplines, from primary care through specialty and leadership positions. We also have tremendous opportunities for physician assistants and advanced practice registered nurses. We offer you: Inspiring, fast-paced, team-based practice environments; Epic EMRs and innovative medical technologies and treatments; Accessible leaders who listen to, value and appreciate you; Colleagues who’ve trained at other nationally respected medical centers; Support for your ideas, opinions and contributions. It’s the best of nationally recognized academic and community-based medicine, with you at the center. Bring us your passion for care and clinical excellence as well as your desire to make a difference. We’ll provide you with a highly competitive salary and excellent benefits, continuing education and recognition programs, and much more. Find your new job right now.