A Brief Overview

The Surgical Advanced Practice Provider team consists of Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants that provide 24/7 front line inpatient & consultative support to surgical patients at the King of Prussia Hospital. The Surgical APP will care for patients from the listed surgical specialties - Orthopedics, General Surgery, Otolaryngology (ENT), Plastics, Urology, and Neurosurgery. The Surgical APP will also provide procedural support, such as fracture reductions and laceration repair, in their consultant role for the hospital, including the emergency department. Orientation to this role will take place at the Philadelphia campus as well as King of Prussia Hospital. The role will also include off-shift responsibility. The off shift rotation schedule may include days, evenings, nights, weekends and holidays and will be determined by the clinical needs of the practice environment.

Under the supervision of/collaboration with an attending physician, the Advanced Practice Provider is responsible for the direct care of the population of patients that matches his/her scope of practice and skill set. This care is delivered in defined inpatient and procedural areas. The components of the role include clinical practice, consultation, professional development, education, and research.. The appropriate education will be determined by the scope of the role in a particular practice area. The clinical portion of this role will require increased level of accountability including managing a cohort of high acuity patients. In addition to managing patient care, the APP may be required to utilize invasive interventions and procedures to promote physiologic stability.

The King of Prussia Hospital blends acutely ill, surgical and injured patients from the surrounding communities and more specialized patients previously cared for at the University City campus. The King of Prussia Hospital provides high-value care through optimal alignment of resources while meeting expectations of patients, families and staff in caring for target patient populations. To learn more about the King of Prussia Hospital, please visit https://www.chop.edu/childrens-hospital-philadelphia-king-prussia

CHOP’s Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
CHOP 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.

Responsibilities

• Manage a cohort of patients, perform and document daily assessments, collect data, and analyze findings to inform family-centered plans of care.

• Perform advanced procedures listed in the Scope of Practice and approved as a part of the credentialing process.

• Serve as a consultant and educational resource to patients, families, students, and multidisciplinary healthcare team members.

• Participate in scholarly activities and maintain required competencies, identifying learning needs and seeking appropriate educational offerings.

• Address safety issues and demonstrate shared accountability for safe practice.

Education

• Required: Master's Degree- Nursing

• Preferred: Doctorate- Nursing

Skills and Abilities

• Ability to work in a team setting with multiple responsibilities

• Ability to use computer and electronic medical records effectively

Licenses and Certifications

• Required (upon hire in Pennsylvania): Registered Nurse and Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner (CRNP) (Pennsylvania) - Pennsylvania State Licensing Board

• Required (upon hire in New Jersey): Registered Nurse and Advanced Practice Nurse (APN) (New Jersey) - New Jersey State Licensing Board

• Required (upon hire): Specialty Certification as a Nurse Practitioner in area of education/subspecialty

• Required (within 3 months): Prescriptive Authority - Pennsylvania State Licensing Board or New Jersey State Licensing Board (depending on location)

Licenses and Certifications

• Required (upon hire in Pennsylvania): Certified Physician Assistant (PA-C) (Pennsylvania) - Pennsylvania State Licensing Board

• Required (upon hire in New Jersey): Certified Physician Assistant (PA-C) (New Jersey) - New Jersey State Licensing Board

• Required (upon hire): Certified Physician Assistant (PA-C) - National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants