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HOME-BASED PRIMARY CARE JOB DESCRIPTION Jefferson Center City Home-Base Primary Care (HBPC) Program is housed within the Division of Geriatric Medicine and Department of Family and Community Medicine (DFCM). HBPC provides comprehensive, patient-centric, primary care for homebound patients. The program provides high-quality geriatric care using the Age-Friendly 4Ms framework (Medications, Mobility, Mentation and What Matters). We are seeking a CRNP to serve as a provider for this program. Responsibilities The CRNP will work in collaboration with, and is an integral member of, a multidisciplinary health care team. Full time 1.0 FTE = 40hrs/weekly Assessment & Management Performs comprehensive primary care and documents in the medical record. Orders and collects data using appropriate assessment techniques, relevant supporting diagnostic information and diagnostic procedures where indicated. Assesses for risks associated with the care of the acute and complex chronically ill patient unique to the geriatric patient including medication side effects, immobility, impaired nutrition, fluid and electrolyte imbalance, immunocompetence, invasive interventions and diagnostic procedures. Understands the Age-Friendly framework of the 4Ms and incorporates them into clinical care and documentation Diagnosis Collaborates with interdisciplinary health care team in diagnosing and managing geriatric syndromes and issues that arise in the home setting. Manages diagnostic tests through ordering, interpretation, performance, and supervision. Formulates differential diagnoses by priority. Diagnoses complications and orders appropriate interventions Formulates Plan of Care Identifies expected outcomes from diagnosis, and formulates and documents a plan of care to address complex acute and chronic health care needs. Utilizes evidenced based practice guidelines and protocols in an individualized, dynamic plan of care that can be applied across the continuum. Implements and modifies plan of care. Recommends diagnostic strategies and therapeutic interventions. May perform advanced procedures consistent with privileges and competency validation. Communication and Collaboration Maintains ongoing communication and collaboration with interdisciplinary health care team. Maintains ongoing communication and collaboration with specialist for HBPC patients Participates in weekly interdisciplinary team rounding Facilitates and communicates with patient, family and staff to promote high-quality, Age-Friendly care of HBPC patients Documentation Documentation is timely, meets acute care compliance standards and captures patient acuity and is grounded in the Age-Friendly 4 Ms. Professional Practice Demonstrates Professional Practice behaviors including: preceptor/mentoring, education and instruction of graduate students. Seeks opportunities for active engagement in research and the analysis of evidenced based practice. Actively participates in Advance Practice Grand Rounds and specialty specific meetings. Maintains CEUs, and membership in a professional organization. Masterâ¿¿s Degree National Board Certification as an Adult Nurse Practitioner BLS certification At least 2 years of experience as CRNP preferred Experience or strong interest in geriatric population preferred, geriatrics certification preferred Masterâ¿¿s Degree National Board Certification as an Adult Nurse Practitioner BLS certification At least 2 years of experience as CRNP preferred Experience or strong interest in geriatric population preferred, geriatrics certification
Preferred
Job Description
Work Shift
Workday Day (United States of America)
Worker Sub Type
Regular
Employee Entity
Thomas Jefferson University Hospitals, Inc.
Primary Location Address
833 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Nationally ranked, Jefferson, which is principally located in the greater Philadelphia region, Lehigh Valley and Northeastern Pennsylvania and southern New Jersey, is reimagining health care and higher education to create unparalleled value. Jefferson is more than 65,000 people strong, dedicated to providing the highest-quality, compassionate clinical care for patients; making our communities healthier and stronger; preparing tomorrow's professional leaders for 21st-century careers; and creating new knowledge through basic/programmatic, clinical and applied research. Thomas Jefferson University, home of Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Jefferson College of Nursing, and the Kanbar College of Design, Engineering and Commerce, dates back to 1824 and today comprises 10 colleges and three schools offering 200 undergraduate and graduate programs to more than 8,300 students. Jefferson Health, nationally ranked as one of the top 15 not-for-profit health care systems in the country and the largest provider in the Philadelphia and Lehigh Valley areas, serves patients through millions of encounters each year at 32 hospitals campuses and more than 700 outpatient and urgent care locations throughout the region. Jefferson Health Plans is a not-for-profit managed health care organization providing a broad range of health coverage options in Pennsylvania and New Jersey for more than 35 years.
Jefferson is committed to providing equal educational and employment opportunities for all persons without regard to age, race, color, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, military status, veteran status, handicap or disability or any other protected group or status.
Benefits
Jefferson offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time colleagues, including medical (including prescription), supplemental insurance, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance, short- and long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, retirement plans, tuition assistance, as well as voluntary benefits, which provide colleagues with access to group rates on insurance and discounts. Colleagues have access to tuition discounts at Thomas Jefferson University after one year of full time service or two years of part time service. All colleagues, including those who work less than part-time (including per diem colleagues, adjunct faculty, and Jeff Temps), have access to medical (including prescription) insurance.
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Job Description
HOME-BASED PRIMARY CARE JOB DESCRIPTION Jefferson Center City Home-Base Primary Care (HBPC) Program is housed within the Division of Geriatric Medicine and Department of Family and Community Medicine (DFCM). HBPC provides comprehensive, patient-centric, primary care for homebound patients. The program provides high-quality geriatric care using the Age-Friendly 4Ms framework (Medications, Mobility, Mentation and What Matters). We are seeking a CRNP to serve as a provider for this program. Responsibilities The CRNP will work in collaboration with, and is an integral member of, a multidisciplinary health care team. Full time 1.0 FTE = 40hrs/weekly Assessment & Management Performs comprehensive primary care and documents in the medical record. Orders and collects data using appropriate assessment techniques, relevant supporting diagnostic information and diagnostic procedures where indicated. Assesses for risks associated with the care of the acute and complex chronically ill patient unique to the geriatric patient including medication side effects, immobility, impaired nutrition, fluid and electrolyte imbalance, immunocompetence, invasive interventions and diagnostic procedures. Understands the Age-Friendly framework of the 4Ms and incorporates them into clinical care and documentation Diagnosis Collaborates with interdisciplinary health care team in diagnosing and managing geriatric syndromes and issues that arise in the home setting. Manages diagnostic tests through ordering, interpretation, performance, and supervision. Formulates differential diagnoses by priority. Diagnoses complications and orders appropriate interventions Formulates Plan of Care Identifies expected outcomes from diagnosis, and formulates and documents a plan of care to address complex acute and chronic health care needs. Utilizes evidenced based practice guidelines and protocols in an individualized, dynamic plan of care that can be applied across the continuum. Implements and modifies plan of care. Recommends diagnostic strategies and therapeutic interventions. May perform advanced procedures consistent with privileges and competency validation. Communication and Collaboration Maintains ongoing communication and collaboration with interdisciplinary health care team. Maintains ongoing communication and collaboration with specialist for HBPC patients Participates in weekly interdisciplinary team rounding Facilitates and communicates with patient, family and staff to promote high-quality, Age-Friendly care of HBPC patients Documentation Documentation is timely, meets acute care compliance standards and captures patient acuity and is grounded in the Age-Friendly 4 Ms. Professional Practice Demonstrates Professional Practice behaviors including: preceptor/mentoring, education and instruction of graduate students. Seeks opportunities for active engagement in research and the analysis of evidenced based practice. Actively participates in Advance Practice Grand Rounds and specialty specific meetings. Maintains CEUs, and membership in a professional organization. Masterâ¿¿s Degree National Board Certification as an Adult Nurse Practitioner BLS certification At least 2 years of experience as CRNP preferred Experience or strong interest in geriatric population preferred, geriatrics certification preferred Masterâ¿¿s Degree National Board Certification as an Adult Nurse Practitioner BLS certification At least 2 years of experience as CRNP preferred Experience or strong interest in geriatric population preferred, geriatrics certification
Preferred
Job Description
Work Shift
Workday Day (United States of America)
Worker Sub Type
Regular
Employee Entity
Thomas Jefferson University Hospitals, Inc.
Primary Location Address
833 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Nationally ranked, Jefferson, which is principally located in the greater Philadelphia region, Lehigh Valley and Northeastern Pennsylvania and southern New Jersey, is reimagining health care and higher education to create unparalleled value. Jefferson is more than 65,000 people strong, dedicated to providing the highest-quality, compassionate clinical care for patients; making our communities healthier and stronger; preparing tomorrow's professional leaders for 21st-century careers; and creating new knowledge through basic/programmatic, clinical and applied research. Thomas Jefferson University, home of Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Jefferson College of Nursing, and the Kanbar College of Design, Engineering and Commerce, dates back to 1824 and today comprises 10 colleges and three schools offering 200 undergraduate and graduate programs to more than 8,300 students. Jefferson Health, nationally ranked as one of the top 15 not-for-profit health care systems in the country and the largest provider in the Philadelphia and Lehigh Valley areas, serves patients through millions of encounters each year at 32 hospitals campuses and more than 700 outpatient and urgent care locations throughout the region. Jefferson Health Plans is a not-for-profit managed health care organization providing a broad range of health coverage options in Pennsylvania and New Jersey for more than 35 years.
Jefferson is committed to providing equal educational and employment opportunities for all persons without regard to age, race, color, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, military status, veteran status, handicap or disability or any other protected group or status.
Benefits
Jefferson offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time colleagues, including medical (including prescription), supplemental insurance, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance, short- and long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, retirement plans, tuition assistance, as well as voluntary benefits, which provide colleagues with access to group rates on insurance and discounts. Colleagues have access to tuition discounts at Thomas Jefferson University after one year of full time service or two years of part time service. All colleagues, including those who work less than part-time (including per diem colleagues, adjunct faculty, and Jeff Temps), have access to medical (including prescription) insurance.
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