Nurse Practitioner for Maternal Fetal Medicine

Description

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As a member of the Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology the primary purpose of this position is to help manage the care of obstetrical patients in the outpatient setting while projecting a positive image of UPHS through excellent communication and customer service skills, to support patients/families, facility personnel, and UPHS processes to ensure excellent experience.

The CRNP in the specialty practice of Maternal Fetal Medicine will work collaboratively with physicians, fellows, APPs, nurses and staff in a team approach to enhance patient care that enables the division to streamline patient visits, improve patient access and provide a high level of coordinated, efficient and quality care to our high-risk obstetrical patients.

This position is full time, Monday – Friday. Incumbent will be responsible for providing APP MFM coverage, based on the greatest operational need of the division. Incumbent will be required to travel to provide coverage in primarily city-based practices, located at the Hospital of the University of PA (transitioning to 3535 Market in the Spring of 2027) and Penn Medicine Washington Square. However, incumbent may have to cover sessions at Penn Medicine Cherry Hill and Penn Medicine Chester County.

This position will include provision of direct patient care in the following settings with responsibilities as listed below:

• Antenatal Testing Unit (ATU)
• Interpretation, documentation, and billing of antenatal testing procedures
• Assessment and subsequent management and coordination of care abnormal antenatal testing findings
• Performance of AFIs and BPPs as needed
• Assessment, triage, and provision of E/M services identified during testing.
• Ultrasound Reading Room
• Preliminary review of first trimester, growth ultrasounds, cervical length ultrasounds
• Collaboration with physicians on management plans and follow-up for patients
• In person communication of ultrasound findings to patients
• Care coordination with prenatal care providers, outside referrals
• Patient tracking for highest risk/ complex patients
• MFM practice office
• Perform preconception and perinatal consultations for patients referred to MFM
• Collaborate with RN /LPN support staff to provide clinical guidance and management of MFM referred patients.
• Provide direct obstetrical care during practice-based office hours.
• Participate in specialty and division meetings.
• Respond to Heart Safe Motherhood clinical alerts, provide direct clinical care and management related to alerts and implement appropriate billing for management.
• Provide clinical management for diabetic glucose monitoring and medication/nutritional adjustments, in collaboration with multidisciplinary team.
  

This position is Full Time, Monday – Friday. Responsibilities at sites may vary, depending upon variation of services provided.

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 or physician assistant if necessary.
• The APP should function within their scope and refer to the collaborating/supervising physician when outside of scope, and/or directed by the physician or when requested by the patient and/or family. Performs interventions specific to assigned patient population and collaborative/written agreement.
• Participates in performance improvement processes to meet quality of care and service standards.
• Demonstrates awareness of professional responsibility as role models 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 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.
• Certified Nurse Practitioner PA (Required)
• PA and/or NJ CRNP licensure (CRNP) required.
• Prescriptive Authority (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 2 years >2.5years of experience, The CRNP must be reviewed by the Credentials Committee and approved by the Medical Board.
  
  

Minimum Requirements:

• Licensed to practice professional nursing in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, M.S.N, and certification as a Nurse Practitioner.
• Prior to employment, the CRNP must be reviewed by the Credentials Committee and approved by the Medical Board.
• BLS Required
• Board Certified Women's Health NP Preferred or Board-Certified Nurse Midwife
  
  

We believe that the best care for our patients starts with the best care for our employees. Our employee benefits programs help our employees get healthy and stay healthy. We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits program that includes one of the finest prepaid tuition assistance programs in the region. Penn Medicine employees are actively engaged and committed to our mission. Together we will continue to make medical advances that help people live longer, healthier lives.

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We are an Equal Opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, familial status, genetic information, domestic or sexual violence victim status, citizenship status, military status, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable law.