What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nurse Practitioner , Geriatrics (Outpatient) - Lancaster General Health position at Penn Medicine, University of Pennsylvania Health System?
Description
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Position Description:
LGHP Geriatrics is seeking a part-time Nurse Practitioner to join their nationally recognized team. The Geriatrics team, consisting of 40 physicians and nurse practitioners, provides high quality care to the frail geriatric population in a variety of service areas including the outpatient office, nursing home, hospital consult service, and home care. Our team focuses on providing the geriatric population of Lancaster County, PA with the highest standard of care tailored to meet individual patient needs. Outpatient scope of practice would include acute visits, management of chronic illness, and development of a patient panel.
Hours: Part-time position, 0.8 FTE (32 hours/week); Tuesday-Friday (8am-5pm). Minimum on-call rotation (1-2 times/month from 5pm-10pm). Very light holiday weekday on-call rotation (8am-4pm); approximately 1 holiday on-call every 3 years.
Position Requirements:
Nurse Practitioner
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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.
Penn Medicine is dedicated to our tripartite mission of providing the highest level of care to patients, conducting innovative research, and educating future leaders in the field of medicine. Working for this leading academic medical center means collaboration with top clinical, technical and business professionals across all disciplines.
Today at Penn Medicine, someone will make a breakthrough. Someone will heal a heart, deliver hopeful news, and give comfort and reassurance. Our employees shape our future each day. Are you living your life's work?
Position Description:
LGHP Geriatrics is seeking a part-time Nurse Practitioner to join their nationally recognized team. The Geriatrics team, consisting of 40 physicians and nurse practitioners, provides high quality care to the frail geriatric population in a variety of service areas including the outpatient office, nursing home, hospital consult service, and home care. Our team focuses on providing the geriatric population of Lancaster County, PA with the highest standard of care tailored to meet individual patient needs. Outpatient scope of practice would include acute visits, management of chronic illness, and development of a patient panel.
Hours: Part-time position, 0.8 FTE (32 hours/week); Tuesday-Friday (8am-5pm). Minimum on-call rotation (1-2 times/month from 5pm-10pm). Very light holiday weekday on-call rotation (8am-4pm); approximately 1 holiday on-call every 3 years.
Position Requirements:
Nurse Practitioner
- Valid Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner license and Certificate of Prescriptive Authority in Pennsylvania
- Valid Pennsylvania licensure as a Registered Nurse
- Certification by ANCC or other qualifying agency in area of specialty required (Adult NP, AGPCNP preferred; FNP acceptable).
- Minimum one-year experience as a Nurse Practitioner is highly preferred
- Featured as a Forbes Top Employer
- Comprehensive benefits package inclusive of PSLF eligibility, strong retirement, dependent tuition benefit, CME and time off programs
- Onboarding/orientation program designed for individual education and support, including EMR training
- Employee wellness resources and work/life programs including active efforts to reduce in-basket burden and after-hours clinical work
- Access to in-system referrals for patients
- Networking and connection to colleagues across all specialties throughout Penn Medicine
Live Your Life's Work
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.