What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nurse Practitioner/ Physician Assistant, Vascular Surgery - Temple Faculty Practice position at Temple Health?
Temple’s Vascular Surgery department is searching for a Nurse Practitioner to join the team! This role falls under the Temple Faculty Practice division.
Setting: Outpatient
Hours: Fulltime: M-F, 8 hrs. a day/ 40 hrs. a week | No On Call or Weekends
Location: Temple Main with a possible rotation to Episcopal Campus
Duties:
Treats and evaluates patients; administers advanced nursing care in a particular clinical specialty area. Performs a wide variety of patient care activities including diagnosis, the prescription of medical therapeutics in collaboration with and under the direction of the licensed physician. Contributes to a safe and therapeutic environment that is centered on the needs of the patients, caregivers and others demonstrating concern for the patient's privacy, comfort, and emotional state. Treats patient with consideration to age, race, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, socioeconomic background, and culture in a caring, ethical, and professional manner.
Education:
Bachelor's Degree in Nursing from an accredited school of nursing Required
Master's Degree in Nursing from an accredited Nursing program Required
Experience:
2 years experience as a nurse practitioner Preferred
1 year experience in a clinical specialty practice Preferred
1 year outpatient/ambulatory experience Preferred
General Experience in an EPIC environment Preferred
Licenses / Certs:
PA Cert Reg Nurse Practitioner Required
PA Registered Nurse License or Multi State Compact RN License Required
Prescriptive Authority Preferred
Basic Life Support Required
Benefits:
Health Insurance, Vacation & Paid Time Off, 401K Plan