Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant, Oncology/Hematology, Jeanes Campus - FT, Day Shift, M-F - Fox Chase
Philadelphia, PA
About the Job
Description
The position (CRNP or PA-C) supports the Jeanes Hospital in-patient consult service at Jeanes for both Medical Oncology and Hematology services. The position provides in-patient support 3-4 days/week plus two-four ambulatory clinical sessions at FCCC. The robust justification is in email sent 10/2/2023.
The Advanced Practice Partner provides medical care and care coordination, increases patient access and contributes to improved quality for patients across all disciplines in the Temple Health University System. The Advanced Practitioner practices medicine on healthcare teams with physicians and other providers to improve coordination of care and improve patient outcomes. The Advanced Practitioner takes medical histories, conducts physical exams, diagnoses and treats illnesses, orders and interprets tests, develops treatment plans, counsels on preventive care, assists in surgery and writes prescriptions all in accordance with their scope of practice, licensure guidelines, and in collaboration with the supervising physician.
80% effort is in-patient consult service, managing both solid tumor and hematology consults at the Jeans hospital. Always working with collaborative faculty the APP is responsible for NEW and F/U Consult patient services. Medical history, discussing with referring physician, identifying and ordering diagnostics, presenting to the Service Attending, managing follow-ups and TOC as needed. 20% of effort is in support of a TBN solid tumor or hematology ambulatory clinic. Working with a collaborative faculty this effort includes independent and shared visits of patients with cancer diagnosis and disease. The APP provides medical care and coordination including medical histories, physical exams, diagnoses and treats illnesses, orders and interprets tests, develops treatment plans, counsels on preventive and end of palliative care, understands supports chemotherapy treatment plans writes prescriptions all in accordance with their scope of practice, licensure guidelines, and in collaboration with the collaborative physician.
Must have Oncology/Hematology training or experience and comfort on an in-patient service
Monday –Friday 8-5; some holidays. NO on-call
Requirements for CRNP:
Education
Masters Degree : Nursing (Required)
Licenses & Certifications
CRNP - PA Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner (Required)
RN-LIC - PA Registered Nurse License (Required)
BLS - Basic Life Support (Required)
ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support (Required)
PRX-AUTH - Prescriptive Authority (Preferred)
Experience
1 Year experience in a clinical specialty practice (Preferred)
2 Years experience as a nurse practitioner (Preferred)
Requirements for PA:
Education
Other : Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program. (Required)
Experience
1 year experience as a Physician Assistant (Preferred)
License/Certifications
MPA-LIC - PA Medical Physician Asst Lic (Required)
NCCPA - Certified Physician Assistant (Required)
Our Hospital/Organization Descriptions
Your Tomorrow is Here!
As one of the first cancer hospitals in the country, Fox Chase Cancer Center has been a national leader in cancer treatment, research, and prevention for more than 100 years. Fox Chase Cancer Center, part of the Temple University Health System, is committed to providing the best treatment options for our patients, and delivering that care with compassion.
At Fox Chase, we consider defeating cancer to be our calling. Our unique culture allows employees to work collaboratively with a single, shared focus, regardless of which department they’re in.
It’s essential for us to recruit not only the best talent in hospital care, but hire well-qualified prospective employees who are committed to serving our patients with the passion and excellence for which Fox Chase is known. Apply today to be part of the future of prevailing over cancer.
Your Tomorrow is Here!
Temple Health is a dynamic network of outstanding hospitals, specialty centers, and physician practices that is advancing the fight against disease, pushing the boundaries of medical science, and educating future healthcare professionals. Temple Health consists of Temple University Hospital (TUH), Fox Chase Cancer Center, TUH-Jeanes Campus, TUH-Episcopal Campus, TUH-Northeastern Campus, Temple Physicians, Inc., and Temple Transport Team. Temple Health is proudly affiliated with the Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University.
To support this mission, Temple Health is continuously recruiting top talent to join its diverse, 10,000 strong workforce that fosters a healthy, safe and productive environment for its patients, visitors, students and colleagues alike. At Temple Health, your tomorrow is here!
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
Your Tomorrow is Here!
As one of the first cancer hospitals in the country, Fox Chase Cancer Center has been a national leader in cancer treatment, research, and prevention for more than 100 years. Fox Chase Cancer Center, part of the Temple University Health System, is committed to providing the best treatment options for our patients, and delivering that care with compassion.
At Fox Chase, we consider defeating cancer to be our calling. Our unique culture allows employees to work collaboratively with a single, shared focus, regardless of which department they’re in.
It’s essential for us to recruit not only the best talent in hospital care, but hire well-qualified prospective employees who are committed to serving our patients with the passion and excellence for which Fox Chase is known. Apply today to be part of the future of prevailing over cancer.