Nurse Practitioner
Position Description
The Division of Electrophysiology is looking for either a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant. All nurse practitioners and physician assistants will function under the guidelines as designed by the University of Pennsylvania Medical Center medical staff guidelines and are credentialed through that body. The CRNP or PA hired by the Department of Advanced Practitioners will be held accountable through a formal job description, through the delineation of privileges, and through their agreement with their collaborating/supervising physician who has initiated a Collaborative Practice Agreement. All clinical work hours and associated requirements will be defined and managed under the direction of the collaborating physician/division designee, and within the Human Resource guidelines.
Minimum Requirements
Minimum Requirements for the Nurse Practitioners.
Licensed to practice professional Nursing in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, M.S.N, and certification as a Nurse Practitioner.
Minimum Requirements for the Physician Assistant. PA candidates will be licensed as PA in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, hold a master’s degree and national certification.
Prior to employment, the CRNP or PA must be reviewed by the Credentials Committee and approved by the Medical Board.
Acute Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant's with a strong cardiology background is strongly preferred.
If a new graduate NP/PA, a strong background in cardiology is required.
Additional Information
"At Penn Medicine, you will enjoy the camaraderie and support that you'll experience at our prestigious institution, as well as a comprehensive compensation and benefits program that includes one of the finest pre-paid tuition assistance programs in the region.
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