St. Christopher's Hospital for Children is seeking a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner in our Child Protection Program to join our team.
The Advanced Practitioner is responsible for providing patients with excellence in practice as demonstrated by competent and safe care as mandated by standards set forth by St. Christopher's Hospital for Children policies/procedures, nursing policies/procedures, JCAHO standards and CRNP scope of practice and standards. The CRNP will provide clinical care to patients seen by the Child Protection Program and will support the departmental physician(s) as assigned by the Section Chief and or Director of Practice Plan Operations and Practice/Program Manager.
The CRNP will have a demonstrated interest in evaluating pediatric patients who present with concerns for maltreatment. This person will work independently, be highly organized, demonstrate skills to listen effectively and communicate verbally and in writing and be skilled at providing care based on physical, psychological, developmental and social, education, safety and related criteria appropriate to the age of the patients served in their service area. This provider will be able to accurately perform age-specific assessments on children from infants through adolescents. The CRNP will be required to work within a multidisciplinary setting and work closely with child welfare agencies.
EXPERIENCE/INTEREST
Clinical experience/interest in evaluating children who present with concerns for physical/sexual abuse or neglect in the inpatient and outpatient setting.
Detailed and thorough clinical documentation skills
Experience/interest in acute sexual assault evaluations with evidence collection
Works to understand the needs of patients and their families, and assists with care planning and goal setting
Assumes responsibility for management of care for assigned patient caseload directly supervised by attending physician
Establishing protocols as well as policies and procedures for the program in collaboration with /supervising physician and program staff
Devises evidence based treatment plans and communicates plan to investigative agencies and primary care physician
Completes all required medical documentation, including photo-documentation, in electronic health record system.
Ability to effective communication with non-medical (police, DHS) professionals regarding patient evaluations in a coherent manner
Interest in teaching trainees (medical students, residents and fellows) as well as multidisciplinary partners, including law enforcement, child protective services, and mental health providers
Regularly participates in multidisciplinary case meetings and peer review
May be required to testify in court as it relates to patient evaluations
The Benefits We Offer:
Competitive compensation package
Comprehensive benefits including health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance
Retirement savings plan with employer automatic contribution and employer match.
Malpractice insurance & tail coverage
Educational Loan Assistance
Paid time-off allowance
Commuter Benefits- tax-free transit or parking
CME time and money
Supportive health system to advance goals
Putting Kids and Families First Since 1875
St. Christopher's Hospital for Children, a partnership between Tower Health and Drexel University, is a 188-bed facility that provides exceptional care to children throughout the Greater Philadelphia area and surrounding counties. With more than 220 pediatric experts on staff, St. Christopher's Hospital for Children combines topnotch pediatric care with a wide array of pediatric specialties, including Cardiology; Ear, Nose and Throat; Gastroenterology; Oncology; and Orthopedics. It houses the only Pediatric Burn Center between New York City and Baltimore and is one of only three Level I Pediatric Trauma Centers in Pennsylvania. St. Christopher's is a Magnet® designated hospital and has been recognized as a Women's Choice Award Best Children's Hospital.
The Community:
Philadelphia located between New York and Washington D.C, is considered to be the birthplace of the United States. The Constitution was debated here in Philadelphia in what is now the Independence Hall. The nearby Liberty Bell Center is home to the famous two-thousand-pound bell which became a symbol of freedom. The National Constitution Center also tells the story of 1920s prohibition. Learn more about Al Capone and other famous former inmates at the Eastern State Penitentiary. The Philadelphia Museum of Art, one of the country's largest museums, is not to be missed. At Fairmount Park, discover outdoor art on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway, as well as the Smith Memorial Arch dedicated to Civil War heroes. Attractions for kids include Philadelphia Zoo, the oldest zoo in America. Meet more animals at the Academy of Natural Sciences or enjoy fun and educational interactive displays at the Please Touch Museum.
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Websites:
St. Christopher's Hospital for Children
City of Philadelphia
Contact Person Name: Lisa Wortman
Contact Phone Number: 484-628-0556
Contact Email: Lisa.Wortman@towerhealth.org
Qualifications
Education Requirements
Master's Degree
Experience
Preferably a minimum of two year's experience in advance practice nursing role as a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner. Prior work experience suitable for the position is preferred
Demonstrated competency/interest in trauma informed care
Demonstrated ability to work with vulnerable patient population and communicate compassionately, remain objective and be non-judgmental
Certification and Licensure
PA Registered Nurse License
PA Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner License
Ability to get SANE (SANE ASSAULT NURSE EXAMINER) certified within 12 months of hire, if certification is not already obtained
Required Skills
Excellent Communications Skills
Excellent Interpersonal Skills
Leadership Skills
Overview
Tower Health is a regional integrated healthcare system that offers compassionate, high-quality, leading-edge healthcare and wellness services to communities in Berks, Chester, Montgomery, and Philadelphia Counties. With approximately 11,500 employees, Tower Health consists of Reading Hospital in West Reading; Phoenixville Hospital in Phoenixville; Pottstown Hospital in Pottstown; and St. Christopher's Hospital for Children in Philadelphia. Tower Health has partnered with Drexel University College of Medicine to open a new medical school one-half mile walking distance from Reading Hospital, a regional medical campus for Drexel University College of Medicine at Tower Health. The school opened in 2021 and is currently accepting enrollment applications for the second class in 2024. In addition, Reading Hospital is the main training hospital for the medical school and supports ACGME accredited residency and fellowship programs. For more information, visit towerhealth.org
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