Advanced Practice Nurse or Physicians Assistant- West Chester

Advanced Practice Nurse or Physician Assistant - West Chester

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The APRN II is a nurse prepared with graduate-level nursing education and authorized to practice and prescribe as a Clinical Nurse Specialist or Certified Nurse Practitioner in collaboration with one or more physicians or podiatrists. Advanced clinical practice in nursing includes the following components: assessmentnyama patient health status, diagnostic testing, diagnoses, development of treatment plans, implementation of treatment plans, follow‑up and evaluation of the patient’s response to treatment, accurate documentation of the patient’s status, and patient advocacy.

APRNs are clinical experts who design, implement and evaluate patient‑specific and population‑based programs of care and promote care through a variety of methods. APRNs function at all levels of the healthcare system within three spheres of influence: client, personnel, and organization. APRNs must have a collaborating physician(s) in an associated Standard Care Arrangement. The APRN II must spend 50% of hours worked utilizing prescriptive authority in their advanced clinical practice role.

ⅼ Master’s Degree in Nursing ⅼ Graduate from NP, CNS or midwife program ⅼ Specialty certification in area of expertise ⅼ Registered Nurse with APRN Licensure ⅼ Demonstrated expertise in area of clinical specialization ⅼ Professional membership in specialty nursing organization required within one year of start date ⅼ 3–4 years experience Clinical in Nursing practice in geriatric, occupational health, or other applicable setting.

ⅼ Collaborates and consults with the interdisciplinary healthcare team, the patient and family when diagnosing, prioritizing problems, and implementing interventions. Provides consultation, initiates referrals and promotes collaboration among team members. ⅼ Provides effective leadership, integrates analysis of cost and benefits in care decisions, designs innovative solutions. ⅼ Utilizes, participates in, and disseminates research, evidence‑based practice or quality improvement projects to enhance clinical practice.

May serve as primary or co‑investigator. ⅼ Provides education to patients, families, and healthcare providers; acts as mentor and preceptor; supports nurses and other professionals.