Cooper University Health Care · 1 month ago
Advanced Practice Provider - Internal Medicine
Cooper University Health Care is committed to providing extraordinary health care and is seeking an Advanced Practice Provider for Internal Medicine. The role involves managing patient care autonomously or in collaboration with physicians, performing assessments, diagnosing conditions, and prescribing treatments.
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Responsibilities
Assumes responsibility for advanced nursing practice within a clinical specialty
The Advanced Practice Provider (APP) is licensed, registered and has completed specialized graduate or doctoral education, and is nationally certified to provide health and medical care for diverse populations in a variety of settings
The Advanced Practice Nurse will function within the scope of practice as defined by the state nurses practice act, delineation of privileges set forth by the practice setting and the American Nurses’ Association Code of Ethics
The advanced practice nurse utilizes the scientific process and national standards of care as a framework for managing patient care
The Physician Assistant will function within the scope of practice as defined by the supervising physician
As licensed independent providers, APPs practice autonomously and/or in consultation with a collaborating/supervising physician and other health care professionals to assess, diagnose, treat and manage patients’ health problems/needs
The APP will perform a patient history and physical examination to determine a working differential diagnosis and develop an individualized plan of care
Services include, but are not limited to ordering, performing, supervising, and interpreting diagnostic and laboratory tests, and prescription of pharmacologic agents and non-pharmacologic therapies
The APP may provide therapeutic measures as appropriate and provide teaching, education and counseling to individuals, families and groups
For uncommon or unstable conditions, the APP will formulate diagnoses in consultation with his/her collaborating/supervising physician and either refer to a specialist or participate in the dual management and treatment with his/her collaborating/supervising physician
In addition to diagnosing and managing acute and chronic illnesses, APPs will emphasize health promotion and disease prevention
APPs will serve as health care researchers, professional educators, interdisciplinary consultants and patient advocates
Prescriptions may be provided by the APP, where clinically indicated, and shall be in accordance with the current APP prescribing guidelines and in accordance with state and federal law
Proper documentation of medications prescribed, and refills authorized, will be reflected in the patient’s chart
Qualification
Required
Licensed and registered as an Advanced Practice Provider
Completed specialized graduate or doctoral education
Nationally certified to provide health and medical care for diverse populations
Adult care experience as an Advanced Practice Provider is required
Master's degree in Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant
Board certification as Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant
Active New Jersey License
American Heart Association BLS certification
CDS/DEA certification
Preferred
1-2 years of experience as an Advanced Practice Provider preferably in Internal Medicine
Benefits
Health
Dental
Vision
Life
Disability
Retirement
Company
Cooper University Health Care
Cooper University Health Care is the leading academic health system in South Jersey and provides access to primary, specialty, tertiary, and urgent care, all within one complete health system.
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$0.1MKey Investors
Foundation For Health Advancement
2023-08-14Grant· $0.1M
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