Nurse Practitioner - Concussion Program

A Brief Overview

The Minds Matter Concussion Program at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) seeks a highly motivated and experienced Nurse Practitioner to join our renowned team. CHOP is a global leader in concussion care and research, setting the standard for diagnosis and treatment of concussions in children, teens, and young adults.

This is a full time day shift position 7am-4pm, Monday through Friday. No call coverage, weekends or holidays (unless there are special events) expected.

In this role you will provide comprehensive care for children and adolescents with concussions, including:

• Conducting thorough assessments and developing individualized treatment plans.
• Utilizing cutting-edge diagnostic tools and therapies.
• Guiding patients and families through the recovery process.
• Collaborating closely with primary care physicians and other specialists.
• Educating patients and families on concussion management and prevention strategies.
• Care for sports medicine orthopedic injuries as a portion of the role.
• Opportunity to be involved in research projects.

CHOP's Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
CHOP is committed to building an inclusive culture where employees feel a sense of belonging, connection, and community within their workplace. We are a team dedicated to fostering an environment that allows for all to be their authentic selves. We are focused on attracting, cultivating, and retaining diverse talent who can help us deliver on our mission to be a world leader in the advancement of healthcare for children.

We strongly encourage all candidates of diverse backgrounds and lived experiences to apply.

Responsibilities

• Manage a cohort of patients, perform and document daily assessments, collect data, and analyze findings to inform family-centered plans of care.

• Perform advanced procedures listed in the Scope of Practice and approved as a part of the credentialing process.

• Serve as a consultant and educational resource to patients, families, students, and multidisciplinary healthcare team members.

• Participate in scholarly activities and maintain required competencies, identifying learning needs and seeking appropriate educational offerings.

• Address safety issues and demonstrate shared accountability for safe practice.

Education

• Required: Master's degree- Nursing

• Preferred: Doctorate- Nursing

Skills and Abilities

• Ability to work in a team setting with multiple responsibilities

• Ability to use computer and electronic medical records effectively

Licenses and Certifications

• Required (upon hire in Pennsylvania): Registered Nurse and Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner (CRNP) (Pennsylvania) - Pennsylvania State Licensing Board

• Required (upon hire in New Jersey): Registered Nurse and Advanced Practice Nurse (APN) (New Jersey) - New Jersey State Licensing Board

• Required (upon hire): Specialty Certification as a Nurse Practitioner in area of education/subspecialty

• Required (within 3 months): Prescriptive Authority - Pennsylvania State Licensing Board or New Jersey State Licensing Board (depending on location