ADVANCED PRACTICE PROVIDER - PRIMARY CARE OPEN ACCESS
Cherry Hill, New Jersey
Overview
Our ADVANCED PRACTICE PROVIDER - PRIMARY CARE OPEN ACCESS are clinical innovators who utilize the scientific process and national standards as a framework for providing extraordinary care while functioning within scope of practice and as part of a collaborative team with physicians and other team members. They serve as clinicians, health care researchers, professional educators, interdisciplinary consultants, and patient advocates.
Success Profile
We’ve identified several ADVANCED PRACTICE PROVIDER - PRIMARY CARE OPEN ACCESS personality traits that best fit within our organizational infrastructure, company culture, and shared values. Are you a match?
- Collaborative
- Communicator
- Compassionate
- Results-Driven
- Strategic
- Clinical Excellence
Culture
At Cooper University Health Care, we’ve built an environment where everyone is passionate about learning, healing, and service. Making this mission a reality means cultivating supportive, inspiration-focused conversations between our team members at every level. We’re proud of the purpose-driven culture our team shares, and the outcomes it produces for our patients.
Cooper Advanced Practice Providers (APPs) are valued members of our medical staff and work collaboratively with our health care teams across the organization. Our APPs work at top of license, providing high quality, compassionate care to patients in primary, acute, and specialty care settings.
- Eileen F. Campbell MSN, APN
Chief Advanced Practice Provider
Employee Voices
Benefits
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403(b)
As a way to jumpstart your retirement savings, Cooper University Health Care will have 3% of your compensation automatically deducted from your pay each payroll period and contributed to your account under the plan with Fidelity Investments.
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Medical/Dental
Cooper offers multiple health plans through Independence Administrators (IA) which give you expanded access through the national Blue Card PPO program. Cooper offers dental benefits through Delta Dental PPO Plus Premier and Sun Life DMO.
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Tuition Reimbursment
Cooper University Health Care believes that ongoing education is important, both personally and professionally. If you are a benefit eligible, full-time, or part-time team member authorized to work at least 20 hours per week, you are eligible for Tuition Assistance.
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Educational Stipend
Cooper offers an annual educational stipend based on your employment status. These funds can be used for educational conferences, trainings, subscriptions, etc. In addition, Cooper covers the renewal cost of licenses and certifications that are required for your position. As a nationally recognized academic health system, Cooper offers many learning opportunities including free CE/CME events. There are many opportunities to continue your professional growth as a team member at Cooper!
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Peer Connection Support Group
Our APP Peer Support & Connection team is here to provide nonjudgmental, confidential support to APPs who are experiencing distress or simply looking for connection with other team members.
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Professional Development
There are many opportunities to get involved in precepting, mentorship, research, Interprofessional education, grand rounds and presentations.
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AP Council
Our AP Council promotes opportunities that enhance our APP’s professional growth & development from novice to expert. All are encouraged to get involved in our Engagement, Professional Development and Orientation/Transition Committees for fun, learning and networking opportunities!
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APP Symposium Committee
Cooper APPs host an annual APP Symposium, an in person educational event. This is a great way to continue your education, sharpen our presentation skills and network with colleagues.
Responsibilities
ADVANCED PRACTICE PROVIDER - PRIMARY CARE OPEN ACCESS
Cherry Hill, NJJob ID 54516Job Type Full TimeShift DaySpecialty Nurse PractitionerAt Cooper University Health Care, our commitment to providing extraordinary health care begins with our team. Our extraordinary professionals are continuously discovering clinical innovations and enhanced access to the most up-to-date facilities, equipment, technologies and research protocols. We have a commitment to our employees to provide competitive rates and compensation programs. Cooper offers full and part-time employees a comprehensive benefits program, including health, dental, vision, life, disability, and retirement. We also provide attractive working conditions and opportunities for career growth through professional development.
Discover why Cooper University Health Care is the employer of choice in South Jersey.
Short Description
ADVANCED PRACTICED PROVIDER (APP) - Advanced Practice Nurse or Physician Assistant – Primary Care Open Access – Cherry Hill, NJ
Assumes responsibility as an APP practicing within a clinical specialty. All duties and responsibilities must be accomplished in accordance with Cooper Hospital policy and procedures.
The Advanced Practice Provider (APP) in ambulatory office working in open access scheduling should demonstrate clinical expertise in assessment of patients with various medical complaints. The APP must have diagnostic reasoning skills and the ability to therapeutically manage a variety of medical illnesses and injury in a timely manner. This position will include independent evaluation and formation of treatment plans by the advanced practice provider. Consultation by the attending physician will always be available and will be utilized at the discretion of the advanced practice nurse.
The APN should be able to:
• Perform a comprehensive history and physical exam of patients with chronic, urgent and emergent conditions
• Document the patient encounter in a thorough manner in the electronic health record
• Formulate a differential diagnosis and treatment plan for patients presenting to the ambulatory office
• Order and interpret diagnostic tests, including diagnostic x-rays and basic lab tests including but not limited to, urinalysis, CBC and basic chemistry, etc.
• Assess the severity of illness in a particular patient, and seek consultation and guidance from the attending physician if the complexity of patient’s condition warrants physician involvement or is beyond the demonstrated scope of practice of the individual APP
• Communicate pertinent patient information to the collaborating/consulting physician when appropriate
• Provide patients with discharge instruction and teaching with each encounter and direct patient to appropriate follow-up care
• Perform patient follow-up calls per department protocols
Experience Required
A minimum of 2 years in Urgent Care or Primary Care preferred but not required.
Education Requirements
Master's degree in Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant
License/Certification Requirements
Board certification Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant; Active New Jersey License; American Heart Association BLS and CDS/DEA. **Certain assignments/locations may require advance certification (ACLS/PALS)
Special Requirements
Schedule Days/Hours: Monday – Friday; Full time 40 hours weekly
The New Jersey Pay Transparency Act requires disclosure of the pay range for this position.
A salary offer will vary based on the job role, candidate experience, qualifications, internal pay equity and market data.
Cooper University Health Care is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to equal employment opportunity for all team members. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, or any other status protected by law or regulation. To request reasonable accommodation, contact talent-acquisition@cooperhealth.edu