Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant - Inpatient Flex Team

Nurse Practitioner Above average in Critical Care (NP)Full-Time Physician-Supervised State

Listed compensation

$115K - $152K

Listing transparency4 of 6 stated

Ask the employer about the work setting and nights and shift pattern.

Employment & setting
Full-Time
Call expectations
Includes call
Weekends
Includes weekends
Posted 5mo ago

Job Description

  • ability including managing a cohort of high acuity patients and may be required to utilize invasive interventions and procedures to promote physiologic st
  • ability as per their delineation of privileges.

The role will also include off-shift responsibility which may include days, evenings, nights, weekends and holidays and will be determined by the clinical needs of the practice environment.

  • ability. Utilizes the data to formulate a plan of care. Performs therapeutic interventions to stabilize acute and critical health problems. Specific interventions are listed in the Scope of Practice Document and approved as a part of the credentialing/privileging process. Analyzes the indications, contraindications, risk of complications and cost-benefits of therapeutic interventions. Manages the plan of care through evaluation, modification and documentation according to the patient's response to therapy. Manages changes in condition with a focus on optimizing the patient outcomes. Incorporates health promotion, health protection and injury prevention measures into the plan of care within the context of the complex acute, critical and chronic illness. Facilitates the patient's transitions between and within health care settings. Serves as an educational resource to the patient/family, nursing staff, and provider team. Acts as a consultant to multidisciplinary health care team members. Participates in scholarly activities including research and education. Participates in own professional development by maintaining required competencies, identifying learning needs and seeking appropriate educational offerings. Participates in the professional development of others. Acts as a prece
  • ptor and mentor to support the development of nurses, nurse practitioners, students, and other health care providers. Demonstrates a commitment to patient safety by speaking up about safety issues and changing practice to enhance safety. Shares errors or potential errors through system reporting mechanisms. Demonstrates shared account
  • ability for safe practice. Education Master's Degree Nursing Required Education Master's Degree - Physician Assistant Required Skills and Abilities Ability to work in an inter-professional team setting with multiple responsibilities. Ability to use computer and electronic medical records effectively. Refer to Scope of Practice Document and Clinical Responsibilities Checklist for specific requirements of role. Computer Competency Basic use of a computer (mouse, keyboard, printer, USB ports). Basic use of Microsoft Office (Word processing, spreadsheets, presentations and Skype). Web browsing, intranet search, document access. Use of shared network file space. Basic use of patient facing technology. (e. g. IV pumps, point of care devices, CR monitors). Navigation and use of clinical communication systems. Information Literacy Determines the nature and extent of clinical information needed and uses the appropriate technology to access it. Accesses needed information effectively and efficiently. Evaluates information and its sources critically and appropriately incorporates it into clinical practice. Evaluates outcomes of the use of information. Information Management Literacy Navigation of the electronic health record system. Ability to locate and review specific patient data in various clinical information systems. Effectively uses clinical decision support tools. Understands policies and procedures, confidentiality, security, and privacy regulations regarding the use of clinical information systems. Ability to collect clinical data using quality improvement tools. Licenses and Certifications Registered Nurse (Pennsylvania) - Pennsylvania State Licensing Board - upon hire - Required or Registered Nurse (New Jersey) - New Jersey State Licensing Board - upon hire - Required and Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner (CRNP) (Pennsylvania) - Pennsylvania State Licensing Board - upon hire - Required or Advanced Practice Nurse (APN) (New Jersey) - New Jersey State Licensing Board - upon hire - Required and Prescriptive Authority (Pennsylvania) - Pennsylvania State Licensing Board - within 3 months - Required or Prescriptive Authority (New Jersey) - New Jersey State Licensing Board - within 3 months - Required and Specialty Certification - in area of education/subspecialty. Required certification must match scope of practice for that practice area. - upon hire - Required Licenses and Certifications Required (upon hire in Pennsylvania): Certified Physician Assistant (PA-C) (Pennsylvania) - Pennsylvania State Licensing Board Required (upon hire in New Jersey): Certified Physician Assistant (PA-C) (New Jersey) - New Jersey State Licensing Board Required (upon hire): Certified Physician Assistant (PA-C) - National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants To carry out its mission, CHOP is committed to supporting the health of our patients, families, workforce, and global community. As a condition of employment, CHOP employees who work in patient care buildings or who have patient facing responsibilities must receive an annual influenza vaccine. Learn more. EEO / VEVRAA Federal Contractor | Tobacco Statement SALARY RANGE: $115,060.00 - $152,450.00 Annually Salary ranges are shown for full-time jobs. If you're working part-time, your pay will be adjusted accordingly. ------------------- This job is eligible for an incentive program. At CHOP, we are committed to fair and transparent pay practices. Factors such as skills and experience could result in an offer above the salary range noted in this job posting. Click here for more information regarding CHOP's Compensation and Benefits. Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) is the nation's first hospital devoted exclusively to the care of children. Since our start in 1855, CHOP has been the birthplace for countless breakthroughs and dramatic firsts in pediatric medicine. Built on a foundation of delivering safe, high-quality, family-centered care, the Hospital has fostered medical discoveries and innovations that have improved pediatric healthcare and saved countless children’s lives. Today, families facing complex conditions come to CHOP from all over the world, and our compassionate care and innovation has repeatedly earned us a spot on the U. S. News & World Report's Honor Roll of the nation's best children's hospitals.

Key Responsibilities

The Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant provides direct care and follow-up for high-acuity patients across multiple inpatient units including the PICU and NICU. They collaborate with attending physicians to manage care plans, perform therapeutic interventions, and serve as an educational resource for the multidisciplinary team.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Master's degree and possess at least one year of inpatient APP experience, with ICU experience preferred. Current licensure as a Registered Nurse or Physician Assistant in Pennsylvania or New Jersey is required upon hire.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Pediatric careCritical careInpatient managementClinical assessmentPatient stabilizationClinical documentationMultidisciplinary collaborationPreceptingMentoringInvasive procedures

Critical Care — Nurse Practitioner Career Context

Of the 50 active Nurse Practitioner listings this role was benchmarked against, 20% are remote, 74% have no call, 80% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Pennsylvania is 97.6 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$134k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $137k in an average-cost state. 61.7% of Pennsylvania clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Top Nurse Practitioner Jobs

37 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution37 jobs · 29 employers

11
<$140k
9
$140k-165k
13
$165k-190k
2
$200k
2
$260k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks35 jobs · 29 employers

401k / retirement match
83%
CME allowance
69%
Sign-on bonus
37%
Loan repayment
11%
Relocation assistance
11%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

PMHNP Nurse Practitioner in Philadelphia / Penn, PA

LifeStance Health · Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

$230k-$260k
#2

PMHNP Nurse Practitioner in Philadelphia / Rittenhouse Square, PA

LifeStance Health · Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

$230k-$260k
#3

Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) Full Time

$115k-$200k
#4

Nurse Practitioner New Haven CT

$160K - $200K
+ 35 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

1.7/ 10
Listing-based score

Above average in Critical Care (NP)

  • Includes call
  • Includes weekends
Children's Hospital of Philadelphia logo

About Children's Hospital of Philadelphia

Hospitals and Health Care
Philadelphia, PA
10,000+ employees

Benefits & Perks

Health Insurance
Dental/Vision
Incentive Program