Night-Shift Corrections Primary Care NP

Highmark Health; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Highmark Health is seeking a board-certified Nurse Practitioner to provide acute and behavioral health care with a focus on comprehensive patient assessment, treatment planning, and care coordination. The role includes shift rotations, including nights and weekends, and requires prescriptive authority and regulatory compliance.

The ideal candidate holds an MSN, NP certification, and licensure in Pennsylvania with DEA eligibility within 60 days of hire.

Qualifications

• MSN from the practicing State Board of Nursing Approved Master’s Program is required.
• National Board Certification for Nurse Practitioners through an accredited association required.
• Prescriptive Authority within 60 days of hire; DEA licensure within 60 days; CPR training.
• Board certification in PMHNP (preferred for Behavioral Health) within 2 years of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care including history, physicals, care plans, diagnostics, and discharge planning.
• Coordinate care with patient, family, and interdisciplinary team; involve physician as needed.
• Issue prescriptions for drugs; administer meds and perform wound care.
• Educate patients/families on health, meds, and preventive care; connect to community resources.
• Triage calls and ensure continuity of care; participate in quality initiatives and regulatory compliance.

Skills

Prescriptive Authority

CPR

HIPAA compliance

Clinical decision making

Education

MSN from State Board of Nursing approved program

National Board Certification for NPs

Post-master’s DNP (preferred)

Job description

Highmark Health is seeking a board-certified Nurse Practitioner to provide acute and behavioral health care with a focus on comprehensive patient assessment, treatment planning, and care coordination. The role includes shift rotations, including nights and weekends, and requires prescriptive authority and regulatory compliance.

The ideal candidate holds an MSN, NP certification, and licensure in Pennsylvania with DEA eligibility within 60 days of hire.