Nurse Practitioner - Inpatient Pediatrics - Casual

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

Job summary

Allegheny Health Network is seeking a Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner to deliver comprehensive pediatric inpatient care in a 24/7 rotating schedule, including weekends and on‑call coverage. You will conduct rounds, develop patient‑centered treatment plans, interpret tests, and coordinate safely with families and the care team.

The role requires MSN from the state board, national certification, and practicing licensure with prescriptive authority.

Qualifications

• MSN from the practicing State Board of Nursing.
• Approved Master’s Program.
• National Board Certification for Nurse Practitioners.
• Practicing-state licensure as a Nurse Practitioner.
• Prescriptive Authority from the practicing state.

Responsibilities

• Provides comprehensive, evidence-based pediatric inpatient care, including rounds and treatment plans.
• Coordinates care with patients, families, and the interdisciplinary team for continuity of care.
• Collaborates with the attending physician to develop and refine pediatric care plans.
• Seeks physician consultation for decisions beyond the CRNP’s scope.
• Prepares prescription orders under the supervising physician agreement.
• Educates patients and families on condition, treatment, and self-care.

Skills

Patient care

Pediatrics

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

MSN from the practicing State Board of Nursing

Approved Master’s Program

National Board Certification for Nurse Practitioners

Job description

Company : Allegheny Health Network Job Description

GENERAL OVERVIEW:

This job is an integral part of the care delivery system working together to provide a healing environment, by placing our customers first. The incumbent provides primary healthcare services for non-acute or chronic health conditions in specific populations in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice and with the policies, values, and mission of the organization within the CRNP scope of practice. Work is performed in an inpatient setting dedicated to Pediatrics, 24/7 coverage shifts, weekend, and on‑call coverage on a rotational basis, as required.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provides comprehensive, evidence-based patient care for acute patients within a pediatric inpatient setting. This includes conducting thorough daily rounds, performing advanced medical history and physical assessments, formulating, and implementing patient-centered treatment plans, interpreting diagnostic test results, and facilitating safe and effective discharge planning.(25%)
• Facilitates seamless communication and coordination of patient care activities with patients, families, community health services, and the entire interdisciplinary healthcare team to ensure continuity of care and optimal patient experience.(15%)
• Collaborates proactively with the attending physician and interdisciplinary team to develop and refine pediatric patient care plans.
• Seeks physician consultation and guidance for clinical decisions that extend beyond the CRNP's scope of practice or knowledge base, ensuring optimal patient safety and outcomes.(10%)
• Prepares written prescription orders for drugs as defined in the written agreement between the CRNP and the supervising physician(s).(10%)
• Assesses the specific learning needs of patients and their families, delivering culturally sensitive and age‑appropriate education regarding their condition, treatment plan, and self‑care strategies to promote understanding and active participation in their recovery.(10%)
• Triages pediatric patient telephone calls, provides monitoring and continuity of care.
• Ensures timely documentation of all pediatric patient encounters, interventions, and outcomes in the electronic health record, adhering to all regulatory and institutional standards for inpatient care of acute and chronic conditions.(10%)
• Participates in, develops, and implements performance and/or quality improvement initiatives. Ensures compliance with all regulatory agencies.(10%)
• May perform other duties such as daily rounding of patients, manage outpatient concerns and any other duty specific to specialty.(10%)
• Performs all other duties as assigned or required

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Required MSN from the practicing State Board of Nursing
• Approved Master's Program
• National Board Certification for Nurse Practitioners through an accredited association
• Practicing‑state licensure as a Nurse Practitioner
• Preferred None

Additional Employment Requirements:

• Prescriptive Authority from the practicing state
• Within 60 days of hire
• Drug Enforcement Agency Licensure
• Within 60 days of hire
• CPR– American Heart Association
• PALS certification within 90 days of hire
• Act 34 Criminal Background Clearance Certificate
• Act 33 Child Abuse Clearance Certificate
• Act 73 FBI Fingerprinting Criminal Background Clearance Certificate

Disclaimer:

The job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and essential duties and responsibilities of work performed by employees within this job title. It may not contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to do this job.

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