Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Outpatient Pediatrics Part-Time

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

Job summary

Allegheny Health Network seeks a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner to provide primary care for non-acute or chronic conditions in pediatric patients within a physician office setting. The role involves history taking, physical exams, care planning, and coordinating with families and the care team on a rotating schedule including weekends and on-call coverage.

Requires MSN, NP licensure, national board certification, prescriptive authority within 60 days; CPR and PALS within 90 days; HIPAA compliance;

Qualifications

• Master's degree in nursing (MSN) from an approved program.
• National Board Certification for Nurse Practitioners.
• Current practicing-state Nurse Practitioner licensure.
• Prescriptive Authority within 60 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide pediatric patient care including history, physicals, and care planning.
• Order labs/diagnostics and document medical records accurately.
• Coordinate care with families and interdisciplinary team; involve supervising physician as needed.
• Triages pediatric phone calls and ensure continuity of care.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and regulatory compliance.

Education

MSN from State Board of Nursing

Approved Master's Program

National Board Certification for NP

NP licensure (practicing state)

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 a physician office or offices dedicated to Pediatrics, weekend, and on-call coverage on a rotational basis, as required.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provides appropriate pediatric patient care to include recording patient medical history and physical assessment, developing therapeutic care plan, ordering lab and diagnostic tests, interpreting test results, and providing accurate medical record documentation.
• Establishes presumptive diagnosis as defined in the written agreement between the CRNP and the supervising physician(s). (25%)
• Communicates and coordinates patient care with patient, family, community health services and interdisciplinary team. Involves attending physician regarding plan of care and involves physician in clinical decision making of any issues that are outside the CRNP knowledge base or scope of practice. (15%)
• Provides monitoring and continuity of care and coordinates periodic evaluation by physicians as defined in the written agreement between the CRNP and the supervising physician(s).(10%)
• Prepares written prescription orders for drugs as defined in the written agreement between the CRNP and the supervising physician(s). (10%)
• Educates patients and family members regarding health and illness prevention, medication and treatment instructions, and recommends community resources as needed. Serves as clinical expert and acts as a clinical resource.(10%)
• Triages pediatric patient telephone calls, provides monitoring and continuity of care.(10%)
• Participates in, develops, and implements performance and/or quality improvement initiatives. Ensures compliance with all regulatory agencies.(10%)
• Perform other duties such as manage outpatient concerns and any other duty specific to specialty.(10%)
• Perform other duties as assigned or required.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Required Master's degree 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
• 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.

Compliance Requirement:

This job adheres to the ethical and legal standards and behavioral expectations as set forth in the code of business conduct and company policies. As a component of job responsibilities, employees may have access to covered information, cardholder data, or other confidential customer information that must be protected at all times. In connection with this, all employees must comply with both the Health Insurance Portability Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) as described in the Notice of Privacy Practices and Privacy Policies and Procedures as well as all data security guidelines established within the Company’s Handbook of Privacy Policies and Practices and Information SecurityPolicy. Furthermore, it is every employee’s responsibility to comply with the company’s Code of Business Conduct. This includes but is not limited to adherence to applicable federal and state laws, rules, and regulations as well as company policies and training requirements.

Highmark Health and its affiliates prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on any category protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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Based in Pittsburgh, Pa., Highmark Health’s 35,000 employees serve millions of customers nationwide through the nonprofit organization’s affiliated businesses, which include Highmark Inc., Allegheny Health Network, HM Insurance Group, United Concordia Dental, HM Health Solutions and HM Home & Community Services. Highmark Health’s businesses proudly serve a broad spectrum of health-related needs including health insurance, health care delivery, population health management, dental solutions, reinsurance solutions, and innovative, technology solutions.