Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Outpatient Pediatrics Part-Time

Allegheny Health Network; Bridgeville (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Allegheny Health Network is seeking a dedicated healthcare provider to deliver primary pediatric care in Bridgeville, Pennsylvania. This role requires a Master's degree in Nursing or Physician Assistant Studies with multiple certifications including CPR and PALS. Responsibilities include patient assessments, care planning, and coordinating care with families and health teams.

The successful candidate will collaborate with physicians to ensure quality care and compliance with health regulations. This position involves evening hours and rotational weekend coverage.

Qualifications

• Master's degree and National Board Certification as Nurse Practitioner required.
• CPR and PALS certifications are mandatory.
• Act 34, Act 33 and Act 73 clearance certificates are essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide pediatric patient care including assessment and care planning.
• Coordinate patient care with medical teams and families.
• Monitor and document patient health status.

Skills

Pediatric care

Patient education

Clinical documentation

Education

Master's degree MSN from an approved program

Current PA Physician Assistant License

Job description

Company
Allegheny Health Network

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. This role will cover during after hour clinic, primarily evening hours.

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 – Nursing

• Master's degree MSN from the practicing State Board of Nursing Approved Master's Program
• National Board Certification for Nurse Practitioners through the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP), American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), National Certification Corporation (NCC), or Pediatric Nursing Certification Board (PNCB)
• Practicing-state licensure as a Nurse Practitioner
• Prescriptive Authority from the practicing state within 60 days of hire
• CPR– American Heart Association
• PALS certification
• Act 34 Criminal Background Clearance Certificate
• Act 33 Child Abuse Clearance Certificate
• Act 73 FBI Fingerprinting Criminal Background Clearance Certificate

Preferred – Nursing

• None

Substitutions

• Four to ten years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Qualifications – Physician Assistant

• Master’s degree in Physician Assistant Studies
• Current PA Physician Assistant License
• PA‑C or board eligible. Ongoing successful recertification (NCCPA) as a PA‑C Within 90 days of hire
• Drug Enforcement Agency Licensure Within 60 days of hire
• CPR - American Heart Association
• Act 33 Child Abuse Clearance Certificate
• Act 34 Criminal Background Clearance Certificate
• Act 73 FBI Fingerprinting Criminal Background Clearance Certificate

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