Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Outpatient Primary Care

Allegheny Health Network; Natrona Heights (PA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Quality-based annual bonus

Health insurance

Weekend and on-call coverage

Job summary

Allegheny Health Network in Natrona Heights is looking for a Nurse Practitioner to provide primary healthcare services for non-acute or chronic health conditions. This role involves patient care, working in a physician office, weekend and on-call coverage as needed. Candidates must have a Master's degree MSN, required state licensure, and national board certification for Nurse Practitioners. This position offers an annual quality-based bonus tied to patient outcomes.

Qualifications

• Master's degree MSN from an approved Master's Program.
• National Board Certification for Nurse Practitioners.
• Practicing-state licensure as a Nurse Practitioner.
• Drug Enforcement Agency Licensure within 60 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide appropriate patient care including recording medical history.
• Communicate and coordinate patient care with health services.
• Monitor and coordinate care with physicians as needed.
• Educate patients and family regarding health and preventive medicine.

Skills

Patient care

Communication

Wound care

Health education

Quality improvement

Education

Master's degree MSN

Master's degree in Physician Assistant Studies

Job description

General Overview

In addition to your base compensation, this role offers the opportunity to earn an annual quality-based bonus. This bonus is directly tied to contributions to population health initiatives and value-based metrics, rewarding dedication to a team-based approach, improving patient outcomes and driving efficient, high-quality care.

This job is an integral part of the care delivery system, working 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 Primary Care, with weekend and on-call coverage on a rotational basis, as required.

Company

Allegheny Health Network

Job Description

GENERAL OVERVIEW

In addition to your base compensation, this role offers the exciting opportunity to earn an annual quality-based bonus. This bonus is directly tied to your contributions to our population health initiatives and value-based metrics, rewarding your dedication to a team-based approach, improving patient outcomes and driving efficient, high-quality care.

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 Primary Care, weekend, and on-call coverage on a rotational basis, as required.

M–F evenings and Sat 8am-2pm

Essential Responsibilities

• Provides appropriate patient care to include recording patient medical history and physical assessment, developing therapeutic care plan, ordering diagnostic tests, interpreting test results, providing accurate medical record documentation. 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's 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 and controlled substances, administers medication and injections, sutures wounds and provides wound care. 10%
• Educates patients and family members regarding health and preventive medicine, medications prescribed, treatment instructions and recommends community resources as appropriate. 10%
• Triages 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%
• May perform other duties such as manage outpatient concerns and any other duty specific to specialty. 10%
• Other duties as assigned or requested.

Qualifications

Required

• 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
• Drug Enforcement Agency Licensure Within 60 days of hire
• CPR – American Heart Association
• Act 34 Criminal Background Clearance Certificate
• Act 33 Child Abuse Clearance Certificate
• Act 73 FBI Fingerprinting Criminal Background Clearance Certificate

Preferred

• None

Required

• 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

Substitutions

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

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 HIPAA and with the company's Privacy Policies and Procedures as well as all data security guidelines. Furthermore, it is every employee’s responsibility to comply with the company’s Code of Business Conduct, including adherence to applicable laws, rules, and regulations as well as company policies and training requirements.

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