Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Outpatient Primary Care

Allegheny Health Network; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual quality-based bonus

Opportunities for value-based care initiatives

Job summary

Allegheny Health Network in Pittsburgh seeks a qualified Nurse Practitioner to provide comprehensive patient care, including developing therapeutic care plans and educating patients on health. The role requires a Master’s degree and state licensure as a Nurse Practitioner.

The ideal candidate must also have a National Board Certification and be prepared for ongoing recertification. This position emphasizes quality patient outcomes and adheres to ethical standards in healthcare practices.

Qualifications

• Master's degree MSN from an approved program by the State Board of Nursing.
• National Board Certification for Nurse Practitioners.
• Practicing-state licensure as a Nurse Practitioner required.

Responsibilities

• Provides appropriate patient care including recording patient medical history.
• Communicates and coordinates patient care with the interdisciplinary team.
• Prepares written prescription orders for drugs and controlled substances.

Education

Master's degree MSN from an approved program

National Board Certification for Nurse Practitioners

Practicing-state licensure as a Nurse Practitioner

Master’s degree in Physician Assistant Studies

Current PA Physician Assistant License

Job description

Overview

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

Company

Allegheny Health Network

Responsibilities

• Provides appropriate patient care including recording patient medical history and physical assessment, developing therapeutic care plans, ordering diagnostic tests, interpreting test results, and ensuring accurate medical record documentation. 25%
• Communicates and coordinates patient care with the patient, family, community health services, and interdisciplinary team. Involves attending physician regarding the plan of care and physician involvement in clinical decisions 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 agreement between the CRNP and supervising physicians. 10%
• Prepares written prescription orders for drugs and controlled substances, administers medications and injections, sutures wounds, and provides wound care. 10%
• Educates patients and family members regarding health, preventive medicine, medications prescribed, treatment instructions, and community resources as appropriate. 10%
• Triages patient telephone calls and ensures monitoring and continuity of care. 10%
• Participates in, develops, and implements performance and/or quality improvement initiatives; ensures compliance with regulatory agencies. 10%
• May perform other duties such as managing outpatient concerns and other duties specific to the specialty. 10%
• Other duties as assigned or requested.

Qualifications

Required

• Master's degree MSN from an approved program by the practicing State Board of Nursing
• National Board Certification for Nurse Practitioners
• Practicing-state licensure as a Nurse Practitioner
• Prescriptive Authority from the practicing state (within 60 days of hire)
• Drug Enforcement Administration 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 with ongoing recertification (NCCPA) as a PA-C within 90 days of hire
• Drug Enforcement Administration 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 of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Disclaimers and Compliance

This job adheres to ethical and legal standards and behavioral expectations as set forth in the code of business conduct and company policies. Employees may have access to confidential information and must comply with HIPAA and the company’s privacy and information security policies. The company’s Code of Business Conduct applies to all employees. Highmark Health and its affiliates prohibit discrimination and support accessibility and accommodation requests where applicable.