Nurse Practitioner - Outpatient Domain (A) - Pain Management

Highmark Health; Coal Valley (PA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Allegheny Health Network’s Jefferson Hospital Pain Management clinic seeks a Nurse Practitioner to join a multidisciplinary team dedicated to delivering high-quality, compassionate care to patients with acute and chronic pain. You will evaluate patients, develop individualized treatment plans, provide follow-up care, and assist in both outpatient and procedural settings.

The ideal candidate works well in fast-paced environments, values teamwork, and collaborates with physicians and nursing staff

Qualifications

• MSN from an accredited program with NP certification.
• Active NP state licensure.
• Prescriptive authority and DEA licensure within 60 days of hire.
• CPR and ACLS certifications required.
• Background checks and clearances as specified in policy.
• HIPAA/privacy compliance required.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient assessments and develop therapeutic care plans.
• Collaborate with pain management physician and care team.
• Order and interpret diagnostic tests and adjust treatment as needed.
• Educate patients and families on conditions and treatment options.
• Ensure accurate EMR documentation and coding support.
• Participate in quality improvement, patient safety, and engagement initiatives.
• Deliver care in outpatient and procedural settings.

Skills

MSN degree

NP board certification

State NP licensure

Prescriptive authority

DEA licensure

CPR/ACLS certification

Education

Master's degree MSN from an approved program

National Board Certification for Nurse Practitioners

Job description

Company : Allegheny Health Network Job Description : GENERAL OVERVIEW

We are seeking a highly motivated, patient-focused Nurse Practitioner to join our busy and expanding Pain Management practice at Jefferson Hospital. This is an exciting opportunity to become an integral member of a collaborative, multidisciplinary team dedicated to delivering high-quality, compassionate care to patients suffering from acute and chronic pain conditions. The Nurse Practitioner will work closely with an experienced Pain Management physician and a team of healthcare professionals to evaluate patients, develop individualized treatment plans, provide follow-up care, and help manage a growing patient population in both the outpatient and procedural settings. The ideal candidate is a self-driven professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and values teamwork, communication, and clinical excellence. Success in this role requires the ability to work collaboratively with the supervising physician, nursing staff, and other members of the care team to ensure seamless, patient-centered care. We are looking for a motivated provider who is eager to contribute to the continued growth of the practice, build strong relationships with patients and colleagues, and play a key role in delivering exceptional pain management services to the community. 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 specialty and critical care healthcare services in physician office(s) and non-acute based settings with a focus on 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. Specialty certification, advanced procedures with appropriate privileging, weekend and on-call coverage on a rotational basis, as required. E-consults and telehealth could be included in the care provided.

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, discharge planning and providing accurate medical record documentation for patients in physician office(s) and non- acute based settings (30%)Communicates with 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. Makes medical diagnoses and institute appropriate therapy within the applicable scope and standards of practice. (15%)Orders, interprets, and evaluates laboratory, radiological, and diagnostic studies appropriate for the patient's condition to determine and implement treatment plans. (15%)Assesses learning needs of patient and family and provides education based on age, culture and willingness to learn. Educates patients and family members regarding health and illness prevention, medication and treatment instructions, and recommend community resources as needed. (10%)Ensures appropriate understanding and timely documentation in the EMR to support accurate medical coding and billing, and record/report pertinent information to the attending physician of record. (10%)Maintains mandatory professional continuing education, actively participate in patient safety, quality improvement, and patient engagement initiatives, and maintain professional practice consistent with organizational and advanced practice mission statements and specialty-specific privileges. (10%)Perform other duties as assigned or required. (10%)

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 Drug Enforcement Agency Licensure Within 60 days of hire CPR – American Heart Association ACLS Certification Act 33 Child Abuse Clearance Certificate Act 73 FBI Fingerprinting Criminal Background Clearance Certificate Act 34 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 Security Policy. 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. California Consumer Privacy Act Employees, Contractors, and Applicants Notice Highmark Health is a national, blended health organization that includes one of America’s largest Blue Cross Blue Shield insurers and a growing regional hospital and physician network. 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.