Nurse Practitioner, Primary Care

WGH; Warren (Warren County); In loco; USD 100.000 - 125.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

WGH in Warren, PA is seeking a dedicated Nurse Practitioner specializing in Primary Care to deliver high-quality, evidence-based medical services. You will assess patients, manage acute and chronic illnesses, and collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals.

The role requires PA licensure and NP certification; telehealth experience is a plus. You will work within collaborative practice agreements to improve community health outcomes.

Competenze

• Certification as a Nurse Practitioner with Pennsylvania state licensure.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to educate patients on health promotion.
• Experience with telehealth is advantageous.

Mansioni

• Conduct thorough patient assessments and physical examinations.
• Develop and manage treatment plans for acute and chronic illnesses.
• Prescribe medications following HIPAA, DEA requirements, and protocols.
• Document encounters in Meditech Expanse.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and specialists to coordinate care.
• Perform procedures including suturing and basic life support when needed.
• Engage in clinical research or quality improvement initiatives.

Conoscenze

Patient assessment

Team collaboration

Telehealth

Medical documentation

Formazione

Nurse Practitioner Certification (PA licensure)

Strumenti

Meditech Expanse

Descrizione del lavoro

We are seeking a dedicated and highly skilled Nurse Practitioner specializing in Primary Care to join our healthcare team. The ideal candidate will possess a comprehensive understanding of patient assessment, medical treatment, and clinical procedures within a primary care setting. This role offers an opportunity to deliver high-quality patient care, collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, and contribute to improving community health outcomes. The Nurse Practitioner will operate under collaborative practice agreements, ensuring adherence to healthcare regulations and standards while providing compassionate, evidence-based medical services.

Responsibilities

Conduct thorough patient assessments, including taking detailed medical histories, performing physical examinations, and evaluating vital signs.

Manage acute and chronic illnesses by developing treatment plans aligned with best practices and current clinical guidelines.

Prescribe medications in accordance with HIPAA regulations, DEA requirements, and established protocols, including injections such as botulinum toxin treatments when applicable.

Utilize electronic health records (Meditech Expanse) for accurate documentation of patient encounters, medical records, and data collection.

Collaborate effectively with physicians, nurses, specialists, and other healthcare professionals to coordinate comprehensive patient care.

Perform procedures including suturing, aseptic techniques, and basic life support; manage airway and ventilator support for critically ill patients when necessary.

Participate in clinical research or clinical trials related to primary care or specialty areas such as infectious disease care or pain management; contribute to quality improvement initiatives.

Triage patients in urgent care or outpatient settings, prioritizing cases based on severity and ensuring timely interventions.

Assist in discharge planning, health coaching, and patient education to promote wellness and adherence to treatment plans.

Requirements

Certification as a Nurse Practitioner from an accredited program with Pennsylvania state licensure.

Excellent communication skills with the ability to educate patients on health promotion strategies; experience in telehealth is advantageous.

Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team environment while maintaining high standards of patient safety and confidentiality.

Join our team dedicated to delivering exceptional primary care services that improve lives through compassionate expertise and innovative healthcare practices!