Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner, Inpatient Domain - Urology

Allegheny Health Network; Erie (Erie County); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Allegheny Health Network in Erie, PA seeks a Physician Assistant for inpatient specialty and critical care services. The role involves 24/5/7 coverage, advanced procedures with privileging, and on-call duties in an acute inpatient setting.

The ideal candidate holds a Master’s degree in Physician Assistant Studies, PA licensure (PA-C or board eligible), and appropriate certifications (ACLS, CPR). DEA and prescriptive authority are required within 60 days of hire.

Qualifications

• Candidates must hold a Master’s in Physician Assistant Studies and maintain PA licensure.
• PA-C or board-eligible status is required.
• Four to ten years related experience and/or training or equivalent education is preferred.
• MSN and NP certifications are listed as preferred qualifications.
• Prescriptive Authority and DEA licensure are expected within 60 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive, inpatient, evidence-based care with daily rounds and discharge planning.
• Order, interpret, and evaluate labs and imaging; collaborate with attending physicians.
• Institute emergency measures and stabilize acute patient situations.
• Document encounters accurately in the EMR for coding and billing.
• Coordinate care with families and interdisciplinary teams to ensure continuity and patient experience.
• Communicate the plan of care with the attending physician and participate in decision-making.

Skills

PA licensure

Board eligible

Prescriptive Authority

ACLS certification

CPR certification

Education

Master’s degree in Physician Assistant Studies

MSN from the practicing State Board of Nursing Approved Master’s Program

National Board Certification for Nurse Practitioners

Practicing-state licensure as a Nurse Practitioner

DEA Licensure

Job description

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 specialty and critical care healthcare services primarily in an inpatient setting for 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 Physician Assistant's scope of practice. This role is utilized in areas which provide 24/5 coverage/shifts, specialty certification, advanced procedures with appropriate privileging, as required, off hours including evenings, weekends, holidays, and on call.

Company

Allegheny Health Network

Job Description

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 specialty and critical care healthcare services primarily in an inpatient setting for 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 Physician Assistant's scope of practice. This role is utilized in areas which provide 24/7 coverage/shifts, specialty certification, advanced procedures with appropriate privileging, as required, off hours including evenings, weekends, holidays, and on call.

This role is inpatient only, no OR time included.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provides comprehensive, evidence-based patient care for acute patients within an inpatient setting. This includes conducting thorough daily rounds, performing advanced medical history and physical assessments, formulating, and implementing patient-centered treatment plans, interpreting diagnostic test results, and facilitating safe and effective discharge planning. (30%)
• Orders, interprets, and evaluates laboratory, radiological, and diagnostic studies to determine patient treatment plans and establish medical diagnoses within the scope of practice. Collaborates proactively with the attending physician and interdisciplinary team to develop and refine patient care plans. Seeks physician consultation and guidance for clinical decisions that extend beyond the PA-C scope of practice or knowledge base, ensuring optimal patient safety and outcomes. (10%)
• Institutes emergency measures, treatment, and appropriate stabilization for acute patient situations, such as cardiac arrest, hemorrhage, or shock. (10%)
• Ensures appropriate and timely documentation in the Electronic Medical Record (EMR) to support accurate medical coding and billing, and record and report pertinent information to the attending physician. Ensures timely documentation of all patient encounters, interventions, and outcomes in the electronic health record, adhering to all regulatory and institutional standards for inpatient care of acute and chronic conditions. (10%)
• Facilitates seamless communication and coordination of patient care activities with patients, families, community health services, and the entire interdisciplinary healthcare team to ensure continuity of care and optimal patient experience. Assesses the specific learning needs of patients and their families, delivering culturally sensitive and age-appropriate education regarding their condition, treatment plan, and self-care strategies to promote understanding and active participation in their recovery. (10%)
• Communicates effectively with the attending physician regarding the plan of care, involving them in clinical decision-making for issues outside the Physician Assistant's knowledge or scope of practice. (10%)
• Maintains mandatory professional continuing education and actively participate in patient safety, quality improvement processes, and patient engagement initiatives. (10%)
• Performs hospital rounds, accurately execute physician orders, and maintain professional practice consistent with organizational mission statements and specialty-specific privileges. (10%)

QUALIFICATIONS

Required

• Master’s degree in Physician Assistant Studies
• Current PA Physician Assistant License
• PA-C or board eligible.

Substitutions

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

Preferred

• 1 year as Physician Assistant.

Required

• 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
• ACLS certification
• Act 33 Child Abuse Clearance Certificate
• Act 34 Criminal Background Clearance Certificate
• Act 73 FBI Fingerprinting Criminal Background Clearance Certificate

Preferred

• Experience in Emergency or Critical Care setting.

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