Primary Care NP/PA: Compassionate Patient Care Leader

Highmark Health; Erie (Erie County); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Highmark Health in Erie, PA seeks a Family Nurse Practitioner to join our primary care team. The provider will deliver non-acute and chronic care within the CRNP scope of practice in physician office settings, with weekend and on-call rotation.

Responsibilities include documenting histories and exams, ordering tests, coordinating with physicians, prescribing medications, and educating patients. Strong collaboration and patient‑centered care are essential.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in nursing from an accredited program.
• National Board Certification for Nurse Practitioners.
• Active Nurse Practitioner license in state of practice.

Responsibilities

• Provide primary care to patients with non-acute or chronic conditions within the CRNP scope.
• Record patient history and physicals; develop therapeutic care plans; order tests and document results.
• Coordinate care with patient, family, community health services and interdisciplinary team; involve supervising physician as needed.
• Prescribe medications; administer injections; provide wound care and sutures as required.
• Educate patients and families on health, medications, and preventive care; refer to resources as appropriate.
• Triage patient calls and monitor ongoing care; participate in quality improvement initiatives.
• May perform other outpatient duties related to specialty; adhere to regulatory standards.

Skills

Patient care

Clinical assessment

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

MSN

Nurse Practitioner license

Job description

Highmark Health in Erie, PA seeks a Family Nurse Practitioner to join our primary care team. The provider will deliver non-acute and chronic care within the CRNP scope of practice in physician office settings, with weekend and on-call rotation.

Responsibilities include documenting histories and exams, ordering tests, coordinating with physicians, prescribing medications, and educating patients. Strong collaboration and patient‑centered care are essential.