Primary Care NP: Patient-Centered Clinician

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

Job summary

Highmark Health is seeking a Nurse Practitioner to deliver primary care in our Pittsburgh primary care offices, including weekend and on-call coverage on a rotating schedule under a supervising physician.

You will assess patients, document medical histories, order tests, prescribe medications, educate patients and families, triage calls, and participate in quality improvement initiatives while adhering to HIPAA and organizational policies.

Qualifications

• MSN from an approved program and NP licensure in state of practice.
• National Board Certification for Nurse Practitioners.
• Prescriptive authority and DEA registration within required timeframe.

Responsibilities

• Provide primary care for non-acute or chronic conditions.
• Record medical history, perform exams, and develop care plans.
• Order diagnostics, interpret results, and document records accurately.
• Prescribe medications and provide wound care as needed.
• Educate patients and families on health and treatment plans.
• Triage phone calls and coordinate with the care team.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and regulatory compliance.
• Occasional weekend and on-call coverage as required.

Skills

Patient care

Medical history

Documentation

Team coordination

Patient education

Triage calls

Education

Master's degree (MSN)

National Board Certification for NP

State NP licensure

Job description

Highmark Health is seeking a Nurse Practitioner to deliver primary care in our Pittsburgh primary care offices, including weekend and on-call coverage on a rotating schedule under a supervising physician.

You will assess patients, document medical histories, order tests, prescribe medications, educate patients and families, triage calls, and participate in quality improvement initiatives while adhering to HIPAA and organizational policies.