Advanced Practice Provider, Infectious Disease

Highmark Health•Pittsburgh, PA

About The Position

GENERAL OVERVIEW: The Advanced Practice Providers at Allegheny Health Network are an integral part of the care delivery system working together to provide a healing environment, by placing our customers first. The APP provides primary or acute healthcare services 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. IP and primary OP clinic coverage with physician oversight No standing weekday call Potential for 1 every 4 weekends of coverage with a supervising physician Depending on candidate (internal/external/experienced in ID/new grad) orientation will be tailored to that individual

Requirements

Minimum Graduate from an ARC-PA accredited program OR Graduate from a Pennsylvania Board of Nursing Approved Master’s or Post Master’s program
Current Pennsylvania Physician Assistant License OR Current Pennsylvania CRNP license and Current State of PA RN licensure OR Current multi-state licensure through the enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC).
CRNPs must obtain Pennsylvania Prescriptive Authority license within 60 days of hire
National Board Certification for Nurse Practitioners through the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) or American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) required for CRNPs
CPR – American Heart Association
Act 34 Criminal Background Clearance Certificate
Act 33 Child Abuse Clearance Certificate
Act 73 FBI Fingerprinting Criminal Background Clearance Certificate

Nice To Haves

1-3 years department specific experience
ACLS certification
DEA license

Responsibilities

Perform complete, detailed and accurate histories, review patient records and perform complete physical examinations. (30%)
Order laboratory, radiological and diagnostic studies appropriate for complaint, age, race, gender and physical condition of the patient. Interpret and evaluate patient data to determine patient treatment plan. (5%)
Make medical diagnoses and institute appropriate therapy within applicable scope and standards of practice. (5%)
Appropriate understanding and timely documentation to support medical coding and billing. (5%)
Provide instructions and guidance regarding medical care matters to patients and/or family. (5%)
Record and report pertinent information in EMR and to attending physician of record. (5%)
Perform hospital rounds and document appropriate patient progress notes; accurately transcribe and execute specific orders at the direction of the attending physician of record. (5%)
Institute emergency measures and emergency treatment or appropriate stabilization measures in acute patient situations such as cardiac arrest, hemorrhage, or shock. (5%)
Identify and inform the attending physician of record of all significant changes to the patient’s ongoing condition in a timely manner. (5%)
Maintain mandatory professional continuing education. (5%)
Active participant of medical education to student learners and professional staff, as supported by knowledge base. (5%)
Active participant in patient safety, quality improvement processes and patient engagement and satisfaction. (5%)
Maintain compliance with the medical staff office. (5%)
Maintain professional practice consistent with the organizational and advanced practice mission statements. (5%)
Specialty specific procedures and expectations as stated with privileging and job agreement. (5%)