Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Outpatient, Primary Care - Erie and New York Region

Highmark Health • Erie, PA

14d • Onsite

About The Position

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 primary healthcare services for non-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 CRNP scope of practice. Work is performed in a physician office or offices dedicated to Primary Care, weekend, and on-call coverage on a rotational basis, as required. Continuity of Care: Primary Care allows APPs to develop long-term relationships with patients, managing their health over time and providing comprehensive, ongoing care. Preventative Health Focus: A significant aspect of primary care is preventative medicine, giving APPs the opportunity to educate patients, promote wellness, and proactively manage chronic conditions to improve long-term health outcomes. Building Patient Relationships: The nature of primary care fosters strong, trusting relationships with patients and their families, leading to a deeper understanding of their health journey and personal circumstances. Diverse Clinical Presentations: Primary care offers exposure to a vast array of common acute and chronic conditions, ensuring varied clinical experience and continuous learning. Community Impact: Primary care is foundational to community health, and APPs contribute significantly to improving the overall well-being of the population they serve. Professional Development and Growth: With the evolving landscape of healthcare, primary care settings often provide opportunities for APPs to specialize, take on leadership roles, or participate in quality improvement initiatives. Stable Work Environment: Primary care practices generally offer a stable and predictable work schedule compared to more acute care settings.

Requirements

• Master's degree 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
• Act 34 Criminal Background Clearance Certificate
• Act 33 Child Abuse Clearance Certificate
• Act 73 FBI Fingerprinting Criminal Background Clearance Certificate
• Master’s degree in Physician Assistant Studies
• Current PA Physician Assistant License
• PA-C or board eligible. Ongoing successful recertification (NCCPA) as a PA-C
• Within 90 days of hire Drug Enforcement Agency Licensure
• Within 60 days of hire CPR - American Heart Association
• Act 33 Child Abuse Clearance Certificate
• Act 34 Criminal Background Clearance Certificate
• Act 73 FBI Fingerprinting Criminal Background Clearance Certificate
• Four to ten years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Nice To Haves

• None

Responsibilities

• Provides appropriate patient care to include recording patient medical history and physical assessment, developing therapeutic care plan, ordering diagnostic tests, interpreting test results, providing accurate medical record documentation.
• Communicates and coordinates patient care with patient, family, community health services and interdisciplinary team. Involves attending physician regarding plan of care and involves physician in clinical decision making of any issues that are outside the CRNP's knowledge base or scope of practice.
• Provides monitoring and continuity of care and coordinates periodic evaluation by physicians as defined in the written agreement between the CRNP and the supervising physician(s).
• Prepares written prescription orders for drugs and controlled substances, administers medication and injections, sutures wounds and provides wound care
• Educates patients and family members regarding health and preventive medicine, medications prescribed, treatment instructions and recommends community resources as appropriate.
• Triages patient telephone calls, provides monitoring and continuity of care
• Participates, develops, and implements performance and/or quality improvement initiatives. Ensures compliance with all regulatory agencies.
• May perform other duties such as manage outpatient concerns and any other duty specific to specialty.
• Other duties as assigned or requested.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level