Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Join our Open House

Highmark Health•Pittsburgh, PA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Join Highmark Health's Allegheny Health Network (AHN) for an Open House to explore exciting Advanced Practice Provider opportunities. This event allows you to connect directly with recruiters, institute leaders, and team members to learn about specialty areas of care, the supportive culture, and comprehensive benefits. The role involves providing specialty and critical care healthcare services in physician offices and non-acute settings, focusing on chronic health conditions. Responsibilities include patient assessment, developing care plans, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests, patient and family education, and accurate medical record documentation. The position may involve e-consults and telehealth, with specialty certification, advanced procedures, and rotational weekend/on-call coverage as required.

Requirements

Master's degree MSN from the practicing State Board of Nursing Approved Master's Program
National Board Certification for Nurse Practitioners through an accredited association
Practicing-state licensure as a Nurse Practitioner
Prescriptive Authority from the practicing state
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
Drug Enforcement Agency Licensure Within 90 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

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, discharge planning and providing accurate medical record documentation for patients in physician office(s) and non- acute based settings.
Communicates with 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.
Makes medical diagnoses and institute appropriate therapy within the applicable scope and standards of practice.
Orders, interprets, and evaluates laboratory, radiological, and diagnostic studies appropriate for the patient's condition to determine and implement treatment plans.
Assesses learning needs of patient and family and provides education based on age, culture and willingness to learn. Educates patients and family members regarding health and illness prevention, medication and treatment instructions, and recommend community resources as needed.
Ensures appropriate understanding and timely documentation in the EMR to support accurate medical coding and billing, and record/report pertinent information to the attending physician of record.
Maintains mandatory professional continuing education, actively participate in patient safety, quality improvement, and patient engagement initiatives, and maintain professional practice consistent with organizational and advanced practice mission statements and specialty-specific privileges.
Perform other duties as assigned or required.