Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Care Anywhere (Hybrid Night)

St. Luke’s University Health Network•Allentown, PA

12d•Hybrid

About The Position

St. Luke's is proud of the skills, experience and compassion of its employees. The employees of St. Luke's are our most valuable asset! Individually and together, our employees are dedicated to satisfying the mission of our organization which is an unwavering commitment to excellence as we care for the sick and injured; educate physicians, nurses and other health care providers; and improve access to care in the communities we serve, regardless of a patient's ability to pay for health care. Exciting new position with our Care Anywhere Practice! The Advanced Practitioner (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant) is responsible for providing healthcare services to patients under the supervision of, and/or in collaboration with, the attending physician. These services include, but not limited to, medical evaluation, treatment, counseling, and referrals. Consists of diagnostic evaluations, therapeutic remediation, surgical assistance, and pharmaceutical prescription As with any other health care professional, the Advanced Practitioner is charged with being a patient advocate. The Advanced Practitioner will participate in patient satisfaction, quality, and performance improvement initiatives. JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Care Anywhere Night Hybrid Position SCHEDULE: Hybrid night position – in person at West End Ortho Hospital Monday-Thursdays; Virtual Fri-Sun The Care Anywhere Night Hybrid Advanced Practitioner (Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner) is a clinician who thrives in a changing environment where care delivery is enhanced through technology. This is a unique and innovative role, responsible for providing excellent patient care and experience in both the in person and virtual space. Customer Service and Compassionate and Empathetic communication skills will be critical in this roll. Must be able to treat children & adults. Virtual Care – Night Coverage Care Anywhere Practice During overnight hours (may vary in time), conduct live and interactive clinical assessments, diagnose and treat patients via our virtual care platform, including recommending suitable treatment plans and considering cost-effective treatment modalities including but not limited to prescribing medication and assisting in care coordination or escalation as appropriate and within scope of licensure. Complete “eVisits” (Asynchronous) that come to the care anywhere pool Complete scheduled visits escalated from our after hours nurse triage line Respond to patient questions/messages that come through the portal to the care anywhere team or our Care Anywhere number West End Ortho Hospital Coverage Attend to medical/clinical needs of in house overnight surgical patients Respond to nursing questions about in house patients and any medical emergencies Collaborate with Physicians for escalation issues and arrange for transfer if necessary Complete appropriate notes when care is provided Clinical Concierge After Hours Practice Coverage Answer calls from our Concierge Medicine Primary Care Practice Patients after hours via dedicated phone line (or other identified and approved communication method) Provide guidance within scope of practice and escalate care as appropriate to include but not limited to virtual visit, handoff to other care location, orders, prescriptions, etc. Document patient interactions and collaboration with Concierge Practice Attending Physician Hospitalist Floor Call Support Respond timely to floor calls from our Hospitalist Service for identified units/campuses Document interactions and enter orders as appropriate Collaborate with in house Hospitalist staff and Nursing Additional Skills: Basic technology skills – able to personally troubleshoot and patiently help others troubleshoot basic audio/video connections Dynamic communicator - Able to connect with patients through technology. Relationship Builder – Able to build care team relationships Motivated and independent Adapts easily to new processes and change at least 1 year experience working as an Advanced Practitioner PHYSICAL AND SENSORY REQUIREMENTS: Sit up to 8 hours per day; 3 hours at a time. Stand for up to 8 hours per day; 8 hours at a time. Walking for up to 6 hours per day. Frequently lifting, carrying and pushing objects up to 10 pounds. Rarely lifting, carrying and pushing objects up to 75 pounds. Frequently stooping and bending. Frequently reaching above shoulder level. Frequently handling, firm grasping and twisting & turning as it relates to performing procedures. Must be able to perceive attributes of an object through touch. Must be able to hear as it relates to normal conversation, high and low frequencies. Must be able to see as it relates to general, near, far, color and peripheral vision. Must be able to speak as it relates to normal conversation and projection as it relates to lectures and presentations.

Requirements

Basic technology skills – able to personally troubleshoot and patiently help others troubleshoot basic audio/video connections
Dynamic communicator - Able to connect with patients through technology.
Relationship Builder – Able to build care team relationships
Motivated and independent
Adapts easily to new processes and change
at least 1 year experience working as an Advanced Practitioner
Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner or Medical Physician Assistant with current license to practice in the state of Pennsylvania or New Jersey, as determined by the job location.
Physician Assistants must also have a current certification through the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA).

Responsibilities

Conduct live and interactive clinical assessments, diagnose and treat patients via our virtual care platform, including recommending suitable treatment plans and considering cost-effective treatment modalities including but not limited to prescribing medication and assisting in care coordination or escalation as appropriate and within scope of licensure.
Complete “eVisits” (Asynchronous) that come to the care anywhere pool
Complete scheduled visits escalated from our after hours nurse triage line
Respond to patient questions/messages that come through the portal to the care anywhere team or our Care Anywhere number
Attend to medical/clinical needs of in house overnight surgical patients
Respond to nursing questions about in house patients and any medical emergencies
Collaborate with Physicians for escalation issues and arrange for transfer if necessary
Complete appropriate notes when care is provided
Answer calls from our Concierge Medicine Primary Care Practice Patients after hours via dedicated phone line (or other identified and approved communication method)
Provide guidance within scope of practice and escalate care as appropriate to include but not limited to virtual visit, handoff to other care location, orders, prescriptions, etc.
Document patient interactions and collaboration with Concierge Practice Attending Physician
Respond timely to floor calls from our Hospitalist Service for identified units/campuses
Document interactions and enter orders as appropriate
Collaborate with in house Hospitalist staff and Nursing