Nurse Practitioner - Outpatient Domain (B) Part-Time - Pre-admission Testing

Highmark Health • Erie, PA

28d

About The Position

This part-time Nurse Practitioner role provides specialty healthcare services in physician offices and non-acute settings, with a focus on chronic health conditions in specific populations. The position works within the CRNP scope of practice and applicable standards, organizational policies, values, and mission. Care may include e-consults and telehealth. The schedule is two 10-hour shifts per week, 7:00 a.m.–5:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. There are no weekends, holidays, or on-call responsibilities for this position.

The Nurse Practitioner assesses and treats patients, coordinates care with attending physicians, and provides education to patients and families. The role also requires timely and accurate EMR documentation, participation in safety and quality initiatives, and continuing professional education. Specialty certification and advanced procedures may be part of the work when appropriately privileged; the general overview mentions rotational weekend and on-call coverage as required, but the position-specific schedule states no weekends or on-call.

Requirements

• Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) from a practicing-state Board of Nursing-approved master's program.
• National Board Certification for Nurse Practitioners through an accredited association.
• Nurse Practitioner licensure in the practicing state.
• Prescriptive authority from the practicing state.
• Within 60 days of hire: CPR certification from the American Heart Association.
• Act 33 Child Abuse Clearance Certificate.
• Act 73 FBI Fingerprinting Criminal Background Clearance Certificate.
• Act 34 Criminal Background Clearance Certificate.

Responsibilities

• Record patient medical histories and perform physical assessments; develop therapeutic care plans, order diagnostic tests, interpret results, plan discharges, and document care accurately for patients in physician offices and non-acute settings.
• Communicate with attending physicians about care plans and involve them in clinical decisions outside the Nurse Practitioner’s knowledge or scope; make medical diagnoses and institute appropriate therapy within the applicable scope and standards of practice.
• Order, interpret, and evaluate laboratory, radiological, and diagnostic studies appropriate to patient conditions to determine and implement treatment plans.
• Assess patient and family learning needs and provide education appropriate to age, culture, and willingness to learn, including health and illness prevention, medication and treatment instructions, and recommended community resources as needed.
• Ensure timely and accurate EMR documentation to support medical coding and billing, and report pertinent information to the attending physician of record.
• Maintain mandatory professional continuing education; 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time