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

Highmark Health • Erie, PA

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About The Position

The Nurse Practitioner provides specialty and critical care healthcare services in physician offices and non-acute settings, with a focus on chronic health conditions in specific populations. The role works within the CRNP scope of practice and applicable standards, policies, values, and organizational mission. Care may include e-consults and telehealth. This position is part-time in Pre-admission Testing, with 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 duties.

Requirements

• Master's degree 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 patient care accurately.
• Communicate care plans with attending physicians and involve them in clinical decisions for issues beyond the nurse practitioner's knowledge or scope; make medical diagnoses and institute appropriate therapy within applicable standards and scope.
• Order, interpret, and evaluate laboratory, radiological, and other diagnostic studies to determine and implement treatment plans.
• Assess patient and family learning needs and provide education tailored to age, culture, and willingness to learn, including information about health and illness prevention, medications, treatment instructions, and community resources.
• Document in the EMR to support accurate medical coding and billing, and report pertinent information to the attending physician of record.
• Maintain mandatory professional continuing education and participate in patient safety, quality improvement, and patient engagement initiatives; maintain professional practice consistent with organizational and specialty-specific requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned or required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time