Nurse Practitioner-Lehigh Valley
About The Position
Physician Solutions Group is accepting candidates for a full-time Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner (CRNP) position in the Bethlehem area. As a member of the clinical team, the Nurse Practitioner brings advanced knowledge and a diverse skill set to assess the healthcare needs of chronically ill geriatric members in collaboration with physicians and interdisciplinary teams. The role focuses on helping and empowering members to maximize their quality of life and live as independently as possible in their homes and communities. This is a hands-on clinical role involving assessments, care planning, medical orders, procedures, testing, consultations, education, and ongoing review of members’ care. The position is based in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, and offers a Monday–Friday daylight schedule with no evenings, weekends, or holidays. PSG is the preferred provider of Senior LIFE.
Requirements
- Be a certified registered nurse practitioner.
- Hold a valid Pennsylvania nursing license.
- Be willing to participate in continuing education and workshops to maintain a valid license.
- Have at least one year of experience working with an elderly community.
- Have a strong passion for helping the geriatric population.
Responsibilities
- Perform health histories and in-depth medical exams for new members to determine preliminary Plans of Care.
- Initiate, evaluate, and review medical orders, identifying opportunities to improve care when possible.
- Carry out procedures and document care and recommendations.
- Order, interpret, and follow up on laboratory tests and results.
- Request consultations from in-house and external medical and non-medical providers, including physicians, therapists, dietitians, social workers, and other specialists.
- Educate staff, members, caregivers, and families on essential care functions to help members maintain maximum independence at home and in centers.
- Complete ongoing assessments and determine Plan of Care changes or improvements based on member feedback and medical evaluations.
Benefits
- Competitive pay
- Comprehensive benefits
- 401(k)
- Paid time off (PTO)
- Paid holidays off
- Paid medical malpractice coverage
- Continuing medical education (CME)
- Low patient load per provider
- Collaborative relationships between disciplines
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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