Physician Assistant / CRNP Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner Hospitalist - $7,500 Sign-On Bonus

Mount Nittany Health•State College, PA

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About The Position

Provide health care and perform selective medical services, including examinations, treatment-plan formulation, and therapeutic procedures, in all clinical venues under the direction of physicians. Actively participate as a member of the healthcare team to engage patients, families, and caregivers in coordinating patient care. The role includes gathering and assessing patient information, determining diagnostic and therapeutic needs, conducting examinations, ordering and interpreting tests, developing diagnoses and treatment plans, administering medications and performing procedures, documenting and billing for care, and supporting continuity of care through patient and family education. The position receives minimal supervision from a Physician or Practice Manager and has no supervisory responsibilities.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program, or graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner program.
One year of medical care experience, preferably as a Physician Assistant or CRNP in a medical practice.
Knowledge of professional medical practice and care protocols, patient health assessment, medication administration, and care delivery following a treatment plan.
Knowledge of physician office procedures, medical terminology, ICD-10, and CPT coding guidelines.
Knowledge of organizational policies, regulations, procedures, prescribed medical standards, and common safety hazards and precautions.
Skill in applying and modifying principles, methods, and techniques of medicine to provide ongoing patient care.
Skill in gathering and analyzing patient data and interpreting findings, and in preparing and maintaining records using computer software.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Meet the American Heart Association's standards for Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support (BLS) and renew BLS every two years.
Register with the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) for authorization to prescribe controlled substances.
Be board certified, recertified, or eligible through the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA).
Have written agreement(s) with supervising physician(s).
Within four months of hire or transfer, meet the American Heart Association's standards for Healthcare Provider Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and renew ACLS every two years.
Hold a valid State of Pennsylvania Physician Assistant license, or be a Pennsylvania-licensed Registered Nurse and Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner. CRNPs certified by the Board after February 7, 2005, must maintain current national certification to renew Pennsylvania CRNP certification; the 30 hours of continuing education required for license renewal must be taken within the CRNP's specialty.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree in Nursing is preferred.
Medical care experience as a Physician Assistant or CRNP in a medical practice is preferred.

Responsibilities

Obtain complete patient medical histories and physical data, review records, and assess patient health status.
Interpret and integrate data to determine appropriate diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.
Perform complete or symptom-limited physical examinations, record findings, and establish presumptive diagnoses.
Order appropriate laboratory and diagnostic procedures, such as x-rays, electrocardiograms, and laboratory tests, and interpret results for deviations from normal.
Analyze data to determine preliminary diagnoses and therapeutic plans, utilizing principles of prevention.
Provide patient care by administering injections, immunizations, and oral medications in compliance with applicable laws and guidelines, and suture wounds.
Prepare written prescription orders for drugs and controlled substances.
Document patient information and care provided in the patient's electronic health record.
Develop and implement patient management plans, record progress notes, and assist with continuity of care.
Provide patients and families, as necessary, with instructions regarding medications and treatments.
Advise patients regarding health and illness prevention and recommend community resources to meet patient and family needs, if applicable.
Use the Electronic Health Record to document and bill for services rendered.
Perform other duties as required.