Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Outpatient Primary Care
Allegheny Health Network · Gibsonia, PA · 3 mo ago
HealthcareFull-time
About the role
This role offers the opportunity to earn an annual quality-based bonus tied to population health initiatives and value-based metrics.
Responsibilities
- Provides appropriate patient care including recording medical history, physical assessments, developing care plans, ordering tests, interpreting results, and documenting accurately.
- Communicates and coordinates care with patients, families, and interdisciplinary teams, involving the attending physician in clinical decisions.
- Maintains continuity of care, coordinates periodic evaluations by physicians, and participates in performance and quality improvement initiatives.
- Administers medications, suture wounds, educates patients and families, trisages patient calls, and manages outpatient concerns.
- Ensures compliance with regulatory agencies and performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Nursing from a State Board of Nursing-approved program.
- American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP), American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), National Certification Corporation (NCC), or Pediatric Nursing Certification Board (PNCB) certification.
- Practicing-state license as a Nurse Practitioner with prescriptive authority.
- Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) license within 60 days of hire.
- CPR from the American Heart Association.
- Background clearances (Act 33, Act 34, Act 73).
Preferred Qualifications
- Master’s degree in Physician Assistant Studies.
- PA-C or board eligible certification.
- Ongoing successful recertification as a PA-C.
- Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) license within 60 days of hire.
- Background clearances (Act 33, Act 34, Act 73).