Nurse Practitioner - Outpatient Domain - Bariatrics And Wound Care

Highmark Health

Erie, PA, US
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Chronic health condition management
Bariatrics and wound care focus
Patient medical history recording
** Highmark Health is seeking a Nurse Practitioner specializing in outpatient bariatrics and wound care to provide critical healthcare services in Erie and Union City, PA. The role requires a Master's degree and national certification, with responsibilities including patient assessment, care planning, and education. **

Job Summary

  • The incumbent provides specialty and critical care healthcare services in physician offices and non-acute based settings with a focus on chronic health conditions.
  • The role involves making medical diagnoses, instituting appropriate therapy, and communicating with attending physicians regarding plans of care within the CRNP scope of practice.
  • Employees must maintain mandatory professional continuing education and actively participate in patient safety and quality improvement initiatives.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 75

** Highmark Health is seeking a Nurse Practitioner specializing in outpatient bariatrics and wound care to provide critical healthcare services in Erie and Union City, PA. The role requires a Master's degree and national certification, with responsibilities including patient assessment, care planning, and education. **

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Chronic health condition management
  • Bariatrics and wound care focus
  • Patient medical history recording
  • Therapeutic care plan development
  • Diagnostic test ordering and interpretation
  • EMR documentation and coding support
  • Telehealth and e-consults capability

Nice-to-have

  • Weekend and on-call rotational coverage
  • Specialty certification in advanced procedures
  • Patient safety and quality improvement initiatives
  • Community resource recommendation skills

Key Requirements

  • Master's degree (MSN) from approved program
  • National Board Certification (AANP, ANCC, NCC, or PNCB)
  • Practicing-state Nurse Practitioner licensure
  • State Prescriptive Authority
  • DEA Licensure within 60 days of hire
  • American Heart Association CPR certification
  • Act 34, Act 33, Act 73, and FBI clearance certificates

Work Rights

Not specified

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