Nurse Practitioner Or Physician Assistant - Outpatient Pediatrics Part-time

Highmark Health

Pittsburgh, PA, US
Pediatric patient care
Medical history and assessment
Therapeutic care plan development
The incumbent provides primary healthcare services for non-acute or chronic health conditions in specific populations in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice and with the policies, values, and mission of the organization within the CRNP scope of practice

Job Summary

  • The incumbent provides primary healthcare services for non-acute or chronic health conditions in specific populations in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice and with the policies, values, and mission of the organization within the CRNP scope of practice.
  • Provides appropriate pediatric patient care to include recording patient medical history and physical assessment, developing therapeutic care plan, ordering lab and diagnostic tests, interpreting test results, and providing accurate medical record documentation.
  • Educates patients and family members regarding health and illness prevention, medication and treatment instructions, and recommends community resources as needed.

Matching Summary

The incumbent provides primary healthcare services for non-acute or chronic health conditions in specific populations in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice and with the policies, values, and mission of the organization within the CRNP scope of practice.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Pediatric patient care
  • Medical history and assessment
  • Therapeutic care plan development
  • Lab and diagnostic test ordering
  • Patient and family education
  • Triage pediatric calls

Nice-to-have

  • Healing environment focus
  • Customer-first approach
  • Clinical expert resource

Key Requirements

  • Master's degree MSN
  • National Board Certification for Nurse Practitioners
  • Practicing-state licensure as a Nurse Practitioner
  • Prescriptive Authority
  • CPR– American Heart Association
  • PALS certification
  • Act 34 Criminal Background Clearance
  • Act 33 Child Abuse Clearance
  • Act 73 FBI Fingerprinting
  • Master’s degree in Physician Assistant Studies
  • Current PA Physician Assistant License
  • PA-C or board eligible
  • Drug Enforcement Agency Licensure

Work Rights

Not specified

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