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Nurse Practitioner, Nephrology
Highmark Health. Provide specialty and critical care healthcare services within the Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant scope of practice .
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in providing specialty and critical care healthcare services, managing acute and chronic medical problems, and performing minor surgical procedures. Holds relevant certifications and licenses, ensuring compliance with state regulations and maintaining continuity of care across various healthcare settings.
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MSN DegreeNational Board Certification for Nurse PractitionersCurrent PA Physician Assistant LicensePrescriptive AuthorityCPR Certification
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Hard Skills
Patient Care ManagementEmergency Care FacilitationLaboratory InterpretationMedication AdministrationMinor Surgical ProceduresDiagnostic Study OrderingInpatient RoundingCare CoordinationPatient EducationQuality Improvement Participation
Soft Skills
Interdisciplinary CollaborationCommunication SkillsPatient AdvocacyTeam LeadershipEducation of Trainees
Certifications & Qualifications
Nurse Practitioner LicensurePA-C CertificationDrug Enforcement Agency LicensureAct 33 Child Abuse ClearanceAct 34 Criminal Background ClearanceAct 73 FBI Fingerprinting Clearance
Industry Keywords
Critical CareAcute CareDialysis UnitsInpatient SettingsOutpatient ClinicsSpecialty CareProcedural SettingsHealthcare ServicesContinuity of CareQuality Improvement Initiatives
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Provide specialty and critical care healthcare services within the Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant scope of practice
- Manage acute and chronic medical and/or procedural problems across physician offices, non-acute facilities, inpatient environments, dialysis units, and hospital settings
- Round on Sundays at Wexford hospital, conduct in-office clinics, and round at dialysis units
- Travel to dialysis units
- Facilitate diagnostic and emergency care in outpatient and acute inpatient settings
- Order and interpret laboratory, advanced radiological, and specialized diagnostic studies
- Institute emergency measures and stabilization techniques for acute patient situations
- Prepare and electronically prescribe medications; administer medications and injections
- Perform minor bedside surgical procedures and complex specialty-specific procedures
- Coordinate complex care with patients, families, community services, and interdisciplinary teams
- Provide specialized critical care and inpatient care with accurate, timely medical-record documentation
- Educate patients and families on prevention, medications, and treatment instructions
- Maintain continuity of care across outpatient visits, inpatient admissions, and post-discharge follow-up
- Conduct daily inpatient rounds, document progress and care plans, and triage clinic calls and inquiries
- Participate in continuing education and quality improvement initiatives
- Assist with surgical, interventional radiology, or fluoroscopic procedures under supervision
- Contribute to education of trainees and professional staff
- Perform other assigned specialty-specific duties under applicable privileging and job agreements
Requirements
What you’ll need- MSN from the practicing State Board of Nursing Approved Master's Program (Nurse Practitioner pathway)
- National Board Certification for Nurse Practitioners through an accredited association
- Practicing-state licensure as a Nurse Practitioner
- Master’s degree in Physician Assistant Studies (Physician Assistant pathway)
- Current PA Physician Assistant License
- PA-C or board eligible; ongoing successful recertification (NCCPA) as a PA-C within 90 days of hire
- Prescriptive Authority from the practicing state within 60 days of hire
- Drug Enforcement Agency Licensure within 60 days of hire
- CPR certification from the American Heart Association
- Act 33 Child Abuse Clearance Certificate
- Act 34 Criminal Background Clearance Certificate
- Act 73 FBI Fingerprinting Criminal Background Clearance Certificate
- Four to ten years related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Experience in specialty or procedure-based setting preferred