What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nurse Practitioner - Family and Community Medicine position at Penn State Health?
Penn State Health
Community Medical Group
Location :
US : PA : Elizabethtown
Work Type :
Full Time
FTE :
Shift :
Varied
Hours :
Varied
Recruiter Contact :
Please contact Jill R. Brubaker at jbrubaker@pennstatehealth.psu.edu (MAILTO : / / jbrubaker@pennstatehealth.psu.edu) for additional information.
SUMMARY OF POSITION :
The Family Medicine Advanced Practice Provider (NP / PA) functions as a member of a multidisciplinary heath care team to provide total primary care of patients in collaboration with physicians, advanced practice providers, and other health care professionals.Follows established standards, procedures, and practices, and gives specific patient care directions to nursing and other staff.
Responsibilities
ESSENTIAL DUTIES-
Qualified individuals must have the ability (with or without reasonable accommodation) to perform the following duties : Obtain histories, perform examinations, obtain and / or interpret appropriate diagnostic procedures and relevant laboratory tests. Formulate a plan of care based on scientific rationale (e.g., standards of care, evidence-based practice guidelines and clinical decision tools) and continually update the plan of care as changes in patients' condition warrants. Perform duties following established departmental policies and procedures. Provide direct patient care, evaluate outcomes, and consult with other specialists as required to ensure optimal patient care. Recognize common medical problems, their deviations from normal, formulates a diagnosis, and refer when appropriate. Prescribe, dispense and administer authorized medications through established medical protocols within the practice setting. Provide preventative health care services as well as arrange consultations and / or referrals for Inpatient or Outpatient duties as assigned. Educate patients / families regarding strategies for improving self-management of diseases / conditions, adherence to prescribed treatments, and health-related quality of life. Counsel patient / families to assist them in coping with hospitalization and physical and psychosocial outcomes of disease / conditions to promote optimal level of function and health. Maintain a safe, comfortable and therapeutic environment for patients and families. Monitor and ensure accuracy of recording on patient medical records. Maintain all required reports, records, statistics, etc. Fosters compliance with patient care and organizational standards and regulatory mandates set by the Joint Commission for Accreditation of Health Care Organizations (JCAHO), Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), and other agencies. Maintain patient confidentiality. Provide call coverage as assigned.
NON-ESSENTIAL DUTIES-
The following duties are considered secondary to the essential duties listed above : Attend staff meetings and in-service trainings as directed. Enhance professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, current literature, in-service meetings, conferences, and workshops. Perform other duties as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS &ABILITIES
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Ability to deal courteously with patients and family members.
Ability to maintain effective working relationship with other employees.
Ability to operate a personal computer and general office equipment.
Other Information
MINIMUM QUALIFICATION(S) :
For nurse practitioners :
Master's degree in nursing and Licensed as a Registered Nurse and a Nurse Practitioner in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania required
For physician assistants / associates : Licensed as a Physician Assistant in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania required
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required
PREFERRED QUALIFICATION(S) :
Experience in primary care
WHY PENN STATE HEALTH?
Penn State Health offers exceptional opportunities to learn and grow, exposure to a wide patient population, and the ability to provide individualized, innovative, and specialized care to patients in the community.
For more information :
Penn State Health offers an exceptional benefits package including medical, dental and vision with no waiting period as well as a Total Rewards Program that highlights a few of the many additional offerings below :
Be Well_
with Employee Wellness Programs, and Fitness Discounts (University Fitness Center, Peloton).
Be Balanced_
with Generous Paid Time Off, Personal Time, and Paid Parental Leave.
Be Secured_
with Retirement, Extended Illness Bank, Life Insurance, and Identity Theft Protection.
Be Rewarded_
with Competitive Pay, Tuition Reimbursement, and PAWS UP employee recognition program.
Be Supported_
by the HR Solution Center, Learning and Organizational Development and Virtual Benefits Orientation, Employee Exclusive Concierge Service for scheduling.
For a full list with more detailed information :
WHY PENN STATE HEALTH MILTON HERSHEY MEDICAL CENTER?
Penn State Hershey Medical Center is Central Pennsylvania's only Academic Medical Center, Level 1 Regional Adult and Pediatric Trauma Center, and Tertiary Care Provider. As a four-time Magnet-designated hospital, Hershey Medical Center values the hard work and dedication that our employees exhibit every day. Through our core values of Respect, Integrity, Teamwork, and Excellence, our employees are a team committed to compassionate care for our diverse patient population, our community and each other. As a valued team member, we promote continued professional development, specialty certification, continuing education, and career growth.
YOU TAKE CARE OF THEM. WE'LL TAKE CARE OF YOU. State-of-the-art equipment, endless learning, and a culture of excellence - that's Penn State Health. But what makes our healthcare award-winning? That's all you.
This job description is a general outline of duties performed and is not to be misconstrued as encompassing all duties performed within the position. All individuals (including current employees) selected for a position will undergo a background check appropriate for the position's responsibilities._
Penn State Health is fundamentally committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff. We believe diversity is unapologetically expressing itself through every person's perspectives and lived experiences. We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, veteran status, and family medical or genetic information. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please call 717-531-8440 between the hours of 7 : 00 AM and 5 : 00 PM, Eastern Standard Time, Monday through Friday, email hrsolutions@pennstatehealth.psu.edu or download our Accommodation Instructions for Job Applicants PDF for more detailed steps for assistance._
Union :
Non Bargained
Position
Nurse Practitioner - Family and Community Medicine
Location
US : PA : Elizabethtown | Advanced Practice | Full Time
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