Nurse Practitioner

Responsible to function as an essential member of the team in the practice setting or on units as indicated by physician needs.

• Conduct comprehensive physical exams, record patient history, and assess overall health.
• Make diagnoses based on assessments, order and interpret diagnostic tests, prescribe medications, and develop treatment plans.
• Offer patients education on lifestyle changes, disease prevention, nutrition, and self-care management.
• Work closely with physicians, specialists, and other healthcare providers to coordinate patient care.

• Completion of an accredited Physician Assistant program required
• Minimum of 1 year experience as a Physician Assistant preferred
• Maintain a Physician Assistant license in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, both Medical and Osteopathic preferred
• Collaborative agreement approved through the state within 3 months of start date required; National certification required
• DEA required within 6 months of start date
• Current Healthcare provider CPR through the American Heart Association required at time of hire
• Maintains ACLS and PALS certification preferred
• Master’s Degree in Nursing required
• Current Pennsylvania Registered Nurse licensure required
• Current certification as a Nurse Practitioner from a board-recognized national certification organization (as per the Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing) which requires the passing of a national certifying examination in the particular clinic specialty area in which the applicant is seeking certification by the board; Healthcare Provider CPR certification from American Heart Association required
• Minimum of (1) year experience as a Nurse Practitioner preferred
• Maintain current ACLS, PALS, and ATLS certifications