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Braddock PA 15104 501 Braddock Ave Company: Allegheny Health Network Job Description
GENERAL OVERVIEW
This job is an integral part of the care delivery system, working together to provide a healing environment by placing our customers first. 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. Work is performed in a physician office or offices dedicated to Primary Care, with weekend and on-call coverage on a rotational basis as required.
Will travel to various Express Care sites as needed.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
Provides appropriate patient care to include:
• Recording patient medical history and physical assessment • Developing therapeutic care plan • Ordering diagnostic tests • Interpreting test results • Providing accurate medical record documentation
Communicates and coordinates patient care with:
• Patient family • Community health services • Interdisciplinary team
Involves attending physician regarding plan of care and involves physician in clinical decision making of any issues that are outside the CRNPs knowledge base or scope of practice.
Provides monitoring and continuity of care and coordinates periodic evaluation by physicians as defined in the written agreement between the CRNP and the supervising physicians.
Prepares written prescription orders for drugs and controlled substances, administers medication and injections, sutures wounds, and provides wound care.
Educates patients and family members regarding health and preventive medicine, medications prescribed, treatment instructions, and recommends community resources as appropriate.
Triages patient telephone calls, provides monitoring and continuity of care.
Participates in developing and implementing performance and/or quality improvement initiatives. Ensures compliance with all regulatory agencies.
May perform other duties such as managing outpatient concerns and any other duty specific to specialty.
Other duties as assigned or requested.
QUALIFICATIONS
Required:
• Masters degree MSN from the practicing State Board of Nursing Approved Masters Program • National Board Certification for Nurse Practitioners through the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) • American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) National Certification Corporation (NCC) or Pediatric Nursing Certification Board (PNCB) • Practicing-state licensure as a Nurse Practitioner • Prescriptive Authority from the practicing state within 60 days of hire • Drug Enforcement Agency Licensure within 60 days of hire • CPR - American Heart Association • Act 34 Criminal Background Clearance Certificate • Act 33 Child Abuse Clearance Certificate • Act 73 FBI Fingerprinting Criminal Background Clearance Certificate
Preferred:
• Masters degree in Physician Assistant Studies • Current PA Physician Assistant License • PA-C or board eligible. Ongoing successful recertification NCCPA as a PA-C within 90 days of hire • Drug Enforcement Agency Licensure within 60 days of hire • CPR - American Heart Association • Act 33 Child Abuse Clearance Certificate • Act 34 Criminal Background Clearance Certificate • Act 73 FBI Fingerprinting Criminal Background Clearance Certificate
Substitutions:
Four to ten years related experience and/or training or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Disclaimer:
The job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and essential duties and responsibilities of work performed by employees within this job title. It may not contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to do this job.
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Furthermore, it is every employees responsibility to comply with the companys Code of Business Conduct, which includes but is not limited to adherence to applicable federal and state laws, rules, and regulations as well as company policies and training requirements.
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Job category: Direct Patient Care Providers Position Type: Part Time Posted: 2026-02-06T16:06:03.6755100000 Locations: Braddock PA 15104 501 Braddock Ave Line of Business: Entity Recruiter: Hiring Manager Experience Level: Job Family: Nurse Practitioner-AHN Req ID: J276564
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