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Bridgeville, PA 15017 1370 Washington Pike, Suite 107 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 Pediatrics, with weekend and on-call coverage on a rotational basis as required.
This role will cover during after hour clinic primarily evening hours.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
Provides appropriate pediatric patient care to include:
Establishes presumptive diagnosis as defined in the written agreement between the CRNP and the supervising physicians.
Communicates and coordinates patient care with:
Involves attending physician regarding plan of care and involves physician in clinical decision making of any issues that are outside the CRNP 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 as defined in the written agreement between the CRNP and the supervising physicians.
Educates patients and family members regarding health and illness prevention, medication, and treatment instructions, and recommends community resources as needed. Serves as clinical expert and acts as a clinical resource.
Triages pediatric patient telephone calls provides monitoring and continuity of care.
Participates in develops and implements performance and/or quality improvement initiatives. Ensures compliance with all regulatory agencies.
Perform other duties such as manage outpatient concerns and any other duty specific to specialty.
Perform other duties as assigned or required.
QUALIFICATIONS
Required:
Preferred:
Substitutions:
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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