Nurse Practitioner

Advanced Practitioner (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant) Provides healthcare services to patients under the supervision of or in collaboration with the attending physician. Services include medical evaluation, treatment, counseling, referrals, diagnostic evaluations, therapeutic remediation, surgical assistance, and pharmaceutical prescription. Charged with being a patient advocate and participating in patient satisfaction, quality, and performance improvement initiatives. Job Duties and Responsibilities: Competent in the assessment, treatment, counseling, and education of the patient and their families, providing medical services. Competency in evaluating patients and performing physical examinations, including obtaining, studying, and updating medical histories. Demonstrates ability to determine abnormal conditions by administering or ordering diagnostic tests, such as radiologic and laboratory studies, and accurately interpreting results. Evaluates, develops, and implements appropriate patient management and treatment plans based on assessment of needs. Coordinates and communicates patient care effectively with other healthcare professionals and institutions to meet patient’s healthcare needs. Provides high‑quality health care based on best practice and/or evidence‑based medicine. Performs therapeutic and diagnostic procedures, as appropriate and aligned with granted clinical privileges. Conducts virtual care services, described as live and interactive clinical assessments, diagnosis, and treatment of patients via St. Luke's virtual care platform, assisting in care coordination and/or escalation of care as appropriate. Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, establishing personal networks, and participating in professional societies; maintains required continuing medical education. Participates in the research, development, implementation, and tracking of clinical management guidelines. Participates in the teaching of multidisciplinary students (nursing, nurse practitioner, pharmacy, physician assistant, medical, etc.) and physician residents & fellows, ensuring a positive educational environment. Participates in AP student clinical rotation preceptorship where assigned. Demonstrates performance improvement in the following areas as appropriate: clinical care/outcomes, customer/service improvement, operational system/process, and safety. Competent in utilizing electronic medical records, remaining current with documentation, and providing documentation optimal for billing of professional services. Demonstrates financial responsibility and accountability through effective and efficient use of resources in daily procedures, processes, and practices. Performs routine health maintenance activities for new and established patients. Coordinates patient care and family counseling with public and mental health agencies as appropriate. Teaches wellness habits and educates patients on prevention of potential health problems or methods of dealing with present problems; provides information and materials relating to patient health care needs. Provides occupational health services in the urgent care setting, including but not limited to pre‑employment physicals, injury care, and work‑comp follow‑ups. What We Can Offer to You: Robust orientation program for all levels of experience, including new graduates. AP Mentorship Program. Comprehensive Benefits Package. Competitive Compensation Package. CME plus Certification Cost Reimbursement. Fitness and Sports Performance Center Memberships. Malpractice Insurance. Team‑based care with well‑educated, dedicated support staff. Teaching, research, quality improvement and strategic development opportunities. Culture: St. Luke's is a thriving, integrated health network where more than 1,000 Advanced Practitioners are integral members of the health care team. Our employed providers benefit from a dedicated leadership structure, a professional organization, and a culture that puts patient care at the center. We have an established department of advanced practice with a dedicated leadership structure, and we provide room for advancement and growth within the Network. Qualifications: Must be board‑eligible or board‑certified Registered Nurse Practitioner or Medical Physician Assistant with a current license to practice in the state of Pennsylvania or New Jersey, as determined by the job location. Physical and Sensory Requirements: Sit up to 8 hours per day; 3 hours at a time. Stand for up to 8 hours per day; 8 hours at a time. Walk for up to 6 hours per day. Frequently lift, carry and push objects up to 10 pounds. Rarely lift, carry and push up to 75 pounds. Frequently stoop and bend. Frequently reach above shoulder level. Frequently handle, firm‑grasp and twist & turn as it relates to performing procedures. Must perceive attributes of an object through touch, hear as it relates to normal conversation, high and low frequencies, see as it relates to general, near, far, color and peripheral vision, and speak as it relates to normal conversation and projection for lectures and presentations. Education: Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner or Medical Physician Assistant with a current license to practice in the state of Pennsylvania or New Jersey, as determined by the job location. Physician Assistants must also have a current certification through the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA). St. Luke's University Health Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr