NURSE PRACTITIONER URGENT CARE in Greensburg, PA

Job Details Description Essential Job Functions • Evaluates and administers appropriate treatment plan for the urgent care patient in conjunction with the supervising physician. • Provides patient and/or family information regarding treatment or procedures, condition and expectation during illness or recovery. Provides patient education/counseling and instruction regarding common patient problems. • Formulates differential diagnoses by priority considering multiple potential mechanisms causing complex acute, critical, and chronic illness states. • Demonstrates effective verbal, nonverbal, and written communication skills, including documentation according to established standards while maintaining patient confidentiality. • Displays commitment to expanding his/her knowledge base and views this as a continuous process to maintain professional and personal growth. • Other duties as assigned. Competency and Experience [Knowledge, Skills and Abilities] Required Qualifications/Experience • Master’s degree in nursing • Strong leadership ability, good organizational skills, independent and critical thinking skills, sound judgment, and knowledge of legal aspects and liability of nursing practice. • Strong ability to communicate complex and/or controversial topics and concepts to a wide and diverse audience. Preferred Qualifications/Experience • Doctor of Nursing Practice • One year experience working as CRNP. • Experience in Healthcare setting. License, Certification & Clearances • Current PA RN and CRNP licenses. • ACLS • Act 33 & 73 Clearances • Act 34-PA Criminal Record Check from the PA State Police system • Individual must meet the credentialing requirements of the Medical Staff Office. Position Type/Expected Hours of Work • Incumbent will be scheduled based on operational need (rotate shifts, standby, on-call, etc.). • Travel may be expected locally between System locations. Equal Employment Opportunity Independence Health and its affiliated companies are Equal Opportunity Employers. It is their policy to prohibit discrimination of any type and to afford equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, or genetic information, or any other classification protected by law. Independence Health and its affiliated companies will comply with all applicable laws and regulations. Disclaimer This job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Moreover, duties, responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.