Mount Nittany Health·State College, Pennsylvania
Provide comprehensive healthcare services including patient examinations, formulation of treatment plans, and therapeutic procedures under physician direction. Coordinate patient care by documenting medical histories, ordering diagnostic tests, and managing patient health records.
Provide health care and perform selective medical services such as examinations, formulation of treatment plans and therapeutic procedures, in all clinical venues, under the direction of the physicians. Actively participates as a member of the healthcare team to engage patients, families, and caregivers in the coordination of patient care.
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Obtain complete patient medical history and physical data, review records and assess patient heath status.
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Interpret and integrate data to determine appropriate diagnostic and therapeutic procedures needed.
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Perform a complete/symptom limited physical examination, record findings and establish presumptive diagnosis.
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Order appropriate laboratory and diagnostic procedures such as x-rays, electrocardiograms and laboratory tests and interpret results for deviations from normal.
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Analyze data to determine preliminary diagnosis and therapeutic plan utilizing principles of prevention.
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Perform patient care by administering injections, immunizations and oral medications in compliance with applicable laws/guidelines and suturing wounds.
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Prepare written prescription orders for drugs and controlled substances.
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Document patient information and care provided in the patient’s electronic health record.
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Develop and implement patient management plans, record progress notes and assist in provision of continuity of care.
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Provide instructions to the patient and family, if necessary, regarding medications and treatments.
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Advise patients regarding health and illness prevention and recommend community resources to meet patient and family needs if applicable.
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Using the Electronic Health Record, document and bill for services rendered.
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Perform other duties as required.
1. Graduate of accredited Physician Assistant program. OR 2. Graduate of accredited Nurse Practitioner program. Master’s degree in Nursing is preferred.
1. One year of medical care experience preferably as a Physician Assistant or CRNP in a medical practice.
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Meets the American Heart Association’s standards for Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support (BLS) and renews BLS every two years.
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Registered with the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) for authorization to prescribe controlled substances.
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Board Certified, recertified or eligible by the National Commission or Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA).
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Written Agreement(s) with supervising physician(s).
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Within four (4) months of hire/transfer, meets the American Heart Association’s standards for Healthcare Provider Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and renews ACLS every two years.
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Valid State of Pennsylvania Physician Assistant license.
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Licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of Pennsylvania.
Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner in the State of Pennsylvania.
CRNPs that were certified by the Board after February 7, 2005, will be required to maintain current National certification in order to renew their Pennsylvania CRNP certification.
The new regulations require that the 30-hours of continuing education required for license renewal be taken within the CRNP’s specialty.
Receives minimal supervision from the Physician / Practice Manager.
Market context
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