Family Practice/Primary Care Nurse Practitioner

Advanced Practitioner (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant)

St. Luke's is proud of the skills, experience, and compassion of its employees. The employees of St. Luke's are our most valuable asset! Individually and together, our employees are dedicated to satisfying the mission of our organization, which is an unwavering commitment to excellence as we care for the sick and injured; educate physicians, nurses, and other health care providers; and improve access to care in the communities we serve, regardless of a patient's ability to pay for health care.

The Advanced Practitioner (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant) is responsible for providing healthcare services to patients under the supervision of, and/or in collaboration with, the attending physician. These services include, but are not limited to, medical evaluation, treatment, counseling, and referrals. This role consists of diagnostic evaluations, therapeutic remediation, surgical assistance, and pharmaceutical prescription.

As with any other health care professional, the Advanced Practitioner is charged with being a patient advocate. The Advanced Practitioner will participate in patient satisfaction, quality, and performance improvement initiatives.

Job Description

• Competent in the assessment, treatment, counseling, and education of the patient and their families being provided 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 then accurately interpreting test 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 patients' 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.
• As requested, conduct 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 when 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, remains current with medical record documentation, and provides documentation that is optimal for billing provided professional services.
• Demonstrates financial responsibility and accountability through the 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.

Requirements

• Must be board eligible or board-certified Registered Nurse Practitioner or Medical Physician Assistant with current license to practice in the state of Pennsylvania or New Jersey, as determined by the job location.
• The Advanced Practitioner must be bilingual in English & Spanish.

Benefits

• Robust orientation program for all levels of experience including new grads
• 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 850 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. With an established department of advanced practice that has a dedicated leadership structure and room for advancement and growth within the network.

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. Walking for up to 6 hours per day. Frequently lifting, carrying, and pushing objects up to 10 pounds. Rarely lifting, carrying, and pushing objects up to 75 pounds. Frequently stooping and bending. Frequently reaching above shoulder level. Frequently handling, firm grasping, twisting & turning as it relates to performing procedures. Must be able to perceive attributes of an object through touch. Must be able to hear as it relates to normal conversation, high and low frequencies. Must be able to see as it relates to general, near, far, color, and peripheral vision. Must be able to speak as it relates to normal conversation and projection as it relates to lectures and presentations.