Nurse Practitioner

Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant – Job Description

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Position overview

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Bebashi is hiring a full-time Nurse Practitioner (CRNP) or Physician Assistant (PA-C) to deliver primary and sexual health care at the Miriam Clinic, with a focus on people living with or at risk for HIV. Pay starts at $90,000 per year and is negotiable.

Detail

Title

Nurse Practitioner (CRNP) or Physician Assistant (PA-C)

Reports to

Clinic Practice Manager

Job type

Full-time

Pay

Range $90,000 - $120,000 per year, negotiable

The provider independently assesses acute and non-acute problems, takes histories and performs physical exams, and builds and carries out each patient's management plan. The role works closely with clinical staff on the plan of care and counsels and educates patients, families and support persons. All care is delivered within the provider's Pennsylvania scope of practice and collaborative or supervisory agreement.

Duties and responsibilities

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Patient assessment and care planning

• Plan care from in-depth knowledge of the patient population and clinical protocols, anticipating common physical and psychological problems.
• Account for each patient's culture, health literacy, personality and support systems.
• Analyze trends in patient condition and adjust the management plan as needed.
• Serve as a patient advocate.

Patient management

• Write admission, transfer and discharge orders.
• Order and interpret laboratory and diagnostic studies.
• Prescribe medications and treatments within Pennsylvania scope of practice.
• Refer patients to specialty and support services as indicated, such as infectious disease, neurology, ophthalmology, endocrinology, surgery, hematology, psychiatry, intensive care, social services and nutrition.
• Perform invasive procedures independently once competency is documented.
• Provide contraceptive education, pregnancy planning counseling, and STI testing and treatment.
• Document care through thorough progress notes and summaries.

Collaboration and communication

• Participate in patient care rounds and case conferences.
• Communicate patient management strategies to the Clinic Practice Manager and Miriam Clinic medical staff.
• Work with Bebashi staff on care strategies while maintaining HIPAA compliance.
• Lead patient and family conferences to review treatment goals, use resources well, educate families and identify post-discharge needs.
• Help patients and families make informed decisions about goals of care, palliative care and hospice.
• Use strong communication skills to resolve complex situations and improve service to patients.

Safety, quality and growth

• Recognize situations that need a physician's immediate attention and start life-saving procedures when necessary.
• Work with internal and external partners to evaluate care delivery and put better practice patterns in place.
• Pursue continuing education and professional development.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Practice Manager.

Qualifications

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Candidates must hold one of the two license paths below; HIV care experience is strongly preferred.

Requirement

Nurse Practitioner

Physician Assistant

License

Active Pennsylvania RN license and Pennsylvania CRNP certification

Active Pennsylvania PA license

National certification

Board certification as an NP (e.g., ANCC or AANP)

NCCPA certification (PA-C)

Practice agreement

Collaborative agreement with a physician, as required by Pennsylvania law

Written supervisory agreement with a physician, as required by Pennsylvania law

Prescribing

Prescriptive authority and DEA registration, or ability to obtain

Prescriptive authority and DEA registration, or ability to obtain

Experience

• 2–3 years of clinical experience preferred.
• HIV care experience preferred; experience in sexual health, primary care or community health a plus.

Knowledge, skills and abilities

• Proven record of meeting clinical performance metrics.
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Good time management and the ability to work well under pressure.
• Caring, empathetic and a strong listener.
• Close attention to detail in charts, medications and follow-up care.
• Basic computer skills, including electronic health records and Microsoft Office.

Compensation and about Bebashi

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Salary range $90,000 to $120,000 per year for this full-time role and is negotiable based on experience and credentials.

Bebashi is a Philadelphia health agency serving the community through HIV prevention, testing, treatment and related health services. Applicants must meet Bebashi's current employee health and vaccination requirements.

Occasional Evenings and Weekends