CRNP

Your patients, your schedule. Typical hours are Monday-Friday from 8am-5pm but we are open to other possibilities. Let us know what type of schedule you are seeking. Some weekends, evenings and holidays are required.

VNA Alliance is seeking two "Nurse Practitioners" (CRNP) for fulltime positions. One will cover Crawford County and the other our Venango and Mercer County areas. A company vehicle will be available for your work travels.

The Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner (CRNP) is a licensed health care provider who collaborates with the Clinical Team in implementing and evaluating the patient plan of care for appropriateness to each individual patient’s needs to ensure the highest quality of healthcare is delivered. Care for the patient is given where the patient resides (i.e., patient’s home, facility, etc.).

QUALIFICATIONS

• Current CRNP license in the state of Pennsylvania
• 2-3 years’ experience in patient care required
• Demonstrates excellent clinical skills
• Current CPR certification
• Solid computer skills, including Word
• Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail
• Outstanding communication skills (both written and verbal)
• Knowledgeable of agency policies, both federal and state regulations and third-party payers

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Clinical Skills

• Provides skilled nursing care that includes activities such as teaching, treatments, (including IV therapy, venipuncture, complex wound care) and health promotion practices
• Executes preventive, rehabilitative and restorative nursing procedures appropriate for the patient’s care and safety
• Assesses signs and symptoms in conjunction with reporting reactions to treatments, including drugs, and changes in patient’s physical, mental, or emotional condition to the physician
• Develops the plan of care collaboratively with the physician, patient, designated representative, and the agency with revisions made based on patient condition
• Instructs and counsels the patient and the designated representative regarding the care requirements of the patient in the home
• Assigns and instructs the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or home health aide in accordance with the physician’s plan of care
• Supervises and evaluates the care given by the home health aide to his/her primary patients every 14 days
• Supervises and periodically evaluates the care given by the LPN to his/her primary patients to ensure oversight
• Evaluates and manages LPNs and home health aides who are providing services to his/her primary patients
• In collaboration with the primary clinician, provides what is necessary for the patient’s need to obtain positive medical outcomes while managing appropriate resources.
• Obtains a medical history, particularly as it relates to the present condition, from the patient and/or designated representative at the start of care.
• Conducts a comprehensive physical examination and nursing assessment of the patient at each skilled visit
• Evaluates the patient and the home situation to determine the health teaching required at each skilled visit
• Evaluates the patient’s condition and home situation to determine what assistance will be available from the designated representative in caring for the patient
• Coordinates total patient care serving as the primary nurse for designated patients and evaluating the effectiveness and the appropriateness of care
• Interprets nursing and other services of the agency to the patient and designated representative as part of planning for care
• Serves as the primary agency liaison and coordinator of care when nursing and other services are provided
• Plans with the patient, designated representative, and other team members for the patient’s discharge from service
• Meets with the interdisciplinary team routinely to ensure coordination of care and to update the plan of care as appropriate
• Meets with Clinical Supervisor or Clinical Manager weekly for an evaluation of patients under his/her care
• Commits to high ethical standards and complies with the Code of Conduct, state and federal regulations, accreditation standards, and VNA Alliance’s policies and procedures; maintains confidentiality of patient and employee records and information; has a duty to report compliance concerns, significant legal risk questions, fraud, abuse, suspected or actual misconduct to the Executive Director and/or Compliance Manager
• Is able to provide correct teaching on use of the home telemonitoring unit as well as basic troubleshooting to patients, designated representatives and other clinicians as needed. Familiar with the appropriate channels of communication for any problems or concerns with home telemonitoring unit.
• Reliable independent means of transportation with a valid Pennsylvania driver’s license and at least the minimum state required vehicle insurance

EOE

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Medical Specialty:

• Home Health

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Experience:

• Nurse Practitioners: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• PA Certified Nurse Practitioner (Required)

Willingness to travel:

• 100% (Required)

Work Location: On the road