Nurse Practitioner

Altoona, PA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Application Deadline: 10/16/2025

Job Summary:

The Nurse Practitioner (NP) provides advanced clinical assessment triage and care management in a clinic setting. This role includes evaluating patient concerns prioritizing care based on acuity initiating treatment plans and collaborating with healthcare providers to ensure timely effective patient care. The NP plays a key role in clinical decision-making patient education and promoting continuity of care.

Hours:

.6 FTE - 24 hours per week
Monday - Thursday - 17:00 - 23:00

Essential Job Functions:

Advocate for patients rights preferences and needs ensuring that they receive high-quality compassionate care that is tailored to their individual circumstances
Project a professional demeanor and appearance while maintaining the confidentiality of the patient coworkers and the hospital
Perform clinical assessment triage and management of acute and chronic conditions in accordance with established protocols
Prioritize and respond to patient concerns via phone electronic messages or in-person visits
Develop and implement evidence-based treatment plans including ordering diagnostics prescribing medications and arranging follow-up care
Collaborate with providers registered nurses and support staff to coordinate care and ensure timely patient interventions
Document clinical findings assessments and care plans accurately in the electronic health record
Provide patient education on diagnosis medications and self-care strategies
Participate in patient care huddles and interdisciplinary team meetings to optimize patient care
Participate in quality improvement initiatives protocol development and clinical training as needed
Follow infection control and safety protocols maintaining a high standard of care and professionalism
Utilize the organizations secure messaging platform in accordance with departmental protocols including but not limited to receipt and timely responses to communications related to on-call responsibilities etc.
Perform other duties as assigned

Knowledge Skills & Abilities:

Medical Terminology
Electronic Medical Records (EMR) systems
Quality assurance and accreditation standards
Understanding of HIPAA regulations patient confidentiality laws and patient rights
Effective English communication in verbal and written formats
Competent in conscious sedation according to hospital policy
Quality work including attention to detail and accuracy
Basic computer proficiency
Carry out hospital customer service standards
Prioritize tasks effectively through managing workload based on urgency and importance
Capacity to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
Continuously learn and improve through staying up to date on job-specific trends policies and new technologies
Successfully demonstrate organization-wide performance review competencies

Qualifications:

Demonstrates eligibility for employment in the U.S.
Masters or Doctoral degree in Nursing (MSN or DNP) from an accredited program required
Current Nurse Practitioner (NP) licensure in the state of Wisconsin required
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required
Must obtain ACLS and PALS certification within six months of hire
3840 hours of clinical hours of advanced practice registered nursing practice in recognized role while working with a physician during those 3840 hours of practice required
Two (2) years of clinical experience preferably in triage primary care urgent care or a similar setting required
National certification as an NP (e.g. AANP ANCC) in relevant specialty preferred
Must possess a cell phone that interfaces with the organizations secure messaging system

Benefits:

Comprehensive health dental and vision insurance
Health Savings Account with an employer contribution
Company paid life insurance
Free meals
Free scrubs with laundry service
PTO
401(k) retirement plan with 4% company match
Tuition reimbursement
Wellness reimbursement

Equal Employment Opportunity & Work Force Diversity

Our organization is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on race color creed sex religion marital status age national origin or ancestry physical or mental disability medical condition parental status sexual orientation veteran status genetic testing results or any other consideration made unlawful by federal state or local laws. This practice relates to all personnel matters such as compensation benefits training promotions transfers layoffs our organization is committed to going beyond the legal requirements of equal employment opportunity to take positive actions which ensure diversity in the workplace and result in a multi-cultural organization.

Equal Opportunity Employer

This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information please review theKnow Your Rightsnotice from the Department of Labor.

Application Deadline: 10/16/2025Job Summary:The Nurse Practitioner (NP) provides advanced clinical assessment triage and care management in a clinic setting. This role includes evaluating patient concerns prioritizing care based on acuity initiating treatment plans and collaborating with healthcare ...