Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Nephrology; Monroe

Position Overview

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. Services include medical evaluation, treatment, counseling, referrals, diagnostic evaluations, therapeutic remediation, surgical assistance, and pharmaceutical prescription. The Advanced Practitioner also serves as a patient advocate and participates in patient satisfaction, quality, and performance improvement initiatives.

• Competent in the assessment, treatment, counseling, and education of patients and families.
• Evaluates patients and performs physical examinations, including obtaining, studying, and updating medical histories.
• Determines abnormal conditions by administering or ordering diagnostic tests (radiologic and laboratory studies) and accurately interpreting results.
• Evaluates, develops, and implements appropriate patient management and treatment plans.
• Coordinates and communicates patient care effectively with other healthcare professionals and institutions.
• 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.
• Conducts virtual care services via St. Luke’s virtual care platform, assisting in care coordination and escalation as appropriate.
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, establishing personal networks, and participating in professional societies.
• Obtains required continuing medical education.
• Participates in the research, development, implementation, and tracking of clinical management guidelines.
• Precepts multidisciplinary students (nursing, nurse practitioner, pharmacy, physician assistant, medical, etc.) and resident & fellow physicians, ensuring a positive educational environment.
• Precepts AP student clinical rotation when assigned.
• Demonstrates performance improvement in clinical care/outcomes, customer/service improvement, operational system/process, and safety.
• Is competent in utilizing an electronic medical record and documentation for optimal billing.
• Demonstrates financial responsibility and accountability through effective 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.
• Provides occupational health services in the urgent care setting, including pre‑employment physicals, injury care, and work‑compensation case follow‑ups.

• Must be board‑eligible or board‑certified Registered Nurse Practitioner or Medical Physician Assistant with a current license to practice in Pennsylvania or New Jersey as determined by the job location.
• Physician Assistants must also have current certification through the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA).

• 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.
• Walk up to 6 hours per day.
• Frequently lift, carry, and push objects up to 10 pounds; rarely lift, carry, and push objects up to 75 pounds.
• Frequently stoop and bend; frequently reach above shoulder level; frequently handle, firm grasp, twist & turn as relates to procedure performance.
• Must be able to perceive attributes of an object through touch.
• Must be able to hear as relates to normal conversation, high and low frequencies.
• Must be able to see as relates to general, near, far, color, and peripheral vision.
• Must be able to speak as relates to normal conversation and projection as it relates to lectures and presentations.

• Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner or Medical Physician Assistant with a current license to practice in Pennsylvania or New Jersey.
• For Physician Assistants: current NCCPA certification.

• Robust orientation program for all levels of experience.
• Advanced Practitioner 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.

St. Luke's University Health Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer.