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The Nurse Practitioner provides health care services to patients within scope of license, performs physical examinations and diagnostic tests, assessments and screenings, prescribes medications, and instructs patients and family members on medical conditions and treatment. Additionally, the Nurse Practitioner may have an area of specialty practice.

Minimum Requirements:

+ Current Nurse Practitioner Certification and license in Pennsylvania required

+ Certification as a Nurse Practitioner by a nationally accredited nursing organization (e.g. American Academy of Nurse Practitioners – AANP, American Nurses Credentialing Center – ANCC) is required

+ Acute Care Nurse Practitioner certification is required

+ Minimum One year experience as an NP in critical care required

+ Maintain collaboration agreements, per state requirements

+ Active and unrestricted DEA required

+ Current BLS and ACLS required

+ TB questionnaire, PPD or chest x-ray if applicable

+ Current Health certificate (per contract or state regulation)

+ Must meet all federal, state and local requirements

+ Must be at least 18 years of age