The mission of Primary Health Network’s CRNP residency program is to enrich newly licensed CRNPs by strengthening and further developing skills that lead to competence and confidence in a highly collaborative, interprofessional setting at a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC). We strive to provide CRNP residents with a variety of clinical experiences, mentoring, and feedback focused on clinical complexity, evidence-based decision making, patient safety, and compassionate patient/family centered care to improve health outcomes.
- Increase Patient Access: Addressing the primary care provider shortage while retaining our current workforce.
- Ensure Evidence-Based Care: Utilizing clinical and didactic education to ensure evidence-based care for all patients.
- Promote Professional Development: Through multidisciplinary collaboration, mentorship, and exposure to the mission of FQHCs.
- Address Socioeconomic Determinants: Collaborating to improve health outcomes by addressing socioeconomic determinants of health.
- Enhance Provider Skills: Developing teaching practices and enhancing leadership skills among current providers.
- Grow Diverse Experience: Expanding the knowledge and diverse experience of existing staff and professionals.
- Promote Work Vitality: Enhancing work vitality, engagement, and satisfaction to prevent provider burnout.
- Residency Timeline: September 2025 – August 2026
- Employment: One year salaried residency followed by employment at Primary Health Network.
- Clinical Emphasis:
- Precepted continuity clinics (40%)
- Specialty rotations (20%) including Pediatrics, Psychiatry, Women’s Health, Urgent Care, Telemedicine.
- Mentored Clinic (20%) focusing on acute and episodic care.
- Education: Didactic sessions (20%) covering topics relevant to FQHCs, including lectures, case studies, and labs.
- Project ECHO: Participation in case-based learning discussions with a multidisciplinary team of specialists.
Clinics and Locations
- Sharon Medical Group – Sharon, PA
- With travel to other local Primary health Network locations
Application Details
- Application Period
- Now Open
- Closes February 28, 2025
- Eligibility
- FNPs who completed their program after August 2023
- Candidates must be licensed in either Pennsylvania or Ohio, but those not currently licensed in both states and willing to pursue licensure will receive support
- Requirements
- Completed application for Certified Nurse Practitioner Residency
- Three letters of recommendations submitted with application. Suggested letters of recommendation from academic program director or faculty member, clinical preceptor, and current or previous supervisor.
- Personal statement describing what interests you in completing a residency program at a federally qualified health center
- Application Process
- Online submission
- Phone screen
- Onsite interview
- Final selection
Compensation and Benefits
- Compensation
- Competitive salary during residency
- Followed by a significant increase post-residency
- Benefits
- Medical
- Dental
- Life insurance
- Disability coverage
- Retirement plan
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