CRNP, Staff - Hershey Primary Care

UPMC•Hershey, PA

10d•Onsite

About The Position

UPMC Primary Care in Central PA is hiring a full-time Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner (CRNP) to support UPMC Hershey Primary Care at 121 Towne Square Drive in Hershey, Pennsylvania. The schedule is Monday through Friday during daylight hours. New graduates are encouraged to apply, and candidates are placed according to their years and months of experience. The CRNP is a member of the care delivery team and provides patient care under physician supervision and in collaboration with physicians and other team members. The role includes setting standards for care quality, managing care for patients and their families, and building collaborative relationships to support patient outcomes across the continuum of care. UPMC’s Central PA Medical Group includes more than 230 primary care physicians and advanced practice providers. The position requires an approved nurse practitioner program, current state RN licensure and CRNP certification, national certification, Pennsylvania CRNP licensure eligibility, and current CPR certification. Professional nursing and/or nurse practitioner experience is preferred. A BSN or MSN is preferred. Required clearances include Acts 33, 73, and 34. Hospital privileges must be successfully attained and maintained if applicable to the business unit practice.

Requirements

Successful completion of an approved nurse practitioner program.
Current state RN license and CRNP certification.
National certification and eligibility for licensure as a CRNP by the Pennsylvania Board of Nursing.
Current CPR certification.
Act 33, Act 73, and Act 34 clearances are required.
Ability to establish and maintain positive, caring relationships with executives, managers, physicians, providers, staff, patients, and families.
Ability to work productively and effectively in a complex environment and handle multiple or changing priorities and specialized equipment.
Critical-thinking, analytical, and problem-solving abilities related to patient care; good clinical judgment.
Ability to assess patient data and identify requirements relative to age-specific needs, with knowledge of growth and development across the lifespan.
Mobility, visual manual dexterity, and physical stamina for frequent walking, standing, lifting, and positioning of patients.
Hospital privileges must be successfully attained and maintained if applicable to the business unit practice.

Nice To Haves

Professional nursing experience and/or nurse practitioner experience.
BSN or MSN degree.
For Senior Level consideration: at least three years of experience or completion of a post-graduate residency.
For Senior Level consideration: Solid/Strong/Good or higher annual performance rating, department chair approval, and completion of an OAPP-approved professional contribution within one year of hire or promotion.
For Senior Level consideration: applicable advanced certification meeting AHA standards, including a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire; outpatient or other non-inpatient APPs may use a business-unit-approved relevant certification.

Responsibilities

Provide patient care activities for a group of patients and their families using independent judgment, communication, and collaboration with team members.
Set standards for the level and quality of care and help improve patient safety, quality, and satisfaction.
Establish and maintain collaborative relationships with physicians, healthcare providers, patients, and families to achieve desired outcomes throughout the continuum of care.
Formulate plans of care that account for individual patient needs and provide care as described in department policies and procedures.
Communicate effectively with patients, families, and healthcare team members, verbally and in documentation.
Apply critical thinking and good clinical judgment; assess patient data and interpret information in light of age-specific needs and growth and development across the lifespan.
Identify patient and family education needs and provide basic education to support the episode of care.
Participate in continuous learning, clinical development, evidence-based practice, and professional development activities.
Identify opportunities to improve clinical care, patient satisfaction, safety, and clinical outcomes; make recommendations and participate in change initiatives.
Build positive working relationships and contribute to a safe, collaborative workplace and the development of colleagues.
Set priorities, manage changing assignments and patient complexity, and seek guidance or feedback to improve professional practice.
Demonstrate commitment to the community and the healthcare profession.