CRNP, Staff - Multiple Sclerosis Care Center

UPMC•Pittsburgh, PA

9h•Onsite

About The Position

University of Pittsburgh Physicians is hiring a full-time Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner for the Multiple Sclerosis Care Center at UPMC Magee Womens Hospital. The role is for a motivated advanced practice provider working in Multiple Sclerosis and Neuroimmunology. The CRNP will see patients independently in clinic and help support the infusion center. The center includes six attending physicians, three APPs, seven clinic exam rooms, and 10 infusion bays. A special procedure room is used for lumbar punctures, Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT), and venous punctures. The clinic provides comprehensive care for patients with complex diagnoses including MS, NMO, MOGAD, and autoimmune encephalitis. The Staff Advanced Practice Provider is part of the care delivery team and is responsible for setting standards for care quality. The APP provides and manages patient care under physician supervision and in collaboration with the physician, other health care providers, patients, and families. The role includes applying independent judgment, communicating and collaborating across the care team, and contributing to patient outcomes across the continuum of care. The position also involves developing leadership, partnership, collaboration, and supervision skills. The successful candidate will be placed according to years and months of experience for employment purposes. The schedule is Monday through Friday during daylight hours.

Requirements

Successful completion of an approved nurse practitioner program.
Current state RN license and CRNP certification.
Eligible for licensure by the Pennsylvania Board of Nursing and eligible for certification as a CRNP by the Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing.
Current CPR certification.
Act 34 Clearance.
Ability to establish and maintain positive, caring relationships with executives, managers, physicians, non-physician providers, support staff, other departments, and patients and families.
Ability to work productively and effectively within 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 and critical-thinking skills to exercise and lead others in applying acceptable standards of practice.
Mobility and visual manual dexterity.
Physical stamina for frequent walking, standing, lifting, and positioning of patients.
Successful attainment and maintenance of hospital privileges, if applicable to the Business Unit practice.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in neurology, urology, infusion, or cancer centers.
BSN or MSN.
Professional nursing experience and/or nurse practitioner experience.

Responsibilities

See patients independently in clinic and assist in supporting the infusion center.
Provide and manage patient care activities for a group of patients and their families through independent judgment, communication, and collaboration with team members.
Formulate plans of care that consider individual patient needs.
Communicate effectively with patients, families, and members of the health care team, verbally and in documentation.
Apply critical thinking and good clinical judgment in professional practice.
Build and maintain collaborative relationships with physicians, other health care providers, patients, and families to achieve desired patient outcomes.
Identify patient and family education needs and provide basic education to support the episode of care.
Participate in clinical development and continuous learning, including seeking opportunities to learn advanced practice techniques and using performance feedback to improve practice.
Identify opportunities to improve clinical care, patient safety, quality, satisfaction, and the health of the workplace; make recommendations and participate in change initiatives.
Support workplace safety and demonstrate awareness of cultural diversity, horizontal violence, and impairment in the health professions.
Demonstrate accountability for professional development and contribute to healthy relationships among colleagues and other disciplines.
Set priorities and participate as an engaged team member, potentially including task forces or other initiatives.
Provide care appropriate to patients' age-specific needs, including assessing and interpreting information about patient status and following department policies and procedures.