CRNP (ACNP), Staff or Senior - Magee-Womens Surgical Associates

UPMC•Pittsburgh, PA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

University of Pittsburgh Physicians is hiring a full-time Acute Care Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner to support UPMC Magee-Womens Surgical Associates, Breast Surgical Oncology. The department includes 10 surgeons who practice at Magee and community locations and provides comprehensive evaluation, treatment, and collaboration with specialists. The NP will primarily participate in post-operative management 1–3 years after surgical care, including follow-up diagnostic testing, education, and support through the survivorship program. The NP may also assist in the operating room and provide care and coordination in the perioperative setting. The position is based at UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital, with travel to offices in Cranberry and Monroeville. The schedule is five 8-hour shifts, with no on-call or weekend work. The Staff or Senior Advanced Practice Provider is a member of the care delivery team and provides patient care under physician supervision and in collaboration with a physician. The APP uses independent judgment, communication, and collaboration to manage care for patients and families, establish collaborative relationships across the care continuum, and contribute to care quality and professional practice. The successful candidate is placed according to years and months of experience. The role calls for progressively developing clinical practice, critical thinking, communication, patient education, teamwork, and professional development. Staff-level responsibilities include learning and applying professional standards, formulating care plans around individual patient needs, accepting assignments that gradually increase in complexity, seeking feedback and learning opportunities, and identifying opportunities to improve clinical care and the workplace. Senior-level qualifications and advancement conditions are specified separately in the posting.

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, other departments, and 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.
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.
For Senior Level: at least 3 years of experience or completion of a post-graduate residency.
For Senior Level: completion of an approved Nurse Practitioner program or graduation from an ARC-PA-accredited physician assistant program, and completion of national certification.
For Senior Level: achieve a Solid/Strong/Good performance rating or higher on annual performance evaluation for consideration and to maintain status annually.
For Senior Level: complete an OAPP-approved professional contribution within one year of hire or promotion and obtain department chair approval for promotion.
For Senior Level: ACLS, ITLS, NALS, PALS, or another listed certification meeting AHA standards, including didactic and skills-demonstration components, within 30 days of hire. In outpatient or other non-inpatient settings, an applicable business-unit-approved certification may be used.
For Senior Level: BSN or MSN preferred for CRNP; BS or MS preferred for PA.

Nice To Haves

BSN or MSN.
Professional nursing experience and/or nurse practitioner experience.
For Senior Level CRNP candidates, BSN or MSN; for Senior Level PA candidates, BS or MS.

Responsibilities

Provide patient care activities for a group of patients and their families using independent judgment, communication, and collaboration with team members.
Participate primarily in post-operative management 1–3 years after surgical care, including follow-up diagnostic testing, education, and survivorship-program support.
May assist in the operating room and provide care and coordination in the perioperative space.
Establish and maintain collaborative relationships with physicians, other health care providers, patients, and families to support desired outcomes across the continuum of care.
Formulate plans of care that consider individual patient needs and provide care in accordance with department policies and procedures.
Communicate effectively with patients, families, and members of the health care team, both verbally and in documentation.
Identify patient and family education needs and provide basic education to support the episode of care.
Apply professional practice knowledge and skills, critical thinking, and good clinical judgment; seek guidance and feedback to improve practice.
Participate in clinical development, continuous learning, evidence-based practice, and professional development activities.
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.
Set priorities, build healthy relationships among colleagues and other disciplines, and contribute as an engaged team member.
Demonstrate knowledge of growth and development across the lifespan, assess and interpret patient-status data, and address age-specific needs.
Travel from UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital to offices in Cranberry and Monroeville as needed.