Nurse Practitioner (GLPP Family Practice)

University of Pittsburgh Medical Center • Jamestown, NY

117d • $44 - $69

About The Position

Great Lakes Physician Practice (GLPP) Family Practice is hiring a Full-Time Nurse Practitioner to join their outpatient team! The practice is open 8am-5pm, and you will travel between 2 office locations, Jamestown and Salamanca. See what being an Advanced Practice Provider can do for UPMC and what UPMC can do for Advanced Practice Providers - it's more than just a job!

Requirements

• Demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care and/or interact appropriately with the patients served.
• Demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span.
• Possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to their age-specific needs.
• Provide the care needs as described in the department policy and procedures.
• The successful completion of an approved nurse practitioner program is required.
• Current NY state RN license and NP certification are required.
• National certification, eligible for licensure by NY board of nursing, eligible for certification as a NP by NY state board of nursing.
• Current CPR certification is required.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) OR Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR).

Nice To Haves

• BSN, MSN is preferred.
• Professional nursing experience and/or nurse practitioner experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Applies basic professional practice knowledge and skills appropriate for practice setting.
• Communicates effectively, both verbally and in documentation.
• Demonstrates critical thinking in all areas of professional practice.
• Learns to incorporate acceptable standards of professional practice as well as business unit and health system's goals to improve patient safety, quality, and satisfaction.
• Formulates a plan of care that considers individual patient needs.
• Demonstrates initiative and seeks formal and informal opportunities to improve clinical practice.
• Seeks guidance and asks questions to continuously improve professional practice.
• Builds relationships with patients, families, and colleagues.
• Identifies ethical situations within patient care or within the workplace and seeks assistance.
• Professionally accepts assignments that gradually increase patient load and complexity.
• Actively engages in clinical development of all members of the healthcare team.
• Requests opportunities to learn advanced professional practice techniques from senior healthcare team members.
• Seeks, accepts, and utilizes performance feedback from peers, preceptors, and unit/department Leaders as a learning opportunity and to improve practice.
• Demonstrates enthusiasm for continuous learning and identifies and creates a plan for the continuation of learning and development.
• Identifies patient and family needs for education and provides basic education to support the episode of care.
• Seeks professional development and involvement through membership in a professional organization and/or reading professional literature on a regular basis.
• Demonstrates a basic knowledge of research, how it affects practice and who/what resources are available to assist with evidence-based practice by asking questions, demonstrating interest, participating in journal clubs.
• Clinical practice demonstrates knowledge of how quality and innovation impacts patient satisfaction, safety, and clinical quality outcomes.
• Identifies opportunities for improvement in the clinical area.
• Demonstrates the ability to communicate clearly and effectively with all members of the health care team.
• Begins to demonstrate awareness of cultural diversity, horizontal violence, and impairment in the health professions.
• Cares for patients and self by supporting safety in the workplace.
• Demonstrates accountability for professional development that improves the quality of professional practice and the quality of patient care.
• Makes recommendations for the improvement of clinical care and the health of the workplace and welcomes and participates in change initiatives.
• Leads by investing and building healthy relationships among colleagues and other disciplines.
• Shows the ability to set priorities.
• Begins to serve as an engaged member of a team supporting colleagues in service to patients and families and may participate in task forces or other initiatives.

Benefits

• Health and welfare benefits like medical, vision, dental, and life and disability.
• An exceptional retirement program.
• Work life balance to help manage other important aspects of your life such as: PTO, wellness programs, paid parental leave.
• Competitive pay for the work that you do - base pay, merit, and premium pay.
• Sign-on Bonus available if applicable.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: Master's degree