Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant, Senior - Pain Management

Pinnacle Health Systems•Pittsburgh, PA

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About The Position

Join UPMC's nationally recognized Pain Management team and make a meaningful impact on patient care. We are seeking a skilled and compassionate Advanced Practice Provider (CRNP or PA) to deliver high-quality care across inpatient and outpatient settings. This is an excellent opportunity to work alongside a collaborative team of physicians and APPs dedicated to improving lives through innovative pain management strategies. Hours Monday through Friday Five 8-hour shifts (typically 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM or 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM) No weekends, no on-call Location Primary: UPMC Mercy and Magee chronic pain clinics Occasional travel to other UPMC pain management sites for onboarding and coverage Position Specifics Mix of outpatient and inpatient responsibilities Independent outpatient return clinics and collaborative work with attending physicians (~50%) Rounding on inpatient chronic pain service (~50%) Eligible for APP incentive plan Department Details Join a team of 13 Advanced Practice Providers Collaborative environment with physicians and multidisciplinary teams Focused on innovative pain medicine and patient-centered care Opportunities for professional growth and participation in departmental initiatives Advanced Practice Provider The Staff or Senior Advanced Practice Provider (APP) is a Physician Assistant or Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner and a member of the care delivery team. The APP is responsible to set the standards for the level and quality of care. The APP has responsibility, authority, and accountability for the provision of care through supervision by and collaboration with a physician. The APP manages and provides patient care activities for a group of patients and their families through the application of independent judgment, communication, and collaboration with all team members. The role of the APP encompasses the beginnings of leadership, partnership, collaboration, and supervision. The APP establishes and maintains collaborative relationships with physicians, other health care providers, patients, and their families, to achieve desired patient outcomes throughout the continuum of care. The APP begins to demonstrate a commitment to the community and to their healthcare profession. The successful candidate will be placed according to years and months of experience for employment purposes. The posted salary range is for the Senior Level which requires three (3) or more years of APP experience. Demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care and/or interact appropriately with the patients served as specified below 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

Requirements

Ability to establish and maintain positive, caring relationships with executives, managers, physicians, non-physician providers, ancillary and support staff, other departments, and patients/families
Ability to work productively and effectively within a complex environment
Handle multiple/changing priorities and specialized equipment
Critical thinking, analytical and problem-solving abilities required as related to various aspects of patient care
Good clinical judgment
Critical thinking skills necessary to exercise and lead others in application of acceptable standards of practice
Mobility and visual manual dexterity
Physical stamina for frequent walking, standing, lifting, and positioning of patients
Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner (CRNP): The successful completion of an approved nurse practitioner program is required BSN, MSN is preferred Professional nursing experience and/or nurse practitioner experience is preferred Current state RN license and CRNP certification are required National certification, eligible for licensure by Pennsylvania board of nursing, eligible for certification as a CRNP by Pennsylvania state board of nursing Current CPR certification is required Act 33 Clearance will be required Act 73 Clearance will be required Act 34 Clearance required
Physician Assistant (PA): A graduate of a physician assistant program accredited by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the physician assistant (ARC-PA) is required BS or MS candidate is preferred Experience as a physician assistant and/or experience in a clinical setting is preferred Current state PA license certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) is required Current CPR certification is required Act 33 Clearance will be required Act 73 Clearance will be required Act 34 Clearance required
Minimum 3 years of experience or Completion of a post-graduate residency
The successful completion of an approved Nurse Practitioner or a graduate of a physician assistant program accredited by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the physician assistant (ARC-PA) program is required
Completion of National Certification
Must achieve a Solid/Strong/Good performance rating or higher on annual performance evaluation for consideration and to maintain status annually
Completion of an OAPP approved professional contribution within one year of hire or promotion into the position.
Must have department chair approval for promotion
ACLS orâ¯ITLS orâ¯NALS orâ¯PALS orâ¯ACLS or other certifications listed must meet AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire.

Nice To Haves

BSN, MSN preferred for CRNP, BS or MS preferred for PA
OAPP: If practicing in an outpatient or other non-inpatient setting, APPs can use one of the certifications above or use a business unit approved certification which is relevant, and value added to the practice setting.

Responsibilities

Mix of outpatient and inpatient responsibilities
Independent outpatient return clinics and collaborative work with attending physicians (~50%)
Rounding on inpatient chronic pain service (~50%)
Eligible for APP incentive plan
Responsible to set the standards for the level and quality of care
Manages and provides patient care activities for a group of patients and their families through the application of independent judgment, communication, and collaboration with all team members
Establish and maintain collaborative relationships with physicians, other health care providers, patients, and their families, to achieve desired patient outcomes throughout the continuum of care
Demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care and/or interact appropriately with the patients served as specified below
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