PA or CRNP (ACNP), UPP Neurosurgery - UPMC Mercy

UPMC • Pittsburgh, PA

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About The Position

University of Pittsburgh Physicians is hiring a full-time Physician Assistant or Acute Care Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner to support the Neurosurgery department at UPMC Mercy. The schedule consists of four 10-hour shifts covering 7 days a week. As a key member of our close-knit team of inpatient APPs, you will work closely with residents and attending neurosurgeons to provide high-quality care to neurosurgical patients across all levels of care within the hospital. You will also be responsible for managing neurosurgical consults in a busy and diverse clinical environment. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced setting and is passionate about providing care to complex and critically ill patients in a trauma center. At the UPMC Department of Neurosurgery we are committed to finding the best treatment approach for each patient, maximizing the benefits of surgery while minimizing the risks. When evaluating our patients, we look at their conditions from every direction — to find the path that is least disruptive to the patient’s brain, spine, critical nerves, and blood vessels — with the goal of returning to normal functioning. It’s a truly comprehensive, customized approach to care.

Requirements

• Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner (CRNP) or Physician Assistant (PA) with current state license.
• Successful completion of an approved nurse practitioner program or a graduate of a physician assistant program accredited by the ARC-PA.
• Current CPR certification.
• Professional nursing experience and/or nurse practitioner experience is preferred.
• Experience as a physician assistant and/or experience in a clinical setting is preferred.
• Eligible for licensure by Pennsylvania board of nursing and certification as a CRNP by Pennsylvania state board of nursing.

Nice To Haves

• BSN, MSN for CRNP candidates preferred.
• BS or MS candidate for PA candidates preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage and care for neurosurgical patients in all stages of their hospital stay, including pre-operative, post-operative, intensive care and rehab units.
• Conduct neurosurgical consults in collaboration with the neurosurgical team.
• Work closely with residents, attending physicians, and other members of the healthcare team to ensure continuity and coordination of patient care.
• Participate in rounds, document care plans, and assist in the development of individualized treatment plans for patients.
• Maintain a focus on providing excellent patient-centered care in a high-acuity environment.
• Contribute to UPMC’s mission of Life Changing Medicine.
• Set the standards for the level and quality of care for the care delivery team.
• Provide 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.

Benefits

• Health and welfare benefits like medical, vision, dental, and life and disability.
• Exceptional retirement program.
• Work life balance including PTO, wellness programs, and paid parental leave.
• Competitive pay including base pay, merit, and premium pay.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Master's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees