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

UPMC • Pittsburgh, PA

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About The Position

The UPMC Department of Neurological Surgery is seeking a highly motivated and skilled Advanced Practice Provider (APP) to join our Inpatient Skull Base and Cranial Neurosurgery Service at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital. This role provides direct care for a high-acuity neurosurgical patient population, working alongside a nationally recognized team of neurosurgeons and multidisciplinary providers in an academic, fast-paced environment. The APP will be a critical member of the inpatient team, delivering comprehensive perioperative care — from pre-operative evaluation and surgical preparation to post-operative management and coordination of safe transitions of care. This is a hands-on clinical role that requires independent decision-making, procedural expertise, and exceptional communication skills.

Requirements

• Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner (CRNP) or Physician Assistant (PA) with current state license.
• Successful completion of an approved nurse practitioner program or physician assistant program accredited by 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.
• National certification, eligible for licensure by Pennsylvania board of nursing, eligible for certification as a CRNP by Pennsylvania state board of nursing.
• ACNP preferred for CRNP candidates.
• Act 34, Act 33, and Act 73 Clearances required.

Nice To Haves

• Passion for neurosurgery and caring for complex neurological patients.
• Strong procedural aptitude and eagerness to develop advanced technical skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-volume academic environment.
• Collaborative, team-oriented mindset with outstanding communication skills.
• Commitment to professional growth, education, and evidence-based care.

Responsibilities

• Manage care for patients undergoing skull base, cranial tumor, and complex cranial procedures in a tertiary academic medical center.
• Lead daily inpatient rounds in collaboration with attending neurosurgeons, residents, and interdisciplinary care teams.
• Provide high-level neurological assessments, manage acute changes in patient condition, and develop evidence-based care plans.
• Perform and manage advanced neurosurgical procedures within scope of practice, nonoperative.
• Document all patient encounters, orders, and procedures accurately and in compliance with hospital and billing requirements.
• Facilitate discharge planning, including patient and family education, care coordination, and follow-up scheduling.
• Collaborate with other APPs, residents, nurses, and allied health professionals to ensure seamless patient care delivery.
• Serve as a clinical resource and mentor for junior APPs, residents, and nursing staff.
• Participate in quality improvement projects, protocol development, and clinical research initiatives as needed.

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