PA or CRNP, Specialist - Hospitalist Medicine

UPMC•Pittsburgh, PA

8d•Onsite

About The Position

UPMC is hiring a full-time Physician Assistant or Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner for its Hospitalist Medicine department. The Advanced Practice Provider will work across UPMC Mercy and Magee Women’s Hospital, with the position description also listing UPMC Presbyterian. The role involves working both day and night shifts roughly equally, managing an independent patient list, completing admissions and consults, and providing cross-coverage to support safe, high-quality care. The APP is a member of the care delivery team and provides patient care under physician supervision and in collaboration with physicians and other team members. The role includes applying independent judgment, setting standards for care quality, maintaining collaborative relationships, and contributing to patient outcomes across the continuum of care. Staff and Senior APP placement is based on years and months of experience. Senior-level consideration requires at least three years of experience or completion of a post-graduate residency, along with additional performance, professional contribution, certification, and approval criteria. The position requires appropriate professional licensure and certification for either the CRNP or PA pathway, current CPR certification, and required clearances. Hospital privileges must be successfully attained and maintained when applicable. The position involves frequent walking, standing, lifting, and positioning of patients.

Requirements

For the CRNP pathway, completion of an approved nurse practitioner program is required.
For the PA pathway, graduation from a physician assistant program accredited by ARC-PA is required.
CRNP applicants must have a current state RN license and CRNP certification and be eligible for Pennsylvania licensure and CRNP certification.
PA applicants must have a current state PA license and NCCPA certification.
Current CPR certification is required.
Act 33, Act 73, and Act 34 clearances are required.
Ability to establish and maintain positive, caring relationships with executives, managers, physicians, non-physician providers, ancillary and support staff, other departments, 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, along with 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.
Senior-level applicants must have at least three years of experience or have completed a post-graduate residency.
Senior-level applicants must complete national certification and meet the stated annual performance-rating requirement to qualify and maintain status.
Senior-level applicants must complete an OAPP-approved professional contribution within one year of hire or promotion and obtain department chair approval for promotion.
Required advanced certifications for senior-level roles must meet AHA standards and include didactic and skills-demonstration components within 30 days of hire, as applicable.

Nice To Haves

For CRNP applicants, BSN or MSN is preferred.
For PA applicants, a BS or MS degree is preferred.
Professional nursing experience and/or nurse practitioner experience is preferred for CRNP applicants.
Physician assistant experience and/or experience in a clinical setting is preferred for PA applicants.
For senior-level CRNP applicants, BSN or MSN is preferred; for senior-level PA applicants, BS or MS is preferred.
For senior-level applicants, completion of a post-graduate residency may satisfy the experience threshold.

Responsibilities

Manage a group of patients and their families, including an independent patient list.
Complete admissions and consults and provide cross-coverage support.
Provide patient care under physician supervision and in collaboration with the care delivery team.
Formulate plans of care that consider individual patient needs and age-specific requirements.
Communicate effectively with patients, families, physicians, and other members of the healthcare team, including through documentation.
Apply critical thinking and professional judgment in patient care and identify opportunities to improve safety, quality, satisfaction, and clinical outcomes.
Build and maintain collaborative relationships with physicians, other healthcare providers, patients, families, and colleagues.
Identify patient and family education needs and provide basic education to support the episode of care.
Pursue clinical development and continuous learning, using feedback and professional resources to improve practice.
Participate in evidence-based practice, quality improvement, innovation, and change initiatives.
Support workplace safety, recognize ethical situations, and seek assistance when needed.
Help develop and support other members of the healthcare team and contribute to healthy working relationships.
Set priorities and participate as an engaged team member, including in task forces or other initiatives when appropriate.
Provide care according to department policies and procedures and the needs of patients across the lifespan.