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

UPMC•Pittsburgh, PA

11d•Onsite

About The Position

UPMC Mercy’s Neurosurgery department is seeking a Physician Assistant (PA) or Acute Care Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner (CRNP) to join its inpatient Advanced Practice Provider (APP) team. The role provides care to complex and critically ill neurosurgical patients in a Level 1 Trauma Center, working collaboratively with residents, attending neurosurgeons, and interdisciplinary professionals. The position includes three 13-hour night shifts per week, including weekends. The Staff or Senior APP is a member of the care delivery team and is responsible for setting standards for the level and quality of care. The APP provides and manages patient care under physician supervision and collaboration, using independent judgment, communication, and teamwork. The role includes developing collaborative relationships with physicians, other healthcare providers, patients, and families throughout the continuum of care, while contributing to leadership, partnership, and supervision within the team. Placement at Staff or Senior level is based on years and months of experience.

Requirements

For the CRNP pathway, successful completion of an approved nurse practitioner program is required.
For the CRNP pathway, a current state RN license and CRNP certification are required; candidates must be eligible for licensure and certification by the Pennsylvania nursing boards.
For the PA pathway, graduation from a physician assistant program accredited by ARC-PA is required.
For the PA pathway, a current state PA license and NCCPA certification are required.
Current CPR certification is required.
Act 34 Clearance is required.
Ability to establish and maintain positive, caring relationships with executives, managers, physicians, non-physician providers, staff, departments, patients, and families.
Ability to work productively and effectively in a complex environment and manage multiple or changing priorities.
Critical-thinking, analytical, and problem-solving abilities related to patient care, along with good clinical judgment.
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with healthcare team members.
Ability to demonstrate mobility and visual-manual dexterity, and 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.

Nice To Haves

BSN or MSN for the CRNP pathway.
Professional nursing experience and/or nurse practitioner experience.
BS or MS for the PA pathway.
Experience as a physician assistant and/or experience in a clinical setting.

Responsibilities

Deliver comprehensive care to neurosurgical patients in pre-operative, post-operative, intensive care, and rehabilitation settings.
Manage and perform neurosurgical consultations in collaboration with the neurosurgical team.
Participate in daily rounds, contribute to individualized treatment plans, and support seamless care transitions.
Maintain accurate documentation and uphold high standards of care in a high-acuity environment.
Collaborate with residents, attending physicians, and multidisciplinary teams to achieve patient outcomes.
Provide and manage care for a group of patients and their families using independent judgment, communication, and collaboration.
Formulate plans of care that account for individual patient needs and age-specific requirements.
Communicate effectively with patients, families, and healthcare team members, verbally and in documentation.
Support patient safety, quality, and satisfaction, and identify opportunities to improve clinical care.
Participate in clinical development, continuous learning, professional development, and evidence-based practice activities.
Provide basic education to patients and families to support their care.
Establish and maintain collaborative relationships with physicians, other providers, patients, and families throughout the continuum of care.
Set priorities, contribute to team initiatives, and support healthy working relationships among colleagues and disciplines.
Demonstrate knowledge of growth and development across the lifespan, assess patient data, and provide care according to department policies and procedures.