PA or CRNP (ACNP), Critical Illness Recovery Center - Mercy (Part-time)

UPMC•Pittsburgh, PA

1h•Onsite

About The Position

University of Pittsburgh Physicians is hiring a part-time Physician Assistant or Acute Care Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner (ACNP) for the Critical Illness Recovery Center (CIRC) at UPMC Mercy. CIRC focuses on rehabilitating survivors of critical illness who are at risk for Post-Intensive Care Syndrome (PICS). The APP provides comprehensive care, builds relationships with patients and families, and participates in goals-of-care discussions to address physical, mental, and emotional challenges and improve quality of life. The position is 20 hours per week. The APP conducts outpatient clinic visits on Thursdays and performs inpatient consultations, chart reviews, documentation, and telemedicine visits. The role includes meeting patients on hospital floors one day per week. The APP works collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team and provides patient care under physician supervision and collaboration. The Staff APP is accountable for providing and improving patient care, communicating effectively with the healthcare team, and developing professional practice. The successful candidate is placed according to years and months of experience for employment purposes. Hospital privileges must be successfully attained and maintained when applicable.

Requirements

For the CRNP pathway: successful completion of an approved nurse practitioner program.
For the CRNP pathway: current state RN license and CRNP certification are required.
For the CRNP pathway: eligibility for licensure by the Pennsylvania Board of Nursing and certification as a CRNP by the Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing.
For the PA pathway: graduation from a physician assistant program accredited by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA).
For the PA pathway: current state PA license and certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA).
Current CPR certification is required.
Act 34 Clearance is required.
Ability to establish and maintain positive, caring relationships with executives, managers, physicians, providers, staff, other departments, and 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, and good clinical judgment.
Critical-thinking skills necessary to exercise and lead others in applying acceptable standards of practice.
Knowledge and skills to provide care and interact appropriately with patients, including knowledge of growth and development across the life span.
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.

Nice To Haves

EPIC experience is preferred.
ICU experience is a plus but is not required.
For the CRNP pathway, BSN or MSN is preferred.
For the CRNP pathway, professional nursing experience and/or nurse practitioner experience is preferred.
For the PA pathway, a BS or MS is preferred.
For the PA pathway, experience as a physician assistant and/or experience in a clinical setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

Conduct outpatient clinic visits every Thursday.
Perform inpatient consultations, chart reviews, documentation, and telemedicine visits.
Meet with patients on hospital floors one day per week.
Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to provide holistic care.
Provide patient care to patients and their families using independent judgment, communication, and collaboration with team members.
Establish and maintain collaborative relationships with physicians, other healthcare providers, patients, and families to support desired patient outcomes across the continuum of care.
Formulate plans of care that consider individual patient needs and provide care in accordance with department policies and procedures.
Communicate clearly and effectively with healthcare team members, patients, and families, including through documentation.
Identify patient and family education needs and provide basic education to support the episode of care.
Engage in clinical development, continuous learning, and professional development; seek guidance and use performance feedback to improve practice.
Recognize opportunities to improve clinical care, patient safety, quality, satisfaction, and the health of the workplace; participate in change initiatives.
Demonstrate accountability, set priorities, and support colleagues and other disciplines in service to patients and families.
Assess patient data and interpret information needed to identify age-specific needs and provide appropriate care.