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

UPMC • Pittsburgh, PA

1d • Onsite

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 Passavant. This role involves managing neurosurgical admissions, pre- and post-operative care, discharge planning, first assisting in spine surgeries, evaluating and managing neurosurgical consults, and conducting pre-operative evaluations and post-operative follow-ups in an outpatient clinic. The position offers a unique opportunity for an APP to lead patient care across the full continuum in a resident-free environment, developing expertise in spinal pathology and gaining robust surgical exposure. The team is dynamic, collaborative, and autonomous, with APPs being integral members of a high-performing academic practice. The role emphasizes autonomy, full-spectrum spine focus, work-life balance with a 4-day workweek and a sustainable call schedule, and a tight-knit, high-functioning team environment.

Requirements

• Full-Time Physician Assistant or Acute Care Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner.
• Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner (CRNP): Successful completion of an approved nurse practitioner program.
• Current state RN license and CRNP certification are required.
• National certification, eligible for licensure by Pennsylvania board of nursing, eligible for certification as a CRNP by Pennsylvania state board of nursing.
• Current CPR certification is required.
• Act 34 Clearance required.
• Physician Assistant (PA): Graduate of a physician assistant program accredited by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA) is required.
• Current state PA license certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) is required.
• Current CPR certification is required.
• Act 34 Clearance required.
• Ability to establish and maintain positive, caring relationships with executives, managers, physicians, non-physician providers, ancillary and support staff, other departments, and patients/families.
• Ability to work productively and effectively within a complex environment.
• Handle multiple/changing priorities and specialized equipment.
• Critical thinking, analytical and problem-solving abilities required as related to various aspects of patient care.
• Good clinical judgment.
• Critical thinking skills necessary to exercise and lead others in application of acceptable standards of practice.
• 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

• BSN, MSN is preferred.
• Professional nursing experience and/or nurse practitioner experience is preferred.
• BS or MS candidate is preferred.
• Experience as a physician assistant and/or experience in a clinical setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage neurosurgical admissions, pre- and post-operative care, and discharge planning in collaboration with the attending surgeon.
• First assist in spine surgeries, expanding procedural skillset and working with an expert surgical team.
• Evaluate and manage neurosurgical consults throughout the hospital, acting as the clinical lead in triaging and initiating care plans.
• Conduct pre-operative evaluations, post-operative follow-ups, and ongoing spine patient management in a fast-paced outpatient setting.
• Participate in a light, shared weekday call rotation (1–2 nights/week) and 1 in every 10 weekends.
• 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.
• Demonstrate a commitment to the community and to your health care profession.
• Applies basic professional practice knowledge and skills appropriate for practice setting.
• Communicates effectively, both verbally and in documentation.
• Demonstrates critical thinking in all areas of professional practice.
• Learns to incorporate acceptable standards of professional practice as well as business unit and health system's goals to improve patient safety, quality, and satisfaction.
• Formulates a plan of care that considers individual patient needs.
• Demonstrates initiative and seeks formal and informal opportunities to improve clinical practice.
• Seeks guidance and asks questions to continuously improve professional practice.
• Builds relationships with patients, families, and colleagues.
• Identifies ethical situations within patient care or within the workplace and seeks assistance.
• Professionally accepts assignments that gradually increase patient load and complexity.
• Actively engages in clinical development of all members of the healthcare team.
• Requests opportunities to learn advanced professional practice techniques from senior healthcare team members.
• Seeks, accepts, and utilizes performance feedback from peers, preceptors, and unit/department Leaders as a learning opportunity and to improve practice.
• Demonstrates enthusiasm for continuous learning and identifies and creates a plan for the continuation of learning and development.
• Identifies patient and family needs for education and provides basic education to support the episode of care.
• Seeks professional development and involvement through membership in a professional organization and/or reading professional literature on a regular basis.
• Demonstrates a basic knowledge of research, how it affects practice and who/what resources are available to assist with evidence-based practice by asking questions, demonstrating interest, participating in journal clubs.
• Clinical practice demonstrates knowledge of how quality and innovation impacts patient satisfaction, safety, and clinical quality outcomes.
• Identifies opportunities for improvement in the clinical area.
• Demonstrates the ability to communicate clearly and effectively with all members of the health care team.
• Begins to demonstrate awareness of cultural diversity, horizontal violence, and impairment in the health professions.
• Cares for patients and self by supporting safety in the workplace.
• Demonstrates accountability for professional development that improves the quality of professional practice and the quality of patient care.
• Makes recommendations for the improvement of clinical care and the health of the workplace and welcomes and participates in change initiatives.
• Leads by investing and building healthy relationships among colleagues and other disciplines.
• Shows the ability to set priorities.
• Begins to serve as an engaged member of a team supporting colleagues in service to patients and families and may participate in task forces or other initiatives.
• Demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care and/or interact appropriately with the patients served as specified below.
• Demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span.
• Possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to their age-specific needs.
• Provide the care needs as described in the department policy and procedures.

Benefits

• Health and welfare benefits like medical, vision, dental, and life and disability.
• An exceptional retirement program.
• PTO.
• Wellness programs.
• Paid parental leave.
• Competitive pay for the work that you do – base pay, merit, and premium pay.
• CME support.
• Professional development.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree