PA or CRNP (ACNP) (Hanover Cardiology)

UPMC • Hanover, PA

8d • Onsite

About The Position

UPMC Hanover is hiring a Full-Time Physician Assistant or Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner (ACNP) to help support the HMG Cardiology Dept. The ideal candidate has about 2 years of APP experience. This role involves contributing to UPMC’s mission of Life Changing Medicine, setting standards for care delivery, and providing patient care activities through independent judgment, communication, and collaboration. The position also focuses on establishing and maintaining collaborative relationships with healthcare providers, patients, and families to achieve desired patient outcomes. UPMC offers a career path with the right experience for success, comprehensive health and welfare benefits, work-life balance initiatives, and competitive pay with potential for sign-on bonus.

Requirements

• Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner (CRNP): Current state RN license and CRNP certification are required.
• Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner (CRNP): National certification, eligible for licensure by Pennsylvania board of nursing, eligible for certification as a CRNP by Pennsylvania state board of nursing.
• Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner (CRNP): Current CPR certification is required.
• Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner (CRNP): Act 33 Clearance will be required.
• Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner (CRNP): Act 73 Clearance will be required.
• Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner (CRNP): Act 34 Clearance required.
• Physician Assistant (PA): A graduate of a physician assistant program accredited by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the physician assistant (ARC-PA) is required.
• Physician Assistant (PA): Current state PA license certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) is required.
• Physician Assistant (PA): Current CPR certification is required.
• Physician Assistant (PA): Act 33 Clearance will be required.
• Physician Assistant (PA): Act 73 Clearance will be required.
• Physician Assistant (PA): Act 34 Clearance required.
• Senior Level: The successful completion of an approved Nurse Practitioner or a graduate of a physician assistant program accredited by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the physician assistant (ARC-PA) program is required.
• Senior Level: Completion of National Certification.
• ACLS or ITLS or NALS or PALS or ACLS or other certifications listed must meet AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire.
• OAPP: If practicing in an outpatient or other non-inpatient setting, APPs can use one of the certifications above or use a business unit approved certification which is relevant, and value added to the practice setting.

Nice To Haves

• The ideal candidate has about 2 years of APP experience.
• Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner (CRNP): BSN, MSN is preferred.
• Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner (CRNP): Professional nursing experience and/or nurse practitioner experience is preferred.
• Physician Assistant (PA): BS or MS candidate is preferred.
• Physician Assistant (PA): Experience as a physician assistant and/or experience in a clinical setting is preferred.
• Senior Level: Minimum 3 years of experience or Completion of a post-graduate residency.
• Senior Level: BSN, MSN preferred for CRNP, BS or MS preferred for PA.

Responsibilities

• 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 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 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 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.
• Seeks, accepts, and utilizes performance feedback as a learning opportunity.
• Demonstrates enthusiasm for continuous learning and identifies and creates a plan for continuation of learning and development.
• Identifies patient and family needs for education and provides basic education.
• Seeks professional development and involvement through membership in a professional organization and/or reading professional literature.
• Demonstrates a basic knowledge of research, how it affects practice and available resources.
• 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 patient care.
• Makes recommendations for the improvement of clinical care and the health of the workplace.
• 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.
• Demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care and/or interact appropriately with the patients served.
• 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
• Sign-on Bonus available if applicable

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior