PA or CRNP, Northern Medical Associates

UPMC•Sewickley, PA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

UPMC Community Medicine Incorporated is hiring a full-time Physician Assistant or Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner for Northern Medical Associates, a dynamic internal medicine practice in Sewickley, Pennsylvania. The position is 100% outpatient and works Monday through Friday during daylight hours. The Staff Advanced Practice Provider (APP) is part of the care delivery team and is responsible for establishing standards for the level and quality of care. Under physician supervision and in collaboration with a physician, the APP manages and provides care to patients and their families using independent judgment, communication, and collaboration with the care team. The APP establishes collaborative relationships with physicians, other healthcare providers, patients, and families to support desired patient outcomes throughout the continuum of care. The role involves developing professional practice, critical thinking, communication, and clinical judgment; formulating plans of care; supporting patient and family education; and participating in ongoing learning and improvement. The successful candidate is placed according to years and months of experience. The position is dependent upon successful attainment and maintenance of hospital privileges, if applicable to the business unit practice.

Requirements

Successful completion of an approved nurse practitioner program for CRNP candidates.
Current state RN license and CRNP certification for CRNP candidates.
National certification and eligibility for licensure by the Pennsylvania Board of Nursing and certification as a CRNP by the Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing for CRNP candidates.
Graduation from a physician assistant program accredited by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA) for PA candidates.
Current state PA license and certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) for PA candidates.
Current CPR certification.
Act 33, Act 73, and Act 34 clearances.
Ability to establish and maintain positive, caring relationships with executives, managers, physicians, non-physician providers, 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, and good clinical judgment.
Mobility and visual-manual dexterity.
Physical stamina for frequent walking, standing, lifting, and positioning of patients.
Ability to demonstrate knowledge of growth and development across the lifespan, assess patient data, and provide care appropriate to age-specific needs.

Nice To Haves

BSN or MSN for CRNP candidates.
Professional nursing experience and/or nurse practitioner experience for CRNP candidates.
BS or MS degree for PA candidates.
Physician assistant experience and/or experience in a clinical setting for PA candidates.

Responsibilities

Provide and manage patient care for a group of patients and their families in collaboration with physicians and other care team members.
Set standards for the level and quality of care and contribute to patient safety, quality, and satisfaction.
Formulate plans of care that consider individual patient needs and age-specific requirements.
Communicate effectively with patients, families, and members of the healthcare team, both verbally and through documentation.
Apply critical thinking and sound clinical judgment in professional practice.
Build positive relationships with patients, families, colleagues, and other disciplines.
Identify patient and family education needs and provide basic education to support the episode of care.
Participate in clinical development, continuing learning, and professional development activities.
Seek, accept, and use feedback from peers, preceptors, and department leaders to improve practice.
Use evidence-based practice resources and identify opportunities to improve clinical care and workplace quality.
Support safety in the workplace and identify ethical situations, seeking assistance when needed.
Set priorities, participate in change initiatives, and support colleagues in service to patients and families.
Demonstrate knowledge of growth and development across the lifespan and assess patient data to identify age-specific care needs.
Maintain hospital privileges when applicable to the business unit practice.