PA or CRNP, Staff or Senior - UPP Department of Urology - Washington

UPMC•Washington, PA

8d•Onsite

About The Position

University of Pittsburgh Physicians is hiring a full-time Physician Assistant or Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner to support the Department of Urology at UPMC Washington. The position is 100% outpatient and works Monday through Friday during daylight hours. The department is nationally renowned for highly specialized technologies and minimally invasive surgical techniques, many developed or refined by UPMC surgeons. The Staff or Senior Advanced Practice Provider is a member of the care delivery team and is responsible for the level and quality of care. Under physician supervision and in collaboration with a physician, the APP provides and manages care for a group of patients and their families, using independent judgment, communication, and collaboration. The role includes developing leadership, partnership, collaboration, and supervisory skills, and building relationships with physicians, other health care providers, patients, and families to support desired outcomes across the continuum of care. Placement at the Staff or Senior level is based on the candidate’s years and months of experience. The APP applies professional knowledge and skills, develops plans of care responsive to individual patient needs, communicates effectively, and contributes to patient safety, quality, and satisfaction. The role also involves ongoing clinical learning and development, patient and family education, engagement with evidence-based practice and quality improvement, and collaboration with the health care team. The APP demonstrates accountability for professional development, supports colleagues, and participates in workplace and clinical improvement initiatives. Candidates must meet the applicable qualifications for either the CRNP or PA pathway. Successful attainment and maintenance of hospital privileges may be required, if applicable to the business unit practice.

Requirements

For the CRNP pathway: successful completion of an approved nurse practitioner program.
For the CRNP pathway: current state RN license and CRNP certification; eligible 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.
Act 34 Clearance.
Ability to establish and maintain positive, caring relationships with executives, managers, physicians, non-physician providers, ancillary and support staff, other departments, and patients and families.
Ability to work productively and effectively in a complex environment, handle multiple or changing priorities, and use specialized equipment.
Critical-thinking, analytical, and problem-solving abilities related to patient care; good clinical judgment; and critical-thinking skills to apply and lead others in acceptable standards of practice.
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

For the CRNP pathway: BSN or MSN preferred.
For the CRNP pathway: professional nursing experience and/or nurse practitioner experience preferred.
For the PA pathway: BS or MS candidate preferred.
For the PA pathway: experience as a physician assistant and/or experience in a clinical setting preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide and manage patient care for a group of patients and their families through independent judgment, communication, and collaboration with team members.
Develop plans of care that consider individual patient needs and provide care in accordance with department policies and procedures.
Communicate clearly and effectively with patients, families, and members of the health care team, both verbally and in documentation.
Apply professional practice knowledge and skills, critical thinking, and good clinical judgment in patient care.
Identify patient and family education needs and provide basic education to support the episode of care.
Pursue clinical learning and development, seek and use performance feedback, and identify opportunities to improve professional practice.
Engage with evidence-based practice, research, quality, and innovation, and identify opportunities for clinical improvement.
Support patient and workplace safety, recognize ethical situations, and seek assistance when needed.
Build collaborative relationships with physicians, other health care providers, patients, families, and colleagues.
Make recommendations to improve clinical care and workplace health, participate in change initiatives, and support colleagues and other disciplines.
Demonstrate knowledge of growth and development across the life span and assess patient data to identify age-specific care needs.