PA or CRNP, Gordon Gold & Associates - Internal Medicine

UPMC•Pittsburgh, PA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

UPMC Community Medicine Incorporated is hiring a full-time Physician Assistant or Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner to support Dr. Gordon Gold, MD & Associates. The position is based at UPMC Passavant McCandless, with travel to UPMC Lemieux Sports Complex. The work is split evenly between outpatient clinic and hospital rounding/inpatient care. The schedule is 40 hours per week, with a possible weekend rotation and one day per week on call. The Advanced Practice Provider (APP) is part of the care delivery team and provides patient care under physician supervision and in collaboration with a physician. The APP uses independent judgment, communication, and collaboration to manage care for patients and their families, establish relationships with the care team and patients, and support desired outcomes across the continuum of care. The position also involves developing clinical practice, participating in learning and improvement activities, and demonstrating commitment to the community and the healthcare profession. Placement at staff or senior level depends on years and months of experience.

Requirements

For the CRNP pathway: successful completion of an approved nurse practitioner program.
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 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: current state PA license and certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA).
Current CPR certification.
Act 33, Act 73, and Act 34 clearances.
Ability to establish and maintain positive, caring relationships with executives, managers, physicians, other providers, staff, 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 applying 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.
For the PA pathway, a BS or MS degree.
Professional nursing experience and/or nurse practitioner experience for CRNP candidates.
Physician assistant experience and/or experience in a clinical setting for PA candidates.
For senior level: at least 3 years of experience or completion of a post-graduate residency.
For senior level: a Solid/Strong/Good performance rating or higher on the annual performance evaluation, completion of an OAPP-approved professional contribution within one year of hire or promotion, and department chair approval for promotion.
For senior level: ACLS, ITLS, NALS, PALS, or another listed certification meeting AHA standards, including didactic and skills demonstration components, within 30 days of hire. For outpatient or other non-inpatient practice, an OAPP-approved certification relevant and valuable to the practice setting may be used.

Responsibilities

Provide patient care activities for a group of patients and their families, using independent judgment, communication, and collaboration with the care team.
Formulate plans of care that consider individual patient needs.
Communicate effectively with patients, families, and members of the healthcare team, both verbally and in documentation.
Apply professional practice knowledge and skills, critical thinking, and good clinical judgment in patient care.
Build and maintain collaborative relationships with physicians, other healthcare providers, patients, and families to support patient outcomes.
Identify patient and family education needs and provide basic education relevant to the episode of care.
Engage in clinical development and continuous learning, seek guidance and feedback, and pursue professional development.
Use knowledge of research and evidence-based practice, and identify opportunities to improve clinical care, patient satisfaction, safety, and quality outcomes.
Support workplace safety and demonstrate awareness of cultural diversity, horizontal violence, and impairment in the health professions.
Recommend improvements to clinical care and the health of the workplace, participate in change initiatives, and support colleagues and other disciplines.
Set priorities and accept assignments that gradually increase in patient load and complexity.
Demonstrate knowledge of growth and development across the lifespan, assess patient data, interpret age-specific needs, and provide care in accordance with department policies and procedures.