PA or CRNP, Staff - UPMC Security Family Medicine, York PA

UPMC•York, PA

11d•Onsite

About The Position

UPMC Primary Care in Central PA is hiring a full-time Physician Assistant or Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner to support UPMC Security in Family Medicine in York, Pennsylvania. The position is part of UPMC Medical Group’s team of more than 230 primary care physicians and advanced practice providers. The department describes its environment as collaborative and collegial, with shared learning, support for professionals at different experience levels, and an emphasis on work-life balance. The Staff or Senior Advanced Practice Provider (APP) is a member of the care delivery team and is accountable for providing patient care under physician supervision and in collaboration with a physician. The APP manages care for a group of patients and their families, applies independent judgment, and works with physicians and other health care providers to support patient outcomes throughout the continuum of care. The role includes developing leadership, partnership, collaboration, and supervisory skills, as well as contributing to the community and the health care profession. The successful candidate will be placed according to years and months of experience. The position requires successful attainment and maintenance of hospital privileges if applicable to the business unit practice. Work hours are Monday through Friday during daylight hours, at 1930 Security Drive, York, PA 17402.

Requirements

For the CRNP pathway: successful completion of an approved nurse practitioner program.
For the CRNP pathway: current state RN license and CRNP certification; eligibility for Pennsylvania licensure and CRNP certification as specified in the posting.
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 33, Act 73, and Act 34 clearances.
Ability to establish and maintain positive, caring relationships with executives, managers, physicians, providers, staff, other departments, patients, and families.
Ability to work productively and effectively in a complex environment.
Critical thinking, analytical, and problem-solving abilities related to patient care; good clinical judgment.
Critical thinking skills necessary to apply and lead others in applying acceptable standards of practice.
Mobility and visual manual dexterity.
Physical stamina for frequent walking, standing, lifting, and positioning of patients.
For Senior Level: at least 3 years of experience or completion of a post-graduate residency.
For Senior Level: completion of national certification.
For Senior Level: a Solid/Strong/Good performance rating or higher on annual performance evaluations for consideration and to maintain status annually.
For Senior Level: completion of an OAPP-approved professional contribution within one year of hire or promotion, and department chair approval for promotion.
For Senior Level: required applicable advanced certification—such as ACLS, ITLS, NALS, or PALS—meeting AHA standards for didactic and skills demonstration within 30 days of hire, or a business-unit-approved certification relevant to an outpatient or other non-inpatient setting.

Nice To Haves

For CRNP candidates, BSN or MSN.
For CRNP candidates, professional nursing experience and/or nurse practitioner experience.
For PA candidates, a BS or MS degree.
For PA candidates, experience as a physician assistant and/or experience in a clinical setting.

Responsibilities

Provide patient care for a group of patients and their families through independent judgment, communication, and collaboration with the care team.
Set standards for the level and quality of care and contribute to patient safety, quality, and satisfaction.
Establish and maintain collaborative relationships with physicians, other health care providers, patients, and families to achieve desired outcomes throughout the continuum of care.
Formulate plans of care that consider individual patient needs and provide care according to department policies and procedures.
Communicate effectively with health care team members, patients, and families, verbally and in documentation.
Apply critical thinking and good clinical judgment in professional practice.
Engage in ongoing clinical development, seek feedback and learning opportunities, and pursue continued professional development.
Identify patient and family education needs and provide basic education to support the episode of care.
Participate in evidence-based practice, quality improvement, innovation, and initiatives to improve clinical care and the workplace.
Support workplace safety and demonstrate awareness of cultural diversity, horizontal violence, and impairment in the health professions.
Demonstrate accountability for professional development and patient care quality, set priorities, and contribute to healthy relationships among colleagues and other disciplines.
Demonstrate knowledge of growth and development across the lifespan and assess patient data to identify age-specific care needs.
Handle multiple and changing priorities and specialized equipment.
Maintain hospital privileges when applicable to the business unit practice.