PA or CRNP, Greater Pittsburgh OB/GYN

UPMC•West Mifflin, PA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

University of Pittsburgh Physicians is hiring a full-time Physician Assistant or Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner to support Greater Pittsburgh OB/GYN. The role is 100% outpatient, caring for a high volume of both OB and GYN patients. The primary location is West Mifflin; the department also covers Mercy, Bethel Park, and Greentree. Hours are Monday through Friday during daylight hours. The Staff Advanced Practice Provider (APP) is a member of the care delivery team and is responsible for the level and quality of care provided. Working under physician supervision and collaboration, the APP manages patient care for a group of patients and their families using independent judgment, communication, and collaboration with team members. The APP establishes collaborative relationships with physicians, other health care providers, patients, and families to support desired outcomes throughout the continuum of care. The successful candidate will be placed according to years and months of experience. The role includes developing clinical practice, applying professional standards, formulating patient-centered plans of care, supporting patient and family education, and participating in ongoing learning and quality improvement. The APP contributes to patient safety, satisfaction, and clinical outcomes, communicates effectively with the health care team, and supports healthy workplace relationships and change initiatives. UPMC describes a career path, health and welfare benefits, retirement benefits, work-life balance offerings, and competitive pay. The position requires successful attainment and maintenance of hospital privileges if applicable to the business unit practice.

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, providers, staff, other departments, and 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; good clinical judgment.
Mobility and visual manual dexterity.
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 CRNP pathway: professional nursing experience and/or nurse practitioner experience.
For the PA pathway: BS or MS degree.
For the PA pathway: experience as a physician assistant and/or experience in a clinical setting.

Responsibilities

Provide and manage patient care activities for a group of patients and their families, using independent judgment and collaboration with the health care team.
Set and maintain standards for the level and quality of care in the care delivery team.
Formulate plans of care that consider individual patient needs and provide care according to department policies and procedures.
Communicate effectively with patients, families, and members of the health care team, both verbally and through documentation.
Apply critical thinking and acceptable professional practice standards to support patient safety, quality, and satisfaction.
Identify patient and family education needs and provide basic education related to the episode of care.
Build and maintain collaborative relationships with physicians, other health care providers, patients, families, colleagues, and other disciplines.
Participate in clinical development, continuous learning, and professional development; seek and use feedback to improve practice.
Identify opportunities to improve clinical care and contribute to quality, innovation, and evidence-based practice initiatives.
Support workplace safety, recognize ethical or cultural issues, and seek assistance when needed.
Set priorities, participate in change initiatives, and support colleagues in service to patients and families.
Assess patient data and interpret information to identify age-specific needs, applying knowledge of growth and development across the lifespan.