PA or CRNP, Complete Primary Care Associates - Mercy

UPMC•Pittsburgh, PA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

UPMC Community Medicine Incorporated is hiring a full-time Physician Assistant (PA) or Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner (CRNP) for Complete Primary Care Associates at UPMC Mercy in Pittsburgh. The practice provides primary care and family medicine, including routine check-ups, preventive care, and treatment, and offers providers the opportunity to deliver comprehensive, patient-centered care in a hospital-based setting. The schedule is Monday through Friday during daylight hours. The Staff Advanced Practice Provider is a member of the care delivery team who helps set standards for the level and quality of care. The APP provides and manages care for a group of patients and their families using independent judgment, communication, and collaboration, under physician supervision and in collaboration with a physician. The role includes developing leadership, partnership, collaboration, and supervision skills, and maintaining relationships with physicians, other healthcare providers, patients, and families to support desired outcomes throughout the continuum of care. The successful candidate is placed according to years and months of experience for employment purposes. The position is dependent upon 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 is required.
For the PA pathway, graduation from a physician assistant program accredited by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA) is required.
For the CRNP pathway, a current state RN license and CRNP certification are required; candidates must be 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, a current state PA license and certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) are required.
Current CPR certification is required.
Act 34 Clearance is required.
Ability to establish and maintain positive, caring relationships with executives, managers, physicians, other providers, staff, 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, problem-solving, and clinical-judgment abilities.
Mobility and visual manual dexterity.
Physical stamina for frequent walking, standing, lifting, and positioning of patients.

Nice To Haves

For the CRNP pathway, BSN or MSN is preferred.
Professional nursing experience and/or nurse practitioner experience is preferred.
For the PA pathway, a BS or MS degree is preferred.
Experience as a physician assistant and/or experience in a clinical setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide and manage patient care activities for a group of patients and their families using independent judgment, communication, and collaboration with team members.
Set standards for the level and quality of care in the care delivery team.
Formulate plans of care that consider individual patient needs.
Communicate effectively with patients, families, and all members of the healthcare team, both verbally and in documentation.
Apply professional practice knowledge and skills, critical thinking, and good clinical judgment in the practice setting.
Build and maintain collaborative relationships with physicians, other healthcare providers, patients, and families to achieve desired patient outcomes.
Identify patient and family education needs and provide basic education to support the episode of care.
Pursue clinical development and professional learning, seek and use feedback, and identify plans for continued learning and development.
Participate in evidence-based practice, quality improvement, innovation, and initiatives that improve patient safety, satisfaction, clinical outcomes, and the workplace.
Promote safety for patients and self, and recognize ethical situations and seek assistance when needed.
Support and develop healthy relationships among colleagues and other disciplines, set priorities, and contribute as an engaged team member.
Demonstrate knowledge of growth and development across the life span and assess and interpret patient data to identify age-specific care needs.
Provide care according to department policies and procedures.
Maintain required licensure, certification, CPR certification, clearances, and hospital privileges if applicable.