PA or ACNP/CRNP, Staff - HVI Vascular Surgery

UPMC•Hanover, PA

4h•Onsite

About The Position

UPMC Hanover and UPMC Memorial are hiring a full-time Physician Assistant or Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner to support HVI Vascular Surgery. The role is based at 310 Stock Street in Hanover, Pennsylvania, and follows a Monday–Friday daylight schedule. Applicants with prior experience or a strong interest in surgery, vascular surgery, or cardiovascular medicine are encouraged to apply. Training will be tailored to the candidate’s background and experience and is expected to take approximately 1–6 months, during which the APP will work closely with an APP or surgeon. The Vascular Surgery Department is part of the Heart and Vascular Institute within the UPMC Southern Region. The growing program aims to expand patient access and vascular services throughout the region. The collaborative team currently includes two vascular surgeons and one APP; this hire will expand the team to two APPs. The department provides open and endovascular vascular care, including TCAR, CEA, aortic aneurysm repair, lower-extremity revascularization and limb salvage, thrombectomy, dialysis access, and venous care, with plans to expand into TEVAR. Clinics are located at UPMC Memorial and UPMC Hanover. Memorial has an operating room, hybrid OR, and catheterization lab, while Hanover has angiographic capabilities. The position will initially focus on outpatient vascular care and improving patient access, with opportunities to cross-train in inpatient care and surgical first assisting. The role offers mentorship and the opportunity to develop a broad vascular skill set while contributing to the growth of the program. The APP is a member of the care delivery team and provides patient care under physician supervision and collaboration. The APP uses independent judgment, communication, and collaboration to manage care for patients and their families, establish relationships across the care team, and support desired patient outcomes throughout the continuum of care. Staff-level expectations include developing clinical practice, leadership, collaboration, and professional accountability. Senior-level placement requires at least three years of experience or completion of a post-graduate residency, in addition to the stated senior-level criteria. Placement is determined by 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 are required.
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, as well as good clinical judgment.
Mobility and visual manual dexterity, and physical stamina for frequent walking, standing, lifting, and positioning of patients.
Senior-level consideration requires a minimum of three years of experience or completion of a post-graduate residency.
Senior-level criteria include completion of national certification; a Solid/Strong/Good annual performance rating or higher to qualify and maintain status annually; completion of an OAPP-approved professional contribution within one year of hire or promotion; and department chair approval for promotion.
Senior-level candidates must meet applicable certification requirements: ACLS, ITLS, NALS, PALS, or another listed certification meeting AHA standards with didactic and skills-demonstration components, within 30 days of hire. In outpatient or other non-inpatient settings, an APP may use one of these certifications or a business-unit-approved certification relevant and value-added to the practice setting.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience or a strong interest in surgery, vascular surgery, or cardiovascular medicine.
For CRNP candidates: BSN or MSN preferred; professional nursing experience and/or nurse practitioner experience preferred.
For PA candidates: BS or MS preferred; physician assistant experience and/or experience in a clinical setting preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide patient care activities for a group of patients and their families using independent judgment, communication, and collaboration with team members.
Work under physician supervision and collaboration, and establish and maintain collaborative relationships with physicians, other health care providers, patients, and families.
Initially focus on outpatient vascular care and improving patient access; opportunities may include cross-training in inpatient care and surgical first assisting.
Apply professional practice knowledge and skills appropriate to the setting; communicate effectively verbally and in documentation; and use critical thinking in professional practice.
Formulate plans of care that consider individual patient needs and provide care in accordance with department policies and procedures.
Identify patient and family education needs and provide basic education to support the episode of care.
Pursue clinical development, seek and use feedback, and engage in continuing learning and professional development.
Apply knowledge of research and evidence-based practice, and identify opportunities to improve clinical care, patient safety, satisfaction, and quality outcomes.
Communicate clearly with the health care team, support workplace safety, and contribute to healthy relationships and change initiatives.
Demonstrate accountability for professional development and patient care quality, set priorities, and support colleagues in service to patients and families.
Provide care appropriate to patients’ age-specific growth, development, and assessed needs.
Meet applicable hospital privilege requirements and maintain them when required by the business unit.