PA or CRNP, Staff or Senior - UPP Plastic Surgery

UPMC•Pittsburgh, PA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

University of Pittsburgh Physicians is hiring a full-time Physician Assistant (PA) or Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner (CRNP) for the Department of Plastic Surgery. The position supports complex reconstructive plastic surgery care, including high-volume clinics and care for patients with complex hand trauma, soft tissue extremity and facial trauma, and wound-care needs. The APP works with attendings, residents, fellows, APP peers, nurses, and administrative staff. Responsibilities include assisting in the operating room; running clinics and independent clinics for postoperative patients; coordinating care with consulting teams; communicating with surgeons, administrative staff, residents, and clinical teams; and managing wounds, drains, and sutures. The APP provides and manages patient care through independent judgment, collaboration, and supervision by a physician, and helps maintain care standards and achieve patient outcomes throughout the continuum of care. The schedule is Monday through Friday, either five 8-hour shifts or potentially four 10-hour shifts. An optional off-site weekend shift is available. The position is based at UPMC Presbyterian/Montefiore, with travel to Bethel Park. Placement at Staff or Senior level is based on years and months of experience. Senior-level consideration requires at least three years of experience or completion of a post-graduate residency, along with additional performance and professional contribution criteria.

Requirements

CRNP candidates must complete an approved nurse practitioner program.
CRNP candidates must hold a current state RN license and CRNP certification, with eligibility for Pennsylvania licensure and CRNP certification as stated in the posting.
PA candidates must graduate from a physician assistant program accredited by ARC-PA.
PA candidates must hold a current state PA license and NCCPA certification.
Current CPR certification is required for both CRNP and PA candidates.
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, and good clinical judgment.
Ability 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 patients.
Successful attainment and maintenance of hospital privileges, if applicable to the business unit practice.
Senior-level candidates must have at least 3 years of experience or have completed a post-graduate residency.
Senior-level candidates must complete national certification and maintain a Solid/Strong/Good performance rating or higher on annual performance evaluations.
Senior-level candidates must complete an OAPP-approved professional contribution within one year of hire or promotion and obtain department chair approval for promotion.
Senior-level candidates must hold an applicable certification meeting AHA standards, including didactic and skills-demonstration components, within 30 days of hire; outpatient or other non-inpatient APPs may use a relevant, value-added business-unit-approved certification.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Assist in the operating room.
Run high-volume clinics treating and managing complex hand trauma, soft tissue extremity and facial trauma, and wound-care needs.
Run independent clinics for postoperative patients.
Communicate with surgeons, administrative staff, residents, and clinical teams.
Coordinate patient care with consulting teams.
Manage wounds, drains, and sutures.
Provide and manage patient care for a group of patients and their families using independent judgment, communication, and collaboration with team members.
Establish and maintain collaborative relationships with physicians, other health care providers, patients, and families to support patient outcomes.
Formulate plans of care that consider individual patient needs and provide age-appropriate care.
Communicate effectively with the health care team and in clinical documentation.
Apply critical thinking and sound clinical judgment in professional practice.
Identify patient and family education needs and provide basic education related to the episode of care.
Participate in clinical development, continuous learning, professional development, and improvement initiatives.
Support patient safety, quality, and satisfaction and identify opportunities to improve clinical care.
Set priorities, build healthy working relationships, and contribute as an engaged member of the care team.