PA or CRNP, Northern Medical Associates - Sewickley

UPMC•Sewickley, PA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

UPMC Community Medicine Incorporated is hiring a full-time Physician Assistant or Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner (CRNP) for Northern Medical Associates, a dynamic internal medicine practice in Sewickley, Pennsylvania. The role is 100% outpatient and is scheduled Monday through Friday during daylight hours. The APP is a member of the care delivery team and provides care under physician supervision and collaboration, using independent judgment, communication, and teamwork to manage patient care for a group of patients and their families. The successful candidate will be placed according to years and months of experience. The APP helps set standards for the level and quality of care, builds collaborative relationships with physicians, other health care providers, patients, and families, and works toward desired patient outcomes throughout the continuum of care. The role includes developing leadership, partnership, collaboration, and supervision skills, while demonstrating commitment to the community and the health care profession. UPMC describes a career path for professional growth, health and welfare benefits, an exceptional retirement program, work-life balance offerings, and competitive pay. Candidates must meet the applicable CRNP or Physician Assistant education, licensure, certification, and clearance requirements. Hospital privileges must be successfully attained and maintained when applicable to the business unit practice.

Requirements

For the CRNP pathway: successful completion of an approved nurse practitioner program.
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 Physician Assistant pathway: graduate of a physician assistant program accredited by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA).
For the Physician Assistant 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, 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; good clinical judgment; and critical-thinking skills 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.
Successful attainment and maintenance of hospital privileges when 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 Physician Assistant pathway: BS or MS candidate.
For the Physician Assistant pathway: experience as a physician assistant and/or experience in a clinical setting.

Responsibilities

Provide patient care activities for a group of patients and their families using independent judgment, communication, and collaboration.
Set standards for the level and quality of care and formulate care plans that consider individual patient needs.
Establish and maintain collaborative relationships with physicians, other health care providers, patients, and families to support desired patient outcomes.
Apply professional practice knowledge and skills appropriate to the setting; communicate effectively verbally and in documentation; and demonstrate critical thinking and good clinical judgment.
Incorporate professional practice standards and business-unit and health-system goals to improve patient safety, quality, and satisfaction.
Build relationships with patients, families, and colleagues; identify ethical situations and seek assistance when needed.
Participate in clinical development of the health care team, seek learning opportunities and feedback, and pursue ongoing professional development.
Identify patient and family education needs and provide basic education to support the episode of care.
Apply knowledge of research and evidence-based practice, participate in learning activities such as journal clubs, and identify opportunities for clinical improvement.
Communicate clearly and effectively with members of the health care team and support workplace safety.
Make recommendations to improve clinical care and workplace health, participate in change initiatives, set priorities, and support colleagues and team initiatives.
Demonstrate knowledge of growth and development across the lifespan, assess patient data and age-specific needs, and provide care according to department policies and procedures.