PA or CRNP, Staff - Post Acute & Senior Care Services

UPMC•Harrisburg, PA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Pinnacle Health Medical Services - Specialty is hiring a full-time Physician Assistant or Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner to support Post Acute & Senior Care Services. The team manages geriatric patients in long-term care, subacute rehabilitation, personal care/assisted living, and independent living facilities that are not owned by UPMC. The department covers a large territory and focuses on quality of life, goals of care, deprescribing, collaboration, and patient-centered care. Geriatric care, primary care, and long-term care experience are a plus. The Staff or Senior Advanced Practice Provider (APP) is part of the care delivery team and is responsible for the level and quality of care. The APP provides and manages patient care for a group of patients and their families, using independent judgment and collaborating with a physician and other team members. The role involves developing leadership, partnership, collaboration, and supervision skills, and establishing relationships with physicians, other health care providers, patients, and families to achieve desired outcomes throughout the continuum of care. The APP formulates patient-centered plans of care, communicates effectively, applies critical thinking and good clinical judgment, and contributes to patient safety, quality, and satisfaction. The position includes ongoing clinical development, learning from and providing feedback with team members, educating patients and families, participating in evidence-based practice and improvement activities, and supporting healthy working relationships and change initiatives. Candidates must demonstrate age-specific care knowledge and the ability to assess patient status and provide care in accordance with department policies and procedures. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., with after-hours and weekend phone call coverage on a rotation. The position is located at 111 South Front Street, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania 17101. Appointment is dependent on successful attainment and maintenance of hospital privileges, if applicable to the business unit practice. Candidates are placed at Staff or Senior level based on years and months of experience.

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 PA pathway: graduation from a physician assistant program accredited by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA).
For the PA pathway: current state PA license and certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA).
Current CPR certification.
Ability to establish and maintain positive, caring relationships with executives, managers, physicians, non-physician 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; and ability to exercise and lead others in applying acceptable standards of practice.
Mobility and visual-manual dexterity, and physical stamina for frequent walking, standing, lifting, and positioning of patients.
Demonstrate knowledge of growth and development across the life span and ability to assess patient data and interpret age-specific care needs.
Successful attainment and maintenance of hospital privileges, if applicable to the business unit practice.
For Senior level: at least 3 years of experience or completion of a post-graduate residency.
For Senior level: national certification; a Solid/Strong/Good performance rating or higher on annual performance evaluations for consideration and to maintain status annually; completion of an OAPP-approved professional contribution within one year of hire or promotion; and department chair approval for promotion.
For Senior level: ACLS, ITLS, NALS, PALS, or another listed certification meeting AHA standards, including didactic and skills demonstration components, within 30 days of hire. In outpatient or other non-inpatient settings, an OAPP-approved, relevant, value-added business-unit certification may be used.
For CRNPs: Act 33, Act 73, and Act 34 clearances are required.
For PAs: Act 33, Act 73, and Act 34 clearances are required.

Nice To Haves

Geriatric care, primary care, or long-term care experience.
For CRNPs: BSN or MSN.
For CRNPs: professional nursing and/or nurse practitioner experience.
For PAs: BS or MS degree.
For PAs: experience as a physician assistant and/or experience in a clinical setting.

Responsibilities

Set and uphold standards for the level and quality of patient care.
Provide and manage patient care for a group of patients and their families using independent judgment, communication, and collaboration.
Develop and maintain collaborative relationships with physicians, health care providers, patients, and families to achieve desired patient outcomes across the continuum of care.
Formulate plans of care that consider individual patient needs and provide age-appropriate care in accordance with department policies and procedures.
Communicate effectively with the health care team, patients, and families, both verbally and in documentation.
Apply critical thinking and clinical judgment in professional practice, and identify ethical situations and seek assistance as appropriate.
Engage in clinical development, seek learning opportunities and feedback, and pursue ongoing professional learning and development.
Identify patient and family education needs and provide basic education to support the episode of care.
Participate in evidence-based practice, quality and innovation activities, and identification of clinical improvement opportunities.
Support safety in the workplace, set priorities, contribute to healthy working relationships, and participate in change initiatives and team efforts.
Demonstrate commitment to the community and to the health care profession.
Provide after-hours and weekend phone call coverage on a rotation.