PA or ACNP, Staff or Senior (Days) - CTICU Harrisburg

UPMC • Harrisburg, PA

9h • Onsite

About The Position

UPMC Harrisburg is hiring a Full-Time Physician Assistant or Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner (ACNP) to help support the CTICU - Day Shift. The ideal candidate has a strong interest and some experience in critical care and/or cardiac surgery, and about 2 years of APP experience. The position involves managing a CTICU census of 6–10 patients, focusing on cardiac surgery patients, stat consults, and ER admissions to cardiac surgery. It is an inpatient-focused role with no outpatient call. The role requires procedural skills such as central and arterial line cannulation, ventilator management, airway management, and point-of-care ultrasound. The APP will also drive innovation in care delivery and workflow improvement, supported by a full specialty network and EPIC EMR. The department is a 19-bed ICU handling upwards of 1,000 cases per year, offering a high level of autonomy and boasting a Three Star STS Rating in three categories for its Cardiac Surgery division. The Staff or Senior Advanced Practice Provider (APP) is a member of the care delivery team, responsible for setting standards for the level and quality of care, and providing patient care activities through independent judgment, communication, and collaboration with all team members under the supervision of and in collaboration with a physician. The APP establishes and maintains collaborative relationships with physicians, other health care providers, patients, and their families to achieve desired patient outcomes throughout the continuum of care, and demonstrates a commitment to the community and the healthcare profession.

Requirements

• Strong interest in critical care and/or cardiac surgery.
• About 2 years of APP experience (for general role).
• Ability to establish and maintain positive, caring relationships with executives, managers, physicians, non-physician providers, ancillary and support staff, other departments, and patients/families.
• Ability to work productively and effectively within a complex environment.
• Ability to handle multiple/changing priorities and specialized equipment.
• Critical thinking, analytical and problem-solving abilities required as related to various aspects of patient care.
• Good clinical judgment.
• Critical thinking skills necessary to exercise and lead others in application of 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, if applicable to the Business Unit practice.
• For Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner (CRNP): Successful completion of an approved nurse practitioner program is required.
• For Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner (CRNP): Current state RN license and CRNP certification are required.
• For Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner (CRNP): National certification, eligible for licensure by Pennsylvania board of nursing, eligible for certification as a CRNP by Pennsylvania state board of nursing.
• For Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner (CRNP): Current CPR certification is required.
• For Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner (CRNP): Act 33 Clearance will be required.
• For Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner (CRNP): Act 73 Clearance will be required.
• For Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner (CRNP): Act 34 Clearance required.
• For Physician Assistant (PA): A graduate of a physician assistant program accredited by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the physician assistant (ARC-PA) is required.
• For Physician Assistant (PA): Current state PA license certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) is required.
• For Physician Assistant (PA): Current CPR certification is required.
• For Physician Assistant (PA): Act 33 Clearance will be required.
• For Physician Assistant (PA): Act 73 Clearance will be required.
• For Physician Assistant (PA): Act 34 Clearance required.
• For Senior Level: Minimum 3 years of experience or Completion of a post-graduate residency.
• For Senior Level: The successful completion of an approved Nurse Practitioner or a graduate of a physician assistant program accredited by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the physician assistant (ARC-PA) program is required.
• For Senior Level: Completion of National Certification.
• For Senior Level: Must achieve a Solid/Strong/Good performance rating or higher on annual performance evaluation for consideration and to maintain status annually.
• For Senior Level: Completion of an OAPP approved professional contribution within one year of hire or promotion into the position.
• For Senior Level: Must have department chair approval for promotion.
• For Senior Level: ACLS or ITLS or NALS or PALS or ACLS or other certifications listed must meet AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire.

Nice To Haves

• Some experience in critical care and/or cardiac surgery.
• Procedural Skill Utilization: Central and arterial line cannulation, ventilator management, airway management, and point-of-care ultrasound preferred.
• BSN, MSN is preferred (for CRNP).
• Professional nursing experience and/or nurse practitioner experience is preferred (for CRNP).
• BS or MS candidate is preferred (for PA).
• Experience as a physician assistant and/or experience in a clinical setting is preferred (for PA).

Responsibilities

• Applies basic professional practice knowledge and skills appropriate for practice setting.
• Communicates effectively, both verbally and in documentation.
• Demonstrates critical thinking in all areas of professional practice.
• Learns to incorporate acceptable standards of professional practice as well as business unit and health system's goals to improve patient safety, quality, and satisfaction.
• Formulates a plan of care that considers individual patient needs.
• Demonstrates initiative and seeks formal and informal opportunities to improve clinical practice.
• Seeks guidance and asks questions to continuously improve professional practice.
• Builds relationships with patients, families, and colleagues.
• Identifies ethical situations within patient care or within the workplace and seeks assistance.
• Professionally accepts assignments that gradually increase patient load and complexity.
• Actively engages in clinical development of all members of the healthcare team.
• Requests opportunities to learn advanced professional practice techniques from senior healthcare team members.
• Seeks, accepts, and utilizes performance feedback from peers, preceptors, and unit/department Leaders as a learning opportunity and to improve practice.
• Demonstrates enthusiasm for continuous learning and identifies and creates a plan for the continuation of learning and development.
• Identifies patient and family needs for education and provides basic education to support the episode of care.
• Seeks professional development and involvement through membership in a professional organization and/or reading professional literature on a regular basis.
• Demonstrates a basic knowledge of research, how it affects practice and who/what resources are available to assist with evidence-based practice by asking questions, demonstrating interest, participating in journal clubs.
• Clinical practice demonstrates knowledge of how quality and innovation impacts patient satisfaction, safety, and clinical quality outcomes.
• Identifies opportunities for improvement in the clinical area.
• Demonstrates the ability to communicate clearly and effectively with all members of the health care team.
• Begins to demonstrate awareness of cultural diversity, horizontal violence, and impairment in the health professions.
• Cares for patients and self by supporting safety in the workplace.
• Demonstrates accountability for professional development that improves the quality of professional practice and the quality of patient care.
• Makes recommendations for the improvement of clinical care and the health of the workplace and welcomes and participates in change initiatives.
• Leads by investing and building healthy relationships among colleagues and other disciplines.
• Shows the ability to set priorities.
• Begins to serve as an engaged member of a team supporting colleagues in service to patients and families and may participate in task forces or other initiatives.
• Demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care and/or interact appropriately with the patients served as specified below.
• Demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span.
• Possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to their age-specific needs.
• Provide the care needs as described in the department policy and procedures.

Benefits

• A career path that provides you with the right experience to be successful in the position you want to obtain now and, in the future.
• Health and welfare benefits like medical, vision, dental, and life and disability.
• An exceptional retirement program.
• Work life balance to help manage other important aspects of your life such as: PTO, wellness programs, paid parental leave.
• Competitive pay for the work that you do – base pay, merit, and premium pay.
• Sign-on Bonus available if applicable.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees