PA or CRNP, Staff or Senior - UPP Transplant Nephrology

UPMC•Pittsburgh, PA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

University of Pittsburgh Physicians is hiring a full-time Physician Assistant (PA) or Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner (CRNP) to support Transplant Nephrology. The APP will provide comprehensive, patient-centered care in an outpatient setting, including bedside care, coordination of transitions of care, triage of patient calls, and timely referrals to appropriate specialists and providers. The position is based at UPMC Montefiore Hospital, with potential travel to other sites for outreach clinics. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., with no on-call responsibilities or weekends. The Staff or Senior APP is a member of the care delivery team and provides care under physician supervision and collaboration. The APP manages care for a group of patients and their families, using independent judgment, communication, and collaboration to support desired outcomes throughout the continuum of care. The role includes developing leadership, partnership, collaboration, and supervision skills, and contributing to the standards and quality of care. The department describes a stable, engaged team with low APP turnover and emphasizes a supportive work environment and professional growth. Senior-level placement requires at least three years of experience or completion of a post-graduate residency, along with additional professional contribution, performance, and approval criteria.

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).
CRNP applicants must hold a current state RN license and CRNP certification and be eligible for Pennsylvania licensure and CRNP certification.
PA applicants must hold a current state PA license and be certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA).
Current CPR certification is required.
Act 33, Act 73, and Act 34 clearances are required.
Ability to establish and maintain positive, caring relationships with executives, managers, physicians, other providers, staff, departments, 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, problem-solving, and clinical-judgment skills.
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.
For Senior Level: minimum of three years of experience or completion of a post-graduate residency.
For Senior Level: completion of national certification and an OAPP-approved professional contribution within one year of hire or promotion.
For Senior Level: solid/strong/good performance rating or higher on the annual performance evaluation for consideration and continued status.
For Senior Level: department chair approval for promotion.
For Senior Level: required applicable certification (such as ACLS, ITLS, NALS, or PALS) must meet AHA standards, including didactic and skills demonstration components, within 30 days of hire; outpatient APPs may use a relevant, value-added business-unit-approved certification.

Nice To Haves

For CRNP applicants, BSN or MSN is preferred.
Professional nursing experience and/or nurse practitioner experience is preferred.
For PA applicants, a BS or MS degree is preferred.
Experience as a physician assistant and/or experience in a clinical setting is preferred.
Professional organization membership and/or regular reading of professional literature are encouraged.

Responsibilities

Provide patient care activities for a group of patients and their families using independent judgment, communication, and collaboration.
Provide bedside care, coordinate transitions of care, triage patient calls, and facilitate timely referrals to specialists and other providers.
Establish and maintain collaborative relationships with physicians, other healthcare providers, patients, and families to achieve desired outcomes throughout the continuum of care.
Formulate plans of care that consider individual patient needs and provide care according to department policies and procedures.
Communicate effectively with patients, families, and members of the healthcare team, both verbally and in documentation.
Apply critical thinking and clinical judgment, and identify opportunities to improve patient safety, quality, satisfaction, and clinical outcomes.
Participate in clinical development, continuous learning, professional development, and evidence-based practice activities.
Identify patient and family education needs and provide basic education to support the episode of care.
Contribute recommendations and participate in initiatives to improve clinical care and the workplace.
Demonstrate accountability for professional development and help build healthy relationships among colleagues and disciplines.
Assess patient data and interpret information needed to identify age-specific patient requirements, applying knowledge of growth and development across the lifespan.
Support workplace safety and demonstrate awareness of cultural diversity and ethical situations in patient care.