PA or CRNP, Staff - Blue Mountain Primary Care - Harrisburg, PA

UPMC•Harrisburg, PA

6h•Onsite

About The Position

UPMC Primary Care in Central PA is hiring a full-time Physician Assistant or Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner (CRNP) to support Blue Mountain Primary Care in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. The role is part of UPMC Medical Group’s Central PA primary care team, which includes more than 230 primary care physicians and advanced practice providers. Experienced providers and new graduates are welcome. The Advanced Practice Provider (APP) is a member of the care delivery team and is responsible for providing patient care under physician supervision and collaboration. The APP uses independent judgment, communication, and collaboration to manage care for patients and their families, establish and maintain relationships across the care team, and support desired outcomes throughout the continuum of care. The position includes developing professional practice, participating in learning and quality improvement, and contributing to a collaborative, collegial team environment. The position is based at 2808 Old Post Rd, Harrisburg, PA 17110, and follows Monday–Friday daylight hours. The successful candidate will be placed according to years and months of experience. Senior-level placement has additional experience, performance, and professional contribution requirements.

Requirements

For the CRNP pathway: successful completion of an approved nurse practitioner program.
For the CRNP pathway: current state RN license and CRNP certification; must be eligible for Pennsylvania licensure and CRNP certification as specified.
For the PA pathway: graduation from a physician assistant program accredited by ARC-PA.
For the PA pathway: current state PA license and NCCPA certification.
Current CPR certification.
Required Act 33, Act 73, and Act 34 clearances.
Ability to establish and maintain positive, caring relationships with executives, managers, physicians, providers, 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, along with good clinical judgment.
Ability to apply 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.
Successful attainment and maintenance of hospital privileges, if applicable to the business unit practice.

Nice To Haves

BSN or MSN for CRNP candidates.
BS or MS for PA candidates.
Professional nursing experience and/or nurse practitioner experience for CRNP candidates.
Physician assistant experience and/or experience in a clinical setting for PA candidates.
For Senior Level: at least 3 years of experience or completion of a post-graduate residency.
For Senior Level: a Solid/Strong/Good performance rating or higher on the 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, and department chair approval for promotion.
For Senior Level: applicable ACLS, ITLS, NALS, PALS, or other listed certification meeting AHA standards, including didactic and skills-demonstration components, within 30 days of hire. In outpatient or other non-inpatient settings, an approved, relevant business-unit certification may be used.

Responsibilities

Provide and manage patient care activities for a group of patients and their families using independent judgment, communication, and collaboration with team members.
Set standards for the level and quality of care delivered by the care team.
Establish and maintain collaborative relationships with physicians, other health care 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 and all members of the health care team, verbally and in documentation.
Apply critical thinking and demonstrate 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 the use of performance feedback to improve practice.
Use knowledge of research and evidence-based practice, participate in learning activities such as journal clubs, and identify opportunities for clinical improvement.
Contribute to patient safety, quality, satisfaction, innovation, and workplace improvement initiatives.
Support safety in the workplace and demonstrate awareness of cultural diversity and concerns such as horizontal violence or impairment in the health professions.
Set priorities, build healthy relationships among colleagues and other disciplines, and support colleagues in service to patients and families.
Demonstrate knowledge of growth and development across the life span and assess patient data in light of age-specific needs.
Maintain required professional development and, where applicable, obtain and maintain hospital privileges.