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

UPMC•Harrisburg, PA

1d•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 UPMC Blue Mountain Primary Care in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. The position works Monday through Friday during daylight hours. New graduates are encouraged to apply. 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 care under physician supervision and collaboration. The APP manages patient care for a group of patients and their families, using independent judgment, communication, and collaboration with the healthcare team. The role includes developing leadership, partnership, collaboration, and supervision skills, and building relationships with physicians, other providers, patients, and families to achieve desired outcomes throughout the continuum of care. The successful candidate will be placed according to years and months of experience. Senior-level placement requires at least three years of experience or completion of a post-graduate residency, along with additional performance and professional-contribution criteria. The role requires relevant Pennsylvania licensure and certification, CPR certification, and required clearances. Hospital privileges may also be required depending on the business unit practice.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited CRNP or physician assistant program; physician assistant programs must be accredited by ARC-PA.
CRNP candidates must have a current state RN license and CRNP certification, and be eligible for licensure and CRNP certification through the Pennsylvania Board of Nursing.
PA candidates must have a current state PA license and NCCPA certification.
Current CPR certification.
Eligibility for licensure in Pennsylvania.
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 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.
Critical-thinking skills to apply and lead others in applying acceptable standards of practice.
Ability to demonstrate knowledge of growth and development across the life span and assess patient information in relation to age-specific needs.
Mobility and visual-manual dexterity; physical stamina for frequent walking, standing, lifting, and positioning of patients.
For Senior Level: at least three years of experience or completion of a post-graduate residency.
For Senior Level: completion of national certification; a Solid/Strong/Good or higher annual performance rating for consideration and to maintain status; completion of an OAPP-approved professional contribution within one year of hire or promotion; and department chair approval for promotion.
For Senior Level: required applicable advanced certification, such as ACLS, ITLS, NALS, or PALS, must meet AHA standards and include 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

New graduates are encouraged to apply.
For CRNP candidates, BSN or MSN is preferred.
For PA candidates, a BS or MS degree is preferred.
Professional nursing experience and/or nurse practitioner experience is preferred for CRNP candidates.
Physician assistant experience and/or clinical-setting experience is preferred for PA candidates.

Responsibilities

Provide patient care activities for a group of patients and their families through independent judgment, communication, and collaboration with team members.
Formulate plans of care that consider individual patient needs and provide care in accordance with department policies and procedures.
Communicate effectively with patients, families, and healthcare team members, both verbally and in documentation.
Apply critical thinking and sound clinical judgment in professional practice.
Build and maintain collaborative relationships with physicians, other healthcare providers, patients, and families to achieve desired patient outcomes.
Identify patient and family education needs and provide basic education to support the episode of care.
Engage in clinical development, seek feedback and learning opportunities, and pursue ongoing professional development.
Use knowledge of research and evidence-based practice, and identify opportunities to improve clinical care, safety, quality, and patient satisfaction.
Support workplace safety, recognize ethical situations, and seek assistance when appropriate.
Make recommendations to improve clinical care and the health of the workplace, participate in change initiatives, and support colleagues and other disciplines.
Assess patient data and interpret information needed to identify age-specific needs, applying knowledge of growth and development across the life span.
Set priorities and accept assignments with increasing patient load and complexity as professional practice develops.