PA or CRNP, Staff or Senior - HVI Shadyside Electrophysiology

UPMC • Pittsburgh, PA

5d • $48 - $72 • Onsite

About The Position

UPMC’s Heart and Vascular Institute is seeking a Staff or Senior Advanced Practice Provider (Physician Assistant or Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner) for its Electrophysiology team. The primary location is UPMC Shadyside, with weekend rounding at the Monroeville clinic. The schedule is four 10-hour shifts, with rotating daylight weekend rounding shared by the group. The position is approximately 80% hospital rounding and 20% outpatient clinic. New graduates and APPs with less than one year of cardiology experience participate in the Cardiology APP fellowship program.

The APP is a member of the care delivery team and provides care under physician supervision and collaboration. The role involves managing patient care for a group of patients and their families, exercising independent judgment, and collaborating with physicians and other health care providers to support desired outcomes throughout the continuum of care. The position also includes developing leadership, partnership, and supervision skills.

Candidates are placed at the Staff or Senior level according to experience. Senior level requires at least three years of APP experience or completion of a post-graduate residency. The posted salary range applies to the Senior level; the Staff APP salary range is $48.17–$72.43 USD. The posting describes a supportive team, mentorship, professional development, a transition-to-practice program and fellowship, CME opportunities, and an APP Career Ladder.

Requirements

• For CRNP candidates: successful completion of an approved nurse practitioner program.
• For PA candidates: graduation from a physician assistant program accredited by ARC-PA.
• For CRNP candidates: current state RN license and CRNP certification; must be eligible for licensure by the Pennsylvania Board of Nursing and certification as a CRNP by the Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing.
• For PA candidates: current state PA license and NCCPA certification.
• Current CPR certification.
• Senior level: at least three years of experience or completion of a post-graduate residency.
• Senior level: completion of national certification.
• Senior level: achieve a Solid/Strong/Good performance rating or higher on the annual performance evaluation for consideration and to maintain status annually.
• Senior level: complete an OAPP-approved professional contribution within one year of hire or promotion and obtain department chair approval for promotion.
• Required applicable ACLS, ITLS, NALS, PALS, or other listed certification meeting AHA standards, including didactic and skills-demonstration components, within 30 days of hire. For outpatient or other non-inpatient practice, an approved, relevant, value-added business-unit certification may be used.
• Ability to establish and maintain positive, caring relationships with executives, managers, physicians, non-physician providers, staff, other departments, patients, and families.
• Ability to work productively and effectively in a complex environment.
• Critical-thinking, analytical, and problem-solving abilities related to patient care.
• Mobility and visual-manual dexterity.
• Physical stamina for frequent walking, standing, lifting, and positioning of patients.
• Ability to demonstrate knowledge and skills appropriate to the patients served, assess patient status, and provide care according to department policies and procedures.
• Act 33, Act 73, and Act 34 clearances are required.

Nice To Haves

• For CRNP candidates: BSN or MSN.
• For CRNP candidates: professional nursing experience and/or nurse practitioner experience.
• For PA candidates: BS or MS degree.
• For PA candidates: experience as a physician assistant and/or experience in a clinical setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care activities for a group of patients and their families using independent judgment, communication, and collaboration with the care team.
• Set and support standards for the level and quality of patient care.
• Establish and maintain collaborative relationships with physicians, other health care providers, patients, and families to achieve desired patient outcomes throughout the continuum of care.
• Formulate plans of care that consider individual patient needs and provide care consistent with department policies and procedures.
• Communicate effectively with the health care team, including through documentation.
• Apply critical thinking and good clinical judgment in professional practice.
• Identify patient and family education needs and provide basic education supporting the episode of care.
• Participate in clinical development, seek and use feedback, and pursue ongoing learning and professional development.
• Use knowledge of research and evidence-based practice, participate in activities such as journal clubs, and identify opportunities to improve clinical care.
• Support workplace safety, recognize ethical situations, and seek assistance when needed.
• Make recommendations to improve clinical care and the health of the workplace, and participate in change initiatives.
• Demonstrate accountability for professional development and contribute to healthy working relationships among colleagues and disciplines.
• Assess patient data and interpret information to identify age-specific needs, applying knowledge of growth and development across the lifespan.
• Handle multiple and changing priorities and specialized equipment.
• Obtain and maintain hospital privileges when applicable.

Benefits

• Medical, vision, dental, life, and disability benefits.
• Retirement program.
• PTO.
• Wellness programs.
• Paid parental leave.
• Competitive base, merit, and premium pay.
• CME opportunities.
• Professional development, transition-to-practice program, fellowship, and APP Career Ladder.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level