PA or CRNP (ENP), UPP Emergency Medicine - St. Clair Hospital

UPMC•Mt. Lebanon, PA

8d•Onsite

About The Position

University of Pittsburgh Physicians is hiring a full-time Physician Assistant or Emergency Medicine Nurse Practitioner to support the Emergency Department at St. Clair Hospital. The department’s emergency medicine advanced practice providers cover the Emergency Department 24/7, working three 12-hour shifts per week. The Staff Advanced Practice Provider (APP), either a Physician Assistant or Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner, provides patient care services in the Emergency Department. Duties include evaluating and managing emergent patients and performing procedures as needed in accordance with established standards and practices. The successful candidate is placed according to years and months of experience for employment purposes. UPMC describes the role as contributing to its mission of Life Changing Medicine, setting standards for care quality, and providing care through independent judgment, communication, and collaboration. APPs establish collaborative relationships with physicians, other health care providers, patients, and families to achieve desired outcomes throughout the continuum of care, while demonstrating commitment to the community and the health care profession.

Requirements

For the CRNP pathway, successful completion of an approved nurse practitioner program is required.
For the CRNP pathway, a current state RN license and CRNP certification are required; candidates must be eligible for licensure by the Pennsylvania Board of Nursing and certification as a CRNP by the Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing.
For the PA pathway, graduation from a physician assistant program accredited by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA) is required.
For the PA pathway, a current state PA license and certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) are required.
Current CPR certification is required.
Act 33, Act 73, and Act 34 clearances are required.
Ability to work productively and effectively in a complex environment and handle multiple or changing priorities and specialized equipment.
Critical-thinking, analytical, and problem-solving abilities related to patient care; good clinical judgment; and critical-thinking skills to exercise 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

For the CRNP pathway, BSN or MSN is preferred.
Professional nursing experience and/or nurse practitioner experience is preferred.
For the PA pathway, a BS or MS candidate is preferred.
Experience as a physician assistant and/or experience in a clinical setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

Facilitate face-to-face contact between patients and a physician and ensure a physician reviews every patient chart.
Meet the patient-per-hour benchmark of at least 90% of the average benchmark based on site volume.
Comply with requirements of regulatory agencies, including OSHA, CLIA, and the Pennsylvania Department of Health.
Complete patient charts and discharge instructions; ensure charting is thorough and complete, with 95% of charts completed before the end of the shift and any remaining charts completed within three days of the date of service.
Perform routine procedures when necessary, such as splinting, reductions, laceration repair, and incision and drainage.
Take an appropriate history and perform a physical examination based on the patient's presenting complaint, documenting findings in the medical record.
Work with other APPs to ensure Emergency Department shifts are covered 24/7.
Quickly and concisely assess patient conditions and determine treatment, which may include ordering laboratory or imaging studies, discussing the patient with an Emergency Physician, or referring the patient to consultants.
Demonstrate knowledge and skills to provide care and interact appropriately with patients served, including knowledge of growth and development across the lifespan and the ability to interpret patient data in light of age-specific needs.
Provide care according to department policies and procedures.
Establish and maintain positive, caring relationships with executives, managers, physicians, non-physician providers, ancillary and support staff, other departments, and patients and families.