PA or CRNP (ENP), Emergency Medicine - UPMC McKeesport

UPMC•McKeesport, PA

6d•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 UPMC McKeesport. Emergency Medicine APPs provide 24/7 coverage for the Emergency Department. As one of the largest provider groups in Pennsylvania, UPMC Emergency Medicine enables health care professionals to efficiently and expertly address emergency medical situations. This is more than just a job; it's an opportunity to contribute to UPMC's mission of Life Changing Medicine, set standards for care delivery, provide patient care activities with independent judgment, and establish collaborative relationships with healthcare providers, patients, and families. UPMC offers a career path for success, comprehensive health and welfare benefits, work-life balance, and competitive pay.

Requirements

Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner (CRNP): The successful completion of an approved nurse practitioner program is required
Current state RN license and CRNP certification are required
National certification, eligible for licensure by Pennsylvania board of nursing, eligible for certification as a CRNP by Pennsylvania state board of nursing
Current CPR certification is required
Act 33 Clearance will be required
Act 73 Clearance will be required
Act 34 Clearance required
ENP certification
Physician Assistant (PA): A graduate of a physician assistant program accredited by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the physician assistant (ARC-PA) is required
Current state PA license certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) is required
Current CPR certification is required
Act 33 Clearance will be required
Act 73 Clearance will be required
Act 34 Clearance required

Nice To Haves

BSN, MSN is preferred
Professional nursing experience and/or nurse practitioner experience is preferred
BS or MS candidate is preferred
Experience as a physician assistant and/or experience in a clinical setting is preferred
Ability to establish and maintain positive, caring relationships with executives, managers, physicians, non-physician providers, ancillary and support staff, other departments, and patients/families
Ability to work productively and effectively within a complex environment
Handle multiple/changing priorities and specialized equipment
Critical thinking, analytical and problem-solving abilities required as related to various aspects of patient care
Good clinical judgment
Critical thinking skills necessary to exercise and lead others in application of acceptable standards of practice
Mobility and visual manual dexterity
Physical stamina for frequent walking, standing, lifting, and positioning of patients
This position is dependent upon successful attainment and maintenance of hospital privileges, if applicable to the Business Unit practice.

Responsibilities

Meets expectation of facilitating a face-to-face contact between patients and a physician, and a review of every patient chart by a physician
Patients per hour are at least 90%25 of the average benchmark based on site volume
Complies with requirements of appropriate regulatory agencies (i.e. OSHA, CLIA, PA Department of Health)
Complete patient charts and prepare discharge instructions. Ensure all charting is thorough and complete for each patient. Ninety five percent of all charts must be completed before the end of shift. Any remaining charts are completed within 3 days of date of service.
Performs when necessary, routine procedures such as splinting, reductions, laceration repair, I&Ds etc.
Perform an appropriate history and physical examination based on the patient's presenting complaint. Document findings in the medical record.
Work with other APPs to ensure all shifts are covered in Emergency Department on a 24/7 basis.
Assess patient's condition quickly and concisely and determine the best course of treatment. This can include ordering appropriate laboratory or imaging studies, discussing patient with the Emergency Physician and/or referring patient to consultants.
Demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care and/or interact appropriately with the patients served as specified below
Demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span
Possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to their age-specific needs
Provide the care needs as described in the department policy and procedures