Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner (GLPP Family Practice)

UPMC•Jamestown, NY

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Great Lakes Physician Practice (GLPP) Family Practice is hiring a full-time Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner for its outpatient team. The practice is open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The position involves traveling between two office locations in Jamestown and Salamanca. The Advanced Practice Provider (APP) is part of the care delivery team and is responsible for the level and quality of care provided. Under physician supervision and in collaboration with a physician, the APP manages and provides care to patients and their families, using independent judgment, communication, and collaboration with team members. The APP establishes relationships with physicians, other health care providers, patients, and families to support desired outcomes throughout the continuum of care. The role also involves developing leadership, partnership, collaboration, and supervisory skills, and demonstrating commitment to the community and the healthcare profession. The successful candidate will be placed according to years and months of experience for employment purposes. The position requires hospital privileges when applicable to the business unit practice.

Requirements

For Physician Assistant candidates: graduate from a physician assistant program accredited by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA).
For Physician Assistant candidates: current state PA license and certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA).
For Nurse Practitioner candidates: successful completion of an approved nurse practitioner program.
For Nurse Practitioner candidates: current New York State RN license and NP certification; eligibility for licensure by the New York Board of Nursing and NP certification by the New York State Board of Nursing is also specified.
Current CPR certification.
Required clearances: Act 33, Act 73, and Act 34.
Ability to establish and maintain positive, caring relationships with executives, managers, physicians, non-physician providers, support staff, other departments, and patients and families.
Ability to work productively and effectively in a complex environment, manage multiple or changing priorities, and use specialized equipment.
Critical-thinking, analytical, and problem-solving abilities related to patient care, along with good clinical judgment.
Mobility and visual-manual dexterity; physical stamina for frequent walking, standing, lifting, and positioning of patients.
Successful attainment and maintenance of hospital privileges when applicable to the business unit practice.
For Senior Level: at least 3 years of experience or completion of a post-graduate residency.
For Senior Level: completion of national certification.
For Senior Level: maintain a Solid/Strong/Good performance rating or higher on annual performance evaluations for consideration and continued status.
For Senior Level: complete an OAPP-approved professional contribution within one year of hire or promotion and obtain department chair approval for promotion.
For Senior Level: required listed certifications must meet AHA standards, including didactic and skills-demonstration components, within 30 days of hire; outpatient APPs may use a business-unit-approved certification relevant and valuable to the practice setting.

Nice To Haves

For Physician Assistant candidates: BS or MS degree.
For Physician Assistant candidates: experience as a physician assistant and/or experience in a clinical setting.
For Nurse Practitioner candidates: BSN or MSN degree.
For Nurse Practitioner candidates: professional nursing experience and/or nurse practitioner experience.
For Senior Level CRNP candidates: BSN or MSN preferred; for Senior Level PA candidates: BS or MS preferred.
For Senior Level: ACLS, ITLS, NALS, PALS, or another listed certification meeting AHA standards; outpatient APPs may use a relevant, business-unit-approved certification.

Responsibilities

Provide patient care activities for a group of patients and their families, using professional judgment, communication, and collaboration with the care team.
Set and maintain standards for the level and quality of care, under physician supervision and in collaboration with a physician.
Establish and maintain collaborative relationships with physicians, other health care providers, patients, and families to achieve desired patient outcomes.
Apply professional practice knowledge and skills, communicate effectively, use critical thinking, and formulate plans of care that account for individual patient needs.
Incorporate professional practice standards and organizational goals to improve patient safety, quality, and satisfaction.
Seek guidance, feedback, and learning opportunities to develop clinical practice; participate in ongoing professional development and continuing learning.
Identify patient and family education needs and provide basic education to support the episode of care.
Demonstrate knowledge of research and evidence-based practice, and identify opportunities to improve clinical care and outcomes.
Communicate clearly with members of the healthcare team and support safety in the workplace.
Contribute to professional development, quality improvement, workplace health, change initiatives, and healthy relationships among colleagues and disciplines.
Set priorities and participate as an engaged team member, including potentially contributing to task forces or staff development initiatives.
Demonstrate knowledge of growth and development across the lifespan and assess and interpret patient data in relation to age-specific needs.
Provide care in accordance with department policies and procedures.
Travel between the Jamestown and Salamanca office locations.