Supervisor, PA or CRNP (ACNP) - Critical Care Medicine

UPMC•Pittsburgh, PA

2h•Onsite

About The Position

University of Pittsburgh Physicians is hiring a full-time Supervisor Physician Assistant or Acute Care Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner to support Critical Care Medicine at UPMC Presbyterian and Magee Womens Hospital. The position is 40 hours per week on 13-hour day or night shifts. The role provides APP coverage and management of critically ill patients in the ICU, primarily during night shifts, including multidisciplinary ICU rounds, rapid response team coverage, and procedures such as intubation and central and arterial line placement. The Supervisor, APP is a member of the care delivery team who sets standards for the level and quality of care and coordinates and oversees physician assistant and certified registered nurse practitioner functions. The supervisor has responsibility, authority, and accountability for care through supervision by and collaboration with a physician. The role also provides and manages patient care using independent judgment, communication, and collaboration with the care team, while establishing relationships with physicians, other health care providers, patients, and families to support desired outcomes throughout the continuum of care. The Department of Critical Care Medicine provides multidisciplinary care for critically ill and acutely injured patients across specialized intensive care settings. APPs care for diverse, high-acuity patient populations in collaboration with experienced critical care teams. The supervisor provides departmental leadership for the daily activities of PAs and CRNPs, including staffing, recruitment, evaluations, training, policy implementation, and compliance oversight. The role also supports quality improvement, education and precepting, professional development, patient safety, and effective communication across clinical teams and management. UPMC offers medical, vision, dental, life and disability benefits, a retirement program, PTO, wellness programs, paid parental leave, and competitive base, merit, and premium pay.

Requirements

At least five years as a certified nurse practitioner, physician assistant, or in relevant managerial experience; at least three of the five years must be APP experience.
A current state PA license and NCCPA certification are required for Physician Assistants.
A graduate of a Physician Assistant program accredited by ARC-PA is required for Physician Assistants.
A current state RN license and CRNP certification are required for Certified Registered Nurse Practitioners.
Successful completion of an approved Nurse Practitioner program is required for Certified Registered Nurse Practitioners.
Current CPR certification is required.
Act 33, Act 73, and Act 34 clearances are required.
Must supervise three APPs to achieve supervisor status.
Must maintain clinical practice at least 25% of the time to achieve supervisor status.
Must precept at least one student per year to achieve supervisor status.
Must maintain a Solid/Strong/Good or higher annual performance evaluation to maintain supervisor status.
Ability to establish and maintain positive, caring relationships with executives, managers, physicians, non-physician providers, ancillary and support staff, other departments, and patients and families.
Ability to work productively and effectively in a complex environment and handle multiple or changing priorities and specialized equipment.
Critical thinking, analytical, problem-solving, and clinical judgment abilities.
Critical thinking skills to exercise and lead others in applying acceptable standards of practice.
Mobility and visual manual dexterity; physical stamina for frequent walking, standing, lifting, and positioning patients.
Ability to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to care for and interact appropriately with patients served, assess patient status, and interpret information in light of age-specific needs.
Successful attainment and maintenance of hospital privileges, if applicable to the Business Unit practice.

Nice To Haves

Three years of experience in the department specialty is preferred.
BS or MS degree is preferred for Physician Assistants.
BSN or MSN degree is preferred for Certified Registered Nurse Practitioners.
Professional nursing experience and/or nurse practitioner experience is preferred.
Experience as a physician assistant and/or experience in a clinical setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide APP coverage and manage critically ill patients in the ICU, primarily during night shifts.
Participate in multidisciplinary ICU rounds and provide rapid response team coverage.
Perform procedures such as intubation, central line placement, and arterial line placement.
Set standards for the level and quality of care and coordinate and oversee PA and CRNP functions.
Formulate and manage patient care plans using independent judgment, communication, and collaboration with the care team.
Establish and maintain collaborative relationships with physicians, other healthcare providers, patients, and families.
Participate in department- or practice-specific quality improvement efforts, identify improvement opportunities, and use research and evidence-based practice to improve clinical care.
Educate patients and families about care and transitions; support the development of students, staff, and colleagues, and serve as a preceptor as appropriate.
Apply professional practice standards, critical thinking, and effective communication; maintain comprehensive patient documentation and promote patient safety, quality, and satisfaction.
Build productive working relationships, demonstrate accountability, and communicate workplace safety hazards.
Direct, supervise, and manage daily activities of PAs and CRNPs; complete annual performance evaluations with support staff.
Participate in recruitment, evaluation, and management of PA and CRNP employees; implement, maintain, monitor, and communicate applicable Human Resources policies.
Facilitate training for PAs and CRNPs and oversee adherence to documentation, coding, licensure, audit, compliance, and safety-training requirements, including OSHA training.
Organize and oversee clinical-site staffing with the attending physician and Director of Operations; troubleshoot clinical-area problems and work with clinical staff to resolve them.
Serve as a liaison for APPs at each site, communicating with division management and physicians on behalf of APPs and relaying management communications to APPs.
Serve as the primary contact for patient complaints or other clinical issues on behalf of the physician when the physician is absent.
Act as a liaison to and preceptor for PA and CRNP students and assist staff in preparing conferences.
Participate in professional development, practice-specific goal setting, and work to improve patient care and the professional practice environment.
Demonstrate knowledge of growth and development across the lifespan, assess and interpret patient data according to age-specific needs, and provide care as described in department policies and procedures.
Maintain clinical practice at least 25% of the time, supervise at least three APPs, and precept at least one student per year.