CRNP, Staff or Senior - Community Health, Kline Health Center

Position Details

Full‑Time Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner supporting Kline Health Center. Community‑based program delivering primary care to homebound patients in their residence. Location: 2501 North 3rd Street, Harrisburg, PA 17110.

Schedule

Monday‑Friday daylight hours. Every 4th weekend on call (telephonic).

Department Overview

We work outside of a standard office; a clinical ladder is available. This is an Advanced Practice Provider role within UPMC.

What You’ll Bring

• Contribute to UPMC’s mission of Life Changing Medicine.
• Set the standards for the level and quality of care for the care delivery team.
• Provide patient‑care activities for a group of patients and their families through independent judgment, communication, and collaboration with all team members.
• Establish and maintain collaborative relationships with physicians, other health‑care providers, patients, and their families to achieve desired patient outcomes throughout the continuum of care.
• Demonstrate a commitment to the community and to your health‑care profession.

What UPMC Offers

• Career path that provides experience for current and future positions.
• Health and welfare benefits: medical, vision, dental, life and disability insurance.
• Exceptional retirement program.
• Work‑life balance support: PTO, wellness programs, paid parental leave.
• Competitive pay including base, merit, and premium pay.
• Sign‑on bonus (if applicable).

Staff / Senior Level Description

The Staff or Senior Advanced Practice Provider (APP) is a Physician Assistant or Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner who sets standards for care quality, collaborates with physicians, and manages patient‑care activities for a group of patients and families. The role includes early leadership, partnership, collaboration, and supervision responsibilities, as well as a demonstrated commitment to the community and the health‑care profession. Placement and compensation are based on years and months of experience.

Responsibilities

• Applies basic professional practice knowledge and skills appropriate for the practice setting.
• Communicates effectively, both verbally and in documentation.
• Demonstrates critical thinking in all areas of professional practice.
• Incorporates professional standards and health‑system goals to improve patient safety, quality, and satisfaction.
• Formulates a plan of care that considers individual patient needs.
• Demonstrates initiative and seeks opportunities to improve clinical practice.
• Seeks guidance and asks questions to continuously improve professional practice.
• Builds relationships with patients, families, and colleagues.
• Identifies ethical situations within patient care or the workplace and seeks assistance.
• Accepts assignments that gradually increase patient load and complexity.
• Actively engages in