CRNP, Staff or Senior - Somerset Pulmonary Medicine

Schedule

Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; no on‑call or weekend work.

Position Specifics

Prior experience as an Advanced Practice Provider (APP) is strongly preferred; pulmonary medicine experience can be gained through onboarding and training.

Department Details

This office has only one full‑time Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner (CRNP). A physician rotates into the office several times per month, and additional supervising physicians are available through UPMC. The position reports directly to the Sr. Director of Operations. The practice is well‑established with a strong patient base.

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 acceptable standards of professional practice 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 formal and informal 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.
• Professionally accepts assignments that gradually increase patient load and complexity.
• Actively engages in clinical development of all members of the healthcare team.
• Requests opportunities to learn advanced professional practice techniques from senior team members.
• Seeks, accepts, and utilizes performance feedback from peers, preceptors, and leaders as a learning opportunity.
• Demonstrates enthusiasm for continuous learning and creates a plan for ongoing development.
• Identifies patient and family education needs and provides basic education to support care.
• Participates in professional organizations or reads professional literature regularly.
• Demonstrates basic knowledge of research and evidence‑based practice, including participation in journal clubs.
• Applies knowledge of how quality and innovation impact patient satisfaction, safety, and clinical outcomes.
• Identifies opportunities for improvement in the clinical area.
• Communicates clearly and effectively with all members of the health‑care team.
• Begins to demonstrate awareness of cultural diversity, horizontal violence, and impairment in the health professions.
• Cares for patients and self by supporting safety in the workplace.
• Demonstrates accountability for professional development that improves practice quality and patient care.
• Makes recommendations for improvement of clinical care and workplace health; participates in change initiatives.
• Leads by investing in and building healthy relationships among colleagues and other disciplines.
• Shows the ability to set priorities.
• Serves as an engaged team member supporting colleagues in service to patients and families; may participate in task forces or other initiatives.
• Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to provide care and interact appropriately with patients across the lifespan.
• Possesses ability to assess patient data, interpret information, and identify age‑specific requirements.
• Provides care as described in department policies and procedures.

Special Skills and Abilities

• Ability to establish and maintain positive, caring relationships with executives, managers, physicians, non‑physician providers, ancillary staff, other departments, and patients/families.
• Ability to work productively and effectively within a complex environment.
• Handle multiple and changing priorities and specialized equipment.
• Critical thinking, analytical, and problem‑solving abilities related to patient care.
• Good clinical judgment.
• Mobility, visual acuity, and manual dexterity.
• Physical stamina for frequent walking, standing, lifting, and positioning of patients.

Licensure, Education, Certifications, and Clearances

• Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner (CRNP) – successful completion of an approved nurse practitioner program required.
• Current state RN license and CRNP certification required.
• National certification; eligible for licensure and certification by the Pennsylvania Board of Nursing.
• Current CPR certification required