Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant, Senior or Staff - Inpatient Pediatrics and Newborn Medicine

About the role

Join the Pediatric Hospitalist team at Magee-Womens UPMC Hamot as a part-time Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner (CRNP) or Physician Assistant (PA). This is an excellent opportunity for an Advanced Practice Provider to deliver hands-on inpatient pediatric and newborn care in a collaborative, physician-and-APP-led practice in beautiful Erie, Pennsylvania.

Position Specifics

• Acute Care Certification required for CRNP applicants
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) certification required
• Provide inpatient pediatric care including:
• Rounding on pediatric inpatients on the hospital floor
• Serving as the primary point of contact for pediatric patients admitted from the Emergency Department
• Admitting infusion patients
• Rounding on well newborn infants in the nursery

Department Details

Cohesive, long-tenured team of 4 pediatric hospitalist physicians and 4 Advanced Practice Providers, growing to add an additional APP. Collaborative culture with strong physician–APP partnership and a focus on excellent patient care. Backed by UPMC, one of the nation’s leading integrated academic health systems, offering competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, tuition assistance, retirement programs, and meaningful career growth opportunities for Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality patient care by applying sound clinical judgment, effective communication, and evidence-based practice. Develop and implement individualized plans of care that support patient safety, quality outcomes, and satisfaction.
• Collaborate with patients, families, and interdisciplinary care teams to deliver coordinated care and patient education. Actively seek feedback, guidance, and learning opportunities to continuously strengthen clinical skills and professional practice.
• Contribute to a safe, respectful, and inclusive work environment by demonstrating professionalism, ethical awareness, accountability, and teamwork. Participate in quality improvement efforts, support colleagues, and engage in initiatives that enhance patient care and the clinical practice environment.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to provide age-appropriate patient care
• Knowledge of growth and development across the life span
• Ability to assess patient data and deliver care per departmental policies
• Strong interpersonal, critical thinking, and clinical judgment skills with the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced healthcare environment
• Physical stamina and dexterity required for direct patient care

Licensure, Education, Certifications, and Clearances

• Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner (CRNP) - Completion of an approved Nurse Practitioner program required
• Bachelor’s or master’s degree preferred for Physician Assistant (PA)
• Current Pennsylvania RN license and CRNP certification required for CRNP applicants
• National certification and eligibility for licensure and CRNP certification by the Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing
• Required for All APP Candidates - Current CPR certification
• Successful completion of required Pennsylvania clearances:
• Act 33
• Act 34
• Act 73

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Benefits and Life at UPMC

• Earn over 5 weeks of paid time off every year
• Affordable medical, dental & vision coverage
• Student loan assistance and tuition reimbursement options
• Earn up to 8% of your eligible pay in retirement contributions from UPMC
• Employer-paid life insurance