PA or ACNP, Staff or Senior - Hospitalists, UPMC Memorial

About the role

UPMC Memorial Hospital is hiring a Full-Time Physician Assistant or Acute Care Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner (ACNP) to support their Hospitalists Department. The position is available at 1701 Innovation Drive, 17404 York, PA.

Responsibilities

• Applies basic professional practice knowledge and skills appropriate for practice setting.
• Communicates effectively, both verbally and in documentation.
• Demonstrates critical thinking in all areas of professional practice.
• Learns to incorporate acceptable standards of professional practice as well as business unit and health system’s 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.
• Sets priorities and leads by investing and building healthy relationships among colleagues and other disciplines.
• Seeks professional development and involvement through membership in a professional organization and/or reading professional literature on a regular basis.
• Identifies opportunities for improvement in the clinical area.
• Communicates clearly and effectively with all members of the health care team.
• Establishes and maintains positive, caring relationships with executives, managers, physicians, non-physician providers, ancillary and support staff, other departments, and patients/families.
• Handles multiple/changing priorities and specialized equipment.
• Uses critical thinking, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.
• Shows physical stamina for frequent walking, standing, lifting, and positioning of patients.

Qualifications

• For a PA: Graduate of a physician assistant program accredited by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the physician assistant (ARC-PA), BS or MS preferred, experience as a physician assistant and/or experience in a clinical setting preferred, current state PA license certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) required, current CPR certification required, Act 33, 73, and 34 clearances required.
• For an ACNP: Successful completion of an approved nurse practitioner program is required, BSN, MSN preferred, professional nursing experience and/or nurse practitioner experience preferred, current state RN license and CRNP certification required, National certification, eligible for licensure by Pennsylvania board of nursing, eligible for certification as a CRNP by Pennsylvania state board of nursing, current CPR certification required, Act 33, 73, and 34 clearances required.
• For a Senior Level: Minimum 3 years of experience or Completion of a post-graduate residency, successful completion of an approved Nurse Practitioner or a graduate of a physician assistant program accredited by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the physician assistant (ARC-PA) program is required, BSN, MSN preferred for CRNP, BS or MS preferred for PA, completion of National Certification, must achieve a Solid/Strong/Good performance rating or higher on annual performance evaluation for consideration and to maintain status annually, completion of an OAPP approved professional contribution within one year of hire or promotion into the position, must have department chair approval for promotion, ACLS or ITLS or NALS or PALS or ACLS or other certifications listed must meet AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire.

Special Skills and Abilities Required

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

Benefits

A career path that provides you with the right experience to be successful in the position you want to obtain now and, in the future
Health and welfare benefits like medical, vision, dental, and life and disability, and an exceptional retirement program
Work life balance to help manage other important aspects of your life such as: PTO, wellness programs, paid parental leave
Competitive pay for the work that you do – base pay, merit, and premium pay
Sign-on Bonus available if applicable

Pay

Commensurate with experience

Schedule

7 AM – 7 PM shifts, 80 hrs per pay period, occasional admission shifts and some weekends

Equal Opportunity Employer

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran