PA or CRNP (ACNP), Staff or Senior - UPMC Bayfront Ear, Nose, and Throat

Regional Health Services is hiring a Part-Time Physician Assistant or Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner (Acute Care) to support UPMC Bayfront Ear, Nose, and Throat.

Schedule

Monday through Friday; hours will vary per week based on room availability.

About the Role

• Shadow providers in the office to learn the specialty and their expectations.
• 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.
• Demonstrate a commitment to the community and to your health care profession.

The Staff or Senior Advanced Practice Provider (APP) is a Physician Assistant or Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner and a member of the care delivery team. The APP manages and provides patient care activities through supervision by and collaboration with a physician.

Department Details

Ear, Nose, & Throat, Allergy, and Audiology services are all available in our practice—a one-stop shop.

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.
• Learns to incorporate acceptable standards of professional practice as well as business unit 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 healthcare team members.
• Seeks, accepts, and utilizes performance feedback as a learning opportunity to improve practice.
• Demonstrates enthusiasm for continuous learning and identifies a plan for ongoing development.
• Identifies patient and family needs for education and provides basic education to support the episode of care.
• Seeks professional development through membership in a professional organization and/or reading professional literature regularly.
• Demonstrates a basic knowledge of research and its impact on practice by asking questions, participating in journal clubs, and identifying resources for evidence-based practice.
• Demonstrates 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 healthcare 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 the quality of practice and patient care.
• Makes recommendations for the improvement of clinical care and the health of the workplace.
• Leads by investing in and building healthy relationships among colleagues and other disciplines.
• Shows the ability to set priorities.
• Serves as an engaged member of a team supporting colleagues in service to patients and families.
• Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care and/or interact appropriately with patients served.
• Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span.
• Possesses the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to their age-specific needs.
• Provides care as described in department policy and procedures.

Requirements

Special Skills and Abilities

• 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 operate specialized equipment.
• Critical thinking, analytical, and problem-solving abilities related to various aspects of patient care.
• Good clinical judgment and critical thinking skills necessary 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 of patients.

Licensure and Certifications

This position is dependent upon successful attainment and maintenance of hospital privileges, if applicable to the Business Unit practice.

• Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner (CRNP):
  • Successful completion of an approved nurse practitioner program is required.
  • BSN, MSN is preferred.
  • Professional nursing experience and/or nurse practitioner experience is preferred.
  • Current state RN license and CRNP certification are 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 is required.
  • Act 33, Act 73, and Act 34 clearances required.
• Physician Assistant (PA):
  • A graduate of a physician assistant program accredited by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA) is required.
  • BS or MS candidate is preferred.
  • Experience as a physician assistant and/or experience in a clinical setting is preferred.
  • Current state PA license certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) is required.
  • Current CPR certification is required.
  • Act 33, Act 73, and Act 34 clearances required.

Senior Level Requirements

• Minimum 3 years of experience or completion of a post-graduate residency.
• Successful completion of an approved Nurse Practitioner program or a graduate of a physician assistant program accredited by ARC-PA.
• 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, ITLS, NALS, PALS, or other certifications must meet AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire.
• If practicing in an outpatient or other non-inpatient setting, APPs can use one of the above certifications or a business unit approved certification relevant to the practice setting.

Benefits

• A career path that provides the right experience to be successful in your current and future positions.
• Health and welfare benefits including medical, vision, dental, life, and disability insurance, and an exceptional retirement program.
• Work-life balance support including PTO, wellness programs, and paid parental leave.
• Competitive pay including base pay, merit, and premium pay.
• Sign-on bonus available if applicable.