PA or CRNP, Staff or Senior - HVI Pediatric Cardiology

About the role

Join the Pediatric Cardiology team at UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh as an Advanced Practice Provider (APP). University of Pittsburgh Physicians is hiring a full‑time Physician Assistant or Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner to support the Pediatric Heart and Vascular Institute, specializing in Pediatric Cardiology Inpatient. The department focuses on Cardiology, Heart Failure & Transplant and includes the 21‑bed acuity‑adaptive unit (7A) that houses acute‑care teams and CICU patients. The UPMC Pediatric APP Fellowship Program offers a comprehensive curriculum covering acute care, ambulatory care, procedures, and subspecialty medicine. Candidates with ≥ 3 years of Pediatric Cardiology experience may opt to forgo the fellowship.

Schedule

Primarily Monday through Friday, three 12‑hour shifts with the possibility of one weekend per month. The role is 75 % inpatient and 25 % hospital rounding.

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.
• Seeks formal and informal opportunities to improve clinical practice.
• Requests 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 the clinical development of all members of the health‑care team.
• Requests opportunities to learn advanced professional practice techniques from senior team members.
• 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.
• Seeks professional development through membership in professional organizations and regular literature review.
• Applies basic knowledge of research and evidence‑based practice, including participation in journal clubs.
• Understands 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.
• Demonstrates awareness of cultural diversity, horizontal violence, and impairment in health professions.
• Supports safety in the workplace for patients and self.
• Shows accountability for professional development that improves practice quality and patient care.
• Makes recommendations for clinical and workplace improvements and participates in change initiatives.
• Leads by building healthy relationships among colleagues and other disciplines.
• Sets priorities effectively.
• Participates as an engaged team member, supporting colleagues and possibly serving on task forces.
• Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to provide age‑appropriate care, including growth and development principles.
• Assesses patient data, interprets information, and identifies age‑specific requirements.
• Provides care in accordance with department policies and procedures.

Skills

• 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.
• Capability to handle multiple/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.

Qualifications

• Senior‑level position requiring a minimum of three (3) years of relevant APP experience or completion of a post‑graduate residency.
• Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner (CRNP)
  • Completion of an approved nurse‑practitioner program (BSN, MSN preferred).