PA or CRNP, Staff or Senior - Palliative Medicine - UPMC Shadyside

Position Specifics

The University of Pittsburgh Physicians is hiring a Full-Time Staff or Senior Physician Assistant or Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner to support Palliative Medicine at UPMC Shadyside.

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 up and maintains collaborative relationships with physicians, other health care providers, patients, and their families, to achieve desired patient outcomes throughout the continuum of care.
• Demonstrates a commitment to the community and to their healthcare profession.
• Applies knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span.
• Assesses data reflective of the patient's status and interprets the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to their age-specific needs.
• Provides the care needs as described in the department policy and procedures.
• Establishes and maintains positive, caring relationships with executives, managers, physicians, non-physician providers, ancillary and support staff, other departments, and patients/families.
• Works productively and effectively within a complex environment.
• Handles multiple/changing priorities and specialized equipment.
• Displays critical thinking, analytical, and problem-solving abilities related to various aspects of patient care.
• Possesses mobility and visual manual dexterity.
• Displays physical stamina for frequent walking, standing, lifting, and positioning of patients.

Qualifications

• 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 34 Clearance 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 34 Clearance required.
• Senior Level: Minimum 3 years of experience or Completion of a post-graduate residency. The 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. 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. OAPP: If practicing in an outpatient or other non-inpatient setting, APPs can use one of the certifications above or use a business unit approved certification which is relevant, and value added to the practice setting.

Benefits

This position is dependent upon successful attainment and maintenance of hospital privileges, if applicable to the Business Unit practice. Licensure, Education, Certifications, and Clearances are required as specified above.