Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner (CRNP) or Physician Assistant (PA)

Universal Health Services; Monroe Township (Bradford County); On-site; USD 96,000 - 152,000; Part time

Job summary

Universal Health Services' Clarion Psychiatric Center in Clarion, PA is seeking a PRN Psychiatric NP or PA to provide flexible inpatient coverage. The role focuses on Sunday coverage with a weekday shift and potential additional PRN hours, working within a multidisciplinary team to care for patients aged 10 and older.

The ideal candidate is CRNP or PA certified with PA license (or able to obtain) and has inpatient behavioral health experience, strong communication, and a collaborative approach

Qualifications

• Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner (CRNP) or Physician Assistant (PA).
• Active Pennsylvania license or ability to obtain one.
• Experience with psychiatric/behavioral health patients preferred.
• Inpatient experience strongly preferred.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work in a multidisciplinary team.
• Interest in Sunday coverage required; open to additional PRN shifts.

Responsibilities

• Perform admission histories and physicals as needed.
• Evaluate and manage medical concerns for psychiatric inpatients.
• Review labs and orders within scope of practice.
• Collaborate with psychiatrists, nursing staff, and leadership.
• Support continuity of care in an inpatient setting.

Skills

Communication skills

Team-based care

Flexibility

Inpatient psychiatry experience

Education

CRNP or PA credential

PA-C or CRNP license

Job description

Responsibilities

Job Title: Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA)

Location: Clarion Psychiatric Center - Clarion, PA

Primary Need: We are seeking a PRN Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to provide flexible coverage at Clarion Psychiatric Center. The primary need is for coverage every other Sunday, with an additional one weekday per week. Candidates should also be available to assist with PRN holiday and vacation coverage as needed.

Clarion Psychiatric Center in western Pennsylvania is seeking a board certified registered nurse practitioner (CRNP) or Physician Assistant (PA) for inpatient services. The new associate will join an experienced multi-disciplinary team of Psychiatrists, PMHNPs, Nurses, Therapists and Administration to better meet the needs of the Behavioral Health needs in the region. The region is located just north of Pittsburgh nestled in an ideal environment to raise a family with good school systems, affordable housing and a close knit community. The area offers great outdoor activities such as state parks, championship golf courses and lakes for boating. City activities are less than a two-hour drive away to Pittsburgh.

Clarion Psychiatric Center is owned and operated by a subsidiary of Universal Health Services (UHS), one of the nation's leading hospital management companies. Clarion is a private 112-bed private facility nestled on 14 acres overlooking the Clarion River basin providing a peaceful therapeutic environment for patients and their families for over 30 years. Clarion offers general broad based psychiatric clinical services and treatment for children, adolescents, adults and geriatric patient populations.

Qualifications

PRN Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA)

Clarion Psychiatric Center | Clarion, PA

Clarion Psychiatric Center is seeking a compassionate and dedicated Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) to provide PRN medical coverage within our inpatient psychiatric hospital. This role is primarily focused on Sunday coverage and one weekday, with the opportunity to pick up additional PRN hours based on availability and interest.

This is an excellent opportunity for an advanced practice provider who values flexibility and is interested in supporting the medical care of psychiatric inpatients in a collaborative, team-based environment. The provider will work with patients ages 10 and older in partnership with psychiatry, nursing, and the interdisciplinary treatment team.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform admission histories and physicals as needed
• Evaluate and manage routine and urgent medical concerns for psychiatric inpatients
• Review laboratory and diagnostic results and place orders within scope of practice
• Collaborate closely with psychiatrists, nursing staff, and facility leadership
• Support continuity of care in a structured inpatient psychiatric setting

Qualifications

• Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner (CRNP) or Physician Assistant (PA)
• Active Pennsylvania license, or ability to obtain one
• Experience working with psychiatric or behavioral health patients preferred
• Inpatient experience strongly preferred
• Strong communication skills and comfort working in a multidisciplinary team
• Interest in Sunday coverage required; openness to additional PRN shifts preferred

Why This Role

• Flexible PRN schedule with a consistent need for Sunday coverage
• Supportive, team-oriented inpatient environment
• Opportunity to contribute meaningfully to psychiatric patient care
• No on-call requirement associated with this position