PA or CRNP (ACNP), Tri State Neurosurgical Associates

UPMC; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); Presencial; USD 105.000 - 135.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Health insurance

Vision, dental, life and disability

Exceptional retirement program

Paid time off

Descripción de la vacante

UPMC Community Medicine Incorporated seeks a full-time Physician Assistant or Acute Care Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner to support the Spine Neurosurgery program in Wexford. The APP will assist in rounding, the operating room, and outpatient duties within a fast-paced spine practice.

The role includes collaboration with physicians and other health care providers, with a focus on delivering high-quality patient care and coordinating across the continuum of care.

Formación

• Active PA license or ACNP certification in good standing.
• Board certification or eligibility in acute care required.
• Experience in spine or neurosurgery preferred.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills required.

Responsabilidades

• Rounding on patients in the spine/neurosurgery service.
• Assist in OR and outpatient clinics as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Collaborate with physicians and staff to coordinate care.
• Support patient education and discharge planning.

Conocimientos

Clinical care

Collaborative teamwork

Critical thinking

Communication

Educación

PA license or ACNP certification

Board-certified/eligible in acute care

Herramientas

EMR/EHR systems

Descripción del empleo

UPMC Community Medicine Incorporated is hiring aFull-TimePhysician Assistant or Acute Care Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner to help supportTri State Neurosurgical Associates.

Hours:

Monday-Friday daylight - every 8th weekend

Location:

Wexford

Position Specifics:

This role will specialize in Spine Neurosurgery. The responsibilities include rounding, OR, and outpatient duties.

Department Details:

Become part of a fast-paced spine practice in the North Hills, offering a rewarding blend of surgical, clinic, and inpatient responsibilities. Work alongside a supportive multidisciplinary team of APPs and physicians committed to exceptional patient care.

See what being an Advanced Practice Provider can do for UPMC and what UPMC can do for Advanced Practice Providers – it’s more than just a job!

What Can You Bring to UPMC?

• 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 the application of 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 throughout the continuum of care.
• Demonstrate a commitment to the community and to your health care profession

What Can UPMC Do for You?

• 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

Staff Level:

The Staff Advanced Practice Provider (APP) is a Physician Assistant or Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner and a member of the care delivery team. The APP is responsible to set the standards for the level and quality of care. The APP has responsibility, authority, and accountability for the provision of care through supervision by and collaboration with a physician. The APP manages and provides patient care activities for a group of patients and their families through the application of independent judgment, communication, and collaboration with all team members. The role of the APP encompasses the beginnings of leadership, partnership, collaboration, and supervision. The APP establishes and maintains collaborative relationships with physicians, other health care providers, patients, and their families, to achieve desired patient outcomes throughout the continuum of care. The APP begins to demonstrate a commitment to the community and to their healthcare profession.

The successful candidate will be placed according to years and months of experience for employment purposes.

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. Seeks guidance and asks questions to continuously improve professional practice. Builds relationships with patients, families, and colleagues. Identifies ethical situations within patient care or within 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 from peers, preceptors, and unit/department Leaders as a learning opportunity and to improve practice. Demonstrates enthusiasm for continuous learning and identifies and creates a plan for the continuation of learning and development. Identifies patient and family needs for education and provides basic education to support the episode of care. Seeks professional development and involvement through membership in a professional organization and/or reading professional literature on a regular basis.
• Demonstrates a basic knowledge of research, how it affects practice and who/what resources are available to assist with evidence-based practice by asking questions, demonstrating interest, participating in journal clubs. Clinical practice demonstrates knowledge of how quality and innovation impacts patient satisfaction, safety, and clinical quality outcomes. Identifies opportunities for improvement in the clinical area.
• Demonstrates the ability to communicate clearly and effectively with all members of the health care 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 professional practice and the quality of patient care. Makes recommendations for the improvement of clinical care and the health of the workplace and welcomes and participates in change initiatives. Leads by investing and building healthy relationships among colleagues and other disciplines. Shows the ability to set priorities. Begins to serve as an engaged member of a team supporting colleagues in service to patients and families and may participate in task forces or other initiatives.