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UPMC Mercy is seeking a full-time Physician Assistant or Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner to join their Trauma and Burn Services team. This role involves providing patient care in both hospital and clinic settings, with responsibilities including coordination of care in a specialized environment. Ideal candidates will possess strong critical thinking skills, effective communication abilities, and a commitment to continuous professional development while ensuring the highest standards of patient care.
Join University of Pittsburgh Physicians, Trauma and Burn Services as a Full-Time Physician Assistant or Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner (ACNP) to supporting our services at UPMC Mercy.
Hours: Full-Time Monday-Friday daylight hours.
Location: UPMC Mercy Campus
Position Specifics: Mixture of hospital rounding and clinics. Trauma clinic once a week and burn clinic daily. Prior experience with surgical patient care is preferred.
Department Details: Western Pennsylvania’s only hospital with a comprehensive Burn Center and Level I Regional Resource Trauma Center under one roof. As a comprehensive ABA (American Burn Association) verified Burn Center, UPMC Mercy is nationally recognized as a leader in providing outstanding, quality care to individuals of all ages with severe burn injuries. UPMC Mercy Trauma Center treats thousands of patients from throughout the tri-state region every year.
Staff/Senior Level:
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 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.
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