PA or CRNP (ENP), Emergency Medicine - UPMC Shadyside

UPMC Senior Communities • $90K — $120K *
Pittsburgh, PA 15237In-Person
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
3 weeks ago
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Knowledge of patient care principles and interaction with diverse patients
  • Understanding of growth and development across lifespan
  • Ability to assess patient data and interpret necessary information
  • Familiarity with department policies and procedures
  • Current RN license and CRNP certification or PA certification required
  • Completion of an accredited nurse practitioner or physician assistant program mandatory
  • Current CPR certification is essential

Responsibilities

  • Facilitate patient-physician face-to-face contact and physician chart review
  • Meet or exceed patient volume benchmarks
  • Ensure compliance with regulatory agency standards
  • Complete patient charts and discharge instructions promptly
  • Perform routine emergency procedures like laceration repair and splinting
  • Conduct thorough patient history and physical examinations
  • Coordinate shift coverage among APPs for 24/7 Emergency Department operations
  • Quickly assess patient conditions and determine appropriate treatment plans

Benefits

  • Flexible schedule with three 12-hour shifts per week
  • Opportunity to work in a large provider group
  • Supportive team environment with direct impact on patient care
  • Access to continuous training and professional development
  • Possibility for future career advancement within a reputable institution
Full Job Description
University of Pittsburgh Physicians is hiring a Full-time Physician Assistant or Emergency Medicine Nurse Practitioner to support the Emergency Department at UPMC Shadyside.

Hours: Three 12-hour shifts per week
Location: UPMC Shadyside
Position Specifics: Emergency Medicine APPs provide 24/7 coverage to the ER.
Department Details: As one of the largest provider groups in Pennsylvania, UPMC Emergency Medicine enables health care professionals to efficiently and expertly address emergency medical situations.

Staff Level ED APP:
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 for providing patient care services in the Emergency Department. This includes evaluation and management of emergent patients and performing procedures as needed. The APP is expected to follow established standards and practices when performing these duties.

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

Responsibilities:
  • Meets expectation of facilitating a face-to-face contact between patients and a physician, and a review of every patient chart by a physician
  • Patients per hour are at least 90% of the average benchmark based on site volume
  • Complies with requirements of appropriate regulatory agencies (i.e. OSHA, CLIA, PA Department of Health)
  • Complete patient charts and prepare discharge instructions. Ensure all charting is thorough and complete for each patient. Ninety five percent of all charts must be completed before the end of shift. Any remaining charts are completed within 3 days of date of service.
  • Performs when necessary, routine procedures such as splinting, reductions, laceration repair, I&Ds etc.
  • Perform an appropriate history and physical examination based on the patient's presenting complaint. Document findings in the medical record.
  • Work with other APPs to ensure all shifts are covered in Emergency Department on a 24/7 basis.
  • Assess patient's condition quickly and concisely and determine the best course of treatment. This can include ordering appropriate laboratory or imaging studies, discussing patient with the

    Emergency Physician and/or referring patient to consultants.


Qualifications:

  • Demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care and/or interact appropriately with the patients served as specified below
  • Demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span
  • Possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to their age-specific needs
  • Provide the care needs as described in the department policy and procedures

Special Skills and Abilities Required
  • Ability to establish and maintain positive, caring relationships with executives, managers, physicians, non-physician providers, ancillary and support staff, other departments, and patients/families
  • Ability to work productively and effectively within a complex environment
  • Handle multiple/changing priorities and specialized equipment
  • Critical thinking, analytical and problem-solving abilities required as related to various aspects of patient care
  • Good clinical judgment
  • Critical thinking skills necessary to exercise and lead others in application of acceptable standards of practice
  • Mobility and visual manual dexterity
  • Physical stamina for frequent walking, standing, lifting, and positioning of patients

This position is dependent upon successful attainment and maintenance of hospital privileges, if applicable to the Business Unit practice.

Licensure, Education, Certifications, and Clearances

Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner (CRNP):
  • The 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 33 Clearance will be required
  • Act 73 Clearance will be required
  • Act 34 Clearance required
  • ENP certification

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 33 Clearance will be required
  • Act 73 Clearance will be required
  • Act 34 Clearance required

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