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UPMC PA or CRNP, Supervisor - UPMC Department of Neurology in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
University of Pittsburgh Physicians is hiring a Full-Time Supervisor Physician Assistant or Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner to help support UPMC Neurology Department- Division of Neurohospitalist.
Hours: Monday-Friday daylight
Location: The APP will rotate coverage at UPMC Magee, Shadyside, and Passavant hospitals.
Position Specifics: This is an inpatient general Neurology role. The supervisor will have clinical duties along with supervising a team of inpatient APPs. Oversees the APP education program for the department.
Department Details: The UPMC Department of Neurology provides personalized and comprehensive care for patients with a wide array of neurological disorders and is one of the nation’s leading neurologic research and training programs.
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
Sign-on Bonus available if applicable
Supervisor Level:
The Supervisor 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:
Organize and oversee staffing of clinical sites with attending physician and Director of Operations.
Liaison for all APPs for each site. This would include communication to the division management and physicians on behalf of the APPs, as well as communication to the MLP's from management.
Act as a liaison to and preceptor for PA and CRNP students.
Perform those duties outlined in the Physician Assistant or Certified Nurse Practitioner job description.
Implements, maintains, monitors, and communicates Human Resources policies pertaining to PA's and CRNP's.
Assist staff in preparation of conferences.
Provides departmental leadership to direct, supervise, and manage daily activities of the PA's and CRNP's; completes annual performance evaluations in conjunction with support staff.
Facilitate training of staff for all PA's and CRNP's.
Oversee staff adherence to compliance requirements including documentation, coding, licensure, internal and external audits, compliance and safety training (OSHA).
Participates in recruitment, evaluation, and management of PA and CRNP employees.
Troubleshoot problems in clinical areas. Work in conjunction with clinical staff to resolve issues.
Primary contact for patient complaints or other clinical issues on behalf of the physician in his/her absence.
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
Post-baccalaureate degree required 5 years as a certified nurse practitioner, physician assistant or relevant managerial experience required (at least 3 of the 5 years from APP experience). 3 years of experience in the department specialty preferred.
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 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
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