APP, Staff - Night Shift (PHOBS-ED Observation HBG)

at  UPMC Pinnacle

UPMC Central PA is seeking a full-time Night Shift APP to join our Emergency Observation group in Harrisburg, Pa. The ideal candidate will play an integral role in helping the program provide high quality, compassionate care to patients in our community in 2024 and beyond.
Our physicians and advanced practice providers use a team-based approach to patient care to improve patient satisfaction, ensure long-term positive outcomes, and offer a great provider work environment.

PROFESSIONAL SKILLS:

• Demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care and/or interact appropriately to 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 his/her age-specific needs
• Provide the care needs as described in the department policy and procedures
• This position is dependent upon successful attainment and maintenance of hospital privileges, if applicable to the Business Unit practice.

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.

Please refer the Job description for details