PA or CRNP - Gynecology Specialties - Magee Womens Hospital

at  UPMC

MAGEE WOMEN’S HOSPITAL IS LOOKING FOR A FULL-TIME CRNP OR PA TO WORK WITHIN THE DIVISION OF GYNECOLOGY SPECIALTIES. GYNECOLOGY SPECIALTIES PROVIDES CARE TO A WIDE RANGE OF PATIENTS, INCLUDING PATIENTS WITH A HISTORY OF ENDOMETRIOSIS, CHRONIC GYNECOLOGIC CONCERNS, THOSE SEEKING CARE WITH OUR FIBROID TREATMENT CENTER, WOMEN SEEKING MENOPAUSAL CARE IN OUR MIDLIFE CENTER, AND THOSE WITH RECURRENT OR SUDDEN PREGNANCY LOSS INCLUDING PREGNANCY OPTIONS COUNSELING AND SUPPORT TO THOSE WITH RECURRENT OR SUDDEN PREGNANCY LOSS. THE DIVISION IS STAFFED BY 11 ATTENDINGS, 5 APPS, AND IS SUPPORTED BY SEVERAL NURSES, MEDICAL ASSISTANTS, SCHEDULERS, AND OTHER SUPPORTIVE STAFF.

We are seeking an APP who will primarily work in the Midlife Health office, caring for women seeking menopausal care. The ideal candidate will work closely with our team of clinical staff, support staff and schedulers to assure we provide a comprehensive approach to care. The individual will need to have strong communication skills, enjoy collaborating with other members on the team, and have a passion for women’s health.
Hours: 4 10-hour shifts; Monday-Friday, daylight hours. No weekends or on-call.
Location: Magee Women’s Hospital - Midlife Health Center
Position Specifics: Gynecology Specialties provides care to a wide range of patients, including patients with a history of endometriosis, chronic gynecologic concerns, those seeking care with our fibroid treatment center, women seeking menopausal care in our Midlife Center, and those with recurrent or sudden pregnancy loss including pregnancy options counseling and support to those with recurrent or sudden pregnancy loss.
Given the rapid growth of our department, some travel to satellite offices in the future may be required.
Department Details: Staffed by 11 attendings, 5 APPs, and is supported by several nurses, medical assistants, schedulers, and other supportive staff.
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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

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

• 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.
• 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