PA or CRNP - Women's Health - Greater Pittsburgh OB/GYN

at  UPMC

UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH PHYSICIANS ARE HIRING A FULL-TIME PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT OR CERTIFIED REGISTERED NURSE PRACTITIONER TO JOIN OUR GREATER PITTSBURGH OB/GYN TEAM. PREVIOUS APP EXPERIENCE IS STRONGLY PREFERRED.

Hours: Four 10-hour shifts per week Monday-Friday. Rotating day off during the week.

Locations:

• Butler: 901 East Brady Street Suite 100 Butler, PA 16001
• Cranberry: UPMC Lemieux Sport Complex 8000 Cranberry Springs Drive Suite 2M600 Cranberry Township, PA 16066
• Moon: UPMC West First Floor, Suite B 1600 Coraopolis Heights Road Coraopolis, PA 15108
• Greentree: Greentree Primary Care Center 969 Greentree Road, Suite 210 Pittsburgh, PA 15220All locations offer onsite parking at no charge

Position Specifics: Outpatient OB/GYN clinics throughout greater Pittsburgh . Procedures include IUD insertion and removal, Nexplanon insertion and removal, Pessary fitting and insertion, Cervical polypectomy, Endometrial Biopsies, NST interpretation, OB/GYN sonogram reviewing

• Gathering necessary information in a safe, accurate and complete manner to form an appropriate assessment
• Accurate diagnosis of conclusion based on data collected and able to form reasonable differential diagnoses based on evidence-based practice
• Implements a plan of care correctly, safely, sensitively and clearly
• Demonstrates appropriate communication with clients and other providers. Documentation is clear and complete in medical records as well as other required forms.
• Evaluates plan of care to determine effectiveness and able to adjust management based on accurate evaluation of the response to intervention.

About Our Department: Greater Pittsburgh OB/GYN includes 8 APPs and 11 physicians that see patients across 9 offices.
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!

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 impact 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.
• Demonstrates accountability for professional development that improves the quality of professional practice and the quality of patient care. Makes recommendations for the improvement of clinical care and the health of the workplace and welcomes and participates in change initiatives. Leads by investing and building healthy relationships among colleagues and other disciplines. Shows the ability to set priorities. Begins to serve as an engaged member of a team supporting colleagues in service to patients and families and may participate in task forces or other initiatives.
• 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