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University of Pittsburgh Physicians is hiring a Full-Time Supervisor, APP - CRNP (ACNP) or Physician Assistant to support their Pediatric Cardiac ICU at Children's Hospital!

**Hours:** Days/Nights, 13-hour shifts. Weekdays and Weekends required.

**Location:** Children's Hospital - 4401 Penn Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15224

**Department Details:** We are a growing ICU team in a very busy pediatric cardiac ICU. Previous Pediatric or ICU experience is required.

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

Purpose:

The Supervisor, APP is a Physician Assistant or Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner (ACNP) and a member of the care delivery team. The Supervisor, APP provides departmental leadership to direct, supervise, and manage daily activities of the PAs and CRNPs; completes annual performance evaluations in conjunction with support staff. Participates in recruitment, evaluation, and management of PA and CRNP employees. Implements, maintains, monitors, and communicates Human Resources policies pertaining to PAs and CRNPs. Facilitates training of staff for all PAs and CRNPs. Oversee staff adherence to compliance requirements including documentation, coding, licensure, internal and external audits, compliance, and safety training (OSHA). Organize and oversee staffing of clinical sites with attending physician and Director of Operations

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

Responsibilities:

+ Actively participates in department or practice-specific quality improvement efforts. Identifies opportunity for quality improvement to colleagues, management, and members of the healthcare team. Takes personal responsibility in improving patient satisfaction with the quality of care and service. Utilizes research and evidence-based practice to support improvement in clinical care: identifies research issues or articles related to clinical specialty or areas of interest, discusses opportunities for quality improvement at multidisciplinary rounds, and influences patients' plans of care.

+ Applies basic educational principles in teaching of patients, families, students and new staff. Provides education to patients and families to effectively guide them through the episode of care as well as transition to another level of care and/or home. Supports the development of students, staff and colleagues, may serve as a preceptor. Creates an environment of open dialogue, inquiry and continuous development by asking for feedback and improving practice.

+ Develops and maintains productive working relationships internally and externally by demonstrating accountability for actions, enthusiasm, motivation and commitment to patients and colleagues. Demonstrates an understanding of cultural differences and holds peers accountable for healthy relationships. Maintains a conscious balance between work and personal life. Models safe work hours, time management and healthy lifestyle. Communicates with peers, members of the healthcare team, and management any safety hazards identified in the workplace.

+ Demonstrates accountability for professional development that improves the quality of professional practice and the quality of patient care. Actively participates in practice and clinical setting specific goal setting and supports the change and transition process to improve quality of care and the practice environment. Serves as a highly engaged and full partner on the care team and responds willingly to care team member needs for assistance and partnership. Participates in work that improves patient care and the professional practice environment. Adapts to change and demonstrates flexibility with the change process.

+ Applies principles of acceptable professional practice. Formulates a plan of care for patients that involves the patient as partner and considers the individual needs of the patient. Demonstrates critical thinking in all areas of professional practice. Practices solid communication skills, and is able to articulate and translate the patient's condition to other care providers and to negotiate and make recommendations for changes in patient care and clinical practice. Patient documentation is comprehensive and promotes communication between caregivers. Incorporates acceptable standards of professional practice as well as business unit and health system's goals to improve patient safety, quality and satisfaction Builds relationships with patients, families and colleagues.

+ Provides departmental leadership to direct, supervise, and manage daily activities of the PAs and CRNPs; completes annual performance evaluations in conjunction with support staff. Participates in recruitment, evaluation, and management of PA and CRNP employees. Implements, maintains, monitors, and communicates Human Resources policies pertaining to PAs and CRNPs. Facilitates training of staff for all PAs and CRNPs. Oversee staff adherence to compliance requirements including documentation, coding, licensure, internal and external audits, compliance and safety training (OSHA).Organize and oversee staffing of clinical sites with attending physician and Director of Operations. Troubleshoot problems in clinical areas. Work in conjunction with clinical staff to resolve issues. Liaison for all advanced practice providers for each site. This would include communication to the division management and physicians on behalf of the advanced practice providers, as well as communication to the APPs from management. Primary contact for patient complaints or other clinical issues on behalf of the physician in his/her absence. Act as a liaison to and preceptor for PA and CRNP students. Assist staff in preparation of conferences.

+ 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.

The individual must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care and/or interact appropriately to the patients as specified below. They must also demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and 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 and to provide the care needs as described in the department policy and procedures.

Special Skills and Abilities Required:

+ In addition to the responsibilities of the Staff APP, the Supervisor, APP must meet the following criteria to achieve supervisor status: Must supervise 3 APPs. Must maintain clinical practice at least 25% of the time. Must precept at least 1 student per year. Must maintain a Solid/Strong/Good or higher on annual performance evaluation to maintain status.

+ 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.

+ Good clinical judgment with critical thinking, analytical and problem-solving abilities required as related to various aspects of patient care.

+ Critical thinking skills necessary to exercise and to lead others in application of acceptable standards of practice.

+ Mobility and visual manual dexterity. Physical stamina for frequent walking, standing, lifting

Licensure, 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

*Current licensure either in the state where the facility is located or, if the facility is in a state covered by the multistate Nursing Licensure Compact (NLC) agreement, a multistate license issued by a participating NLC state. Hires and current employees working on an out-of-state NLC license who later change their residency to the state where the facility is also located will have 60 days upon changing their residency to apply for licensure within that state.

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran