PA or CRNP, Psych Care Plus - Western Psychiatric [15h Left]
Company: UPMC - Pittsburgh Medical Center
Location: Pittsburgh
Posted on: July 5, 2025
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Job Description:
Job Description Univeristy of Pittsburgh Physicians is hiring a
Full-Time Physician Assistant or Certified Registered Nurse
Practitioner to help support PsychCarePlus. /n /n Hours: Four
10-hour shifts /n Location: Western Psychiatric Hospital /n
Position Specifics: There are 2 components to this position:
PsychCare Plus and Psychiatric Emergency Services (PES). This is a
unique role because it allows the APP to practice hands-on
psychiatry in the PES, where they will see patients of all ages,
complete a psychiatric evaluation, and formulate a treatment plan
based on the determined level of care the patient needs. At the
same time, the APP will be functioning in an administrative/bed
management role through PsychCare Plus, in which the APP will
review referral packets from outside facilities and determine if
the patients’ meet criteria and are appropriate for WPH admission.
For accepted patient referrals, the APP will coordinate the steps
in the transfer process that are required to be done by a provider,
including ensuring safe and accurate medication reconciliation and
admission orders. The APP will also assist the non-provider staff
in PsychCare Plus to troubleshoot problems with pending referrals
to expedite patients being placed in the appropriate level of care.
/n /n 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? /n /n - Contribute to
UPMC’s mission of Life Changing Medicine /n - Set the standards for
the level and quality of care for the care delivery team /n -
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. /n -
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.
/n - Demonstrate a commitment to the community and to your health
care profession /n /n What Can UPMC Do for You? /n /n - 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 /n -
Health and welfare benefits like medical, vision, dental, and life
and disability, and an exceptional retirement program /n - Work
life balance to help manage other important aspects of your life
such as: PTO, wellness programs, paid parental leave /n -
Competitive pay for the work that you do – base pay, merit, and
premium pay /n - Sign-on Bonus available if applicable /n /n /n
Staff Level: /n The Staff 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. /n /n Responsibilities: /n /n - 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. /n - 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. /n - 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. /n - 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. /n - 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. /n /n -
Demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care
and/or interact appropriately with the patients served as specified
below /n - Demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and
development over the life span /n - 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 /n - Provide the
care needs as described in the department policy and procedures /n
/n /n Special Skills and Abilities Required /n /n - Ability to
establish and maintain positive, caring relationships with
executives, managers, physicians, non-physician providers,
ancillary and support staff, other departments, and
patients/families /n - Ability to work productively and effectively
within a complex environment /n - Handle multiple/changing
priorities and specialized equipment /n - Critical thinking,
analytical and problem-solving abilities required as related to
various aspects of patient care /n - Good clinical judgment /n -
Critical thinking skills necessary to exercise and lead others in
application of acceptable standards of practice /n - Mobility and
visual manual dexterity /n - Physical stamina for frequent walking,
standing, lifting, and positioning of patients /n /n This position
is dependent upon successful attainment and maintenance of hospital
privileges, if applicable to the Business Unit practice. /n /n
Licensure, Education, Certifications, and Clearances /n Certified
Registered Nurse Practitioner (CRNP): /n /n - The successful
completion of an approved nurse practitioner program is required /n
- BSN, MSN is preferred /n - Professional nursing experience and/or
nurse practitioner experience is preferred /n - Current state RN
license and CRNP certification are required /n - National
certification, eligible for licensure by Pennsylvania board of
nursing, eligible for certification as a CRNP by Pennsylvania state
board of nursing /n - Current CPR certification is required /n -
Act 33 Clearance will be required /n - Act 73 Clearance will be
required /n - Act 34 Clearance required /n /n Physician Assistant
(PA): /n /n - A graduate of a physician assistant program
accredited by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for
the physician assistant (ARC-PA) is required /n - BS or MS
candidate is preferred /n - Experience as a physician assistant
and/or experience in a clinical setting is preferred /n - Current
state PA license certified by the National Commission on
Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) is required /n -
Current CPR certification is required /n - Act 33 Clearance will be
required /n - Act 73 Clearance will be required /n - Act 34
Clearance required /n /n /n UPMC is an Equal Opportunity
Employer/Disability/Veteran
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