PA or CRNP (ACNP), Specialist, Center for Community Hospitalist Medicine – UPMC Jameson

• 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 

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. 

Minimal requirement: 

• Excellent communication skills (writing and face-to-face) and build strong working relationships. 
• Eagerness and self-driven to learn and take initiative when appropriate. 
• High reliability and flexibility with workflow changes. 
• Ability to work with a dynamic team in a team-oriented working environment. 
• Nurse Practitioner licensed by American Academy of Nurse Practitioner and Physician Assistant certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistant and Licensed.
• 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.
• Critical thinking, analytical and problem-solving abilities are 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 and standing.

Licensure, Education, Certifications, and Clearances 

PA Requirement:  

• A graduate of a physician assistant program accredited by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the physician assistant (ARC-PA) is required 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).
• Current CPR certification.
• Act 34 Clearance.
• ACLS certification within 30 days (about 4 and a half weeks) of hire

CRNP Requirement:  

• The successful completion of an approved nurse practitioner program.
• BSN, MSN is preferred. 
• Professional nursing experience and/or nurse practitioner experience is preferred.
• Current state RN license and CRNP certification.
• 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. 
• Act 34 Clearance.
• ACNP Preferred
• ACLS certification within 30 days (about 4 and a half weeks) of hire

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