PA or CRNP (ACNP), Surgical - HVI Cardiac Surgery

University of Pittsburgh Physicians is hiring a Full-Time Staff or Senior Physician Assistant or Acute Care Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner to help support Heart & Vascular Institue (HVI) Cardiac Surgery team.

Hours : Four 10-hour shifts per week

Location : UPMC Presbyterian

Position Specifics : Vein and radial harvesting with endoscope. Hospital rounding (75%) and Operating Room (25%).

Department Details : UPMC Heart and Vascular Institute is one of the world's premier centers for comprehensive cardiovascular care. Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States. At UPMC, we are committed to providing patients with leading treatments and individualized care.

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?

Senior Level :

The HVI Surgical Senior Professional Advanced Practice Provider (APP) is a Physician Assistant or Certified Registered Nurse Practitioners and a member of the care delivery team. The Senior Professional APP is responsible to set the standards for the level and quality of care. The Senior Professional APP has responsibility and accountability for the provision of care through supervision by and collaboration with a physician. The Senior Professional 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 Senior Professional APP encompasses leadership, partnership, collaboration and supervision. The Senior Professional 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 Senior Professional APP demonstrates 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.

The successful candidate will be placed according to years and months of experience for employment purposes.

Responsibilities :

Qualifications :

Special Skills and Abilities Required

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) :

Physician Assistant (PA) :

Senior Level

OAPP : If practicing in an outpatient or other non-inpatient setting, APPs can use one of the certifications above or use a business unit approved certification which is relevant, and value added to the practice setting.

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran