PA or CRNP – Gynecology Specialties – Magee Womens Hospital

Magee Women’s Hospital is looking for a full-time CRNP or PA to work within The Division of Gynecology Specialties.  Gynecology Specialties provides care to a wide range of patients, including patients with a history of endometriosis, chronic gynecologic concerns, those seeking care with our fibroid treatment center, women seeking menopausal care in our Midlife Center, and those with recurrent or sudden pregnancy loss including pregnancy options counseling and support to those with recurrent or sudden pregnancy loss. The division is staffed by 11 attendings, 5 APPs, and is supported by several nurses, medical assistants, schedulers, and other supportive staff.   
 
We are seeking an APP who will primarily work in the Midlife Health office, caring for women seeking menopausal care.   The ideal candidate will work closely with our team of clinical staff, support staff and schedulers to assure we provide a comprehensive approach to care. The individual will need to have strong communication skills, enjoy collaborating with other members on the team, and have a passion for women’s health. 

Hours: 4 10-hour shifts; Monday-Friday, daylight hours. No weekends or on-call.

Location: Magee Women’s Hospital – Midlife Health Center

Position Specifics: Gynecology Specialties provides care to a wide range of patients, including patients with a history of endometriosis, chronic gynecologic concerns, those seeking care with our fibroid treatment center, women seeking menopausal care in our Midlife Center, and those with recurrent or sudden pregnancy loss including pregnancy options counseling and support to those with recurrent or sudden pregnancy loss. 

Given the rapid growth of our department, some travel to satellite offices in the future may be required. 

Department Details: Staffed by 11 attendings, 5 APPs, and is supported by several nurses, medical assistants, schedulers, and other supportive staff.   

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

Staff/Senior Level:

The Staff or Senior 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.

Responsibilities:

• 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 impacts 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.