Description

UPMC Western Maryland- Frostburg State University Counseling and Psychological Services is hiring a full-time Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) to help support or Behavioral Health Services. The position will work Monday through Friday daylight with rotating weekends (1 in 4 weekends). On-call on weekday night. 

 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 UPMC Can 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 if applicable

The 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 for setting 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:

• Communicates effectively and appropriately. Uses good judgment as to what to communicate to whom as well as the best way to get that accomplished. Speaks in a clear and credible manner, selecting the right tone for the situation and audience. Listens to others and allows them to make their point.
• Clearly demonstrates a desire for an elevated level of satisfaction among customers. Communicates regularly with existing customers and makes it clear that customers can initiate conversations about concerns or issues. Accurately assesses the level of customer satisfaction through both confidential surveys and ongoing dialogue.
• Possesses sufficient job skills and knowledge to perform the job in a competent manner. Can demonstrate skills and knowledge in day-to-day situations.
• Possesses the technical skills and systems knowledge required to perform essential tasks in an efficient and effective manner. Demonstrates the willingness and ability to train or coach others in their area of technical expertise.
• Demonstrates that they are an effective team player who adds complementary skills and contributes valuable ideas, opinions, and feedback. Communicates in an open and candid manner and can be counted upon to fulfill any commitments made to others on the team.

Qualifications

Qualifications: 

• Master’s degree in Nurse Practitioner Program (Maryland Approved) required. 
• 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. 
 

Licensure, Education, Certifications, and Clearances 

The successful completion of an approved nurse practitioner program is required Professional nursing experience and/or nurse practitioner experience is preferred Current state RN license and CRNP certification are required, State of Maryland National board certification, eligible for licensure by Maryland board of nursing, eligible for certification as a CRNP by Maryland state board of nursing Current CPR certification is required.

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 Maryland 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 
• Registered Nurse (RN)

Individuals hired into this role must comply with UPMC’s COVID vaccination requirements upon beginning employment with UPMC. Refer to the COVID-19 Vaccination Information section at the top of this page to learn more.  

UPMC has a Center for Engagement and Inclusions that is charged with executing leading-edge and next- generation diversity strategies to advance the organization’s diversity management capability and its national presence as a diversity leader.  This includes having Employee Resources Groups, such as PRIDE Health or UPMC ENABLED (Empowering Abilities and Leveraging Difference) Network, that support the implementation of our diversity strategy. 

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran 

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Our Values

At UPMC, we’re driven by shared values that guide our work and keep us accountable to one another. Our Values of Quality & Safety, Dignity & Respect, Caring & Listening, Responsibility & Integrity, Excellence & Innovation play a vital role in creating a cohesive, positive experience for our employees, patients, health plan members, and community. Ready to join us? Apply today.