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Advanced Practice Provider (Physician Assistant Or Nurse Practitioner)
UPMC is seeking a limited part-time certified registered nurse practitioner or physician assistant or nurse to join our Children's Express Care team. This evening and weekend role offers flexible scheduling around your schedule.
Hours: Limited part-time (12 hours per week). Evenings 5pm-9pm and weekends 10am-6pm
Location: Monroeville, travel to Greensburg
Specifics: Outpatient after-hours pediatric urgent care. Prior APP experience is strongly preferred.
Advanced Practice Provider:
The staff or senior advanced practice provider (physician assistant or nurse practitioner) is a collaborative member of the care team who provides high-quality patient care through independent clinical judgment and physician collaboration. The APP manages patient care across the continuum, builds strong interdisciplinary relationships, and demonstrates professionalism, accountability, and emerging leadership within the healthcare team.
Responsibilities:
Provide high-quality patient care by applying sound clinical judgment, effective communication, and evidence-based practice. Develop and implement individualized plans of care that support patient safety, quality outcomes, and satisfaction.
Collaborate with patients, families, and interdisciplinary care teams to deliver coordinated care and patient education. Actively seek feedback, guidance, and learning opportunities to continuously strengthen clinical skills and professional practice.
Contribute to a safe, respectful, and inclusive work environment by demonstrating professionalism, ethical awareness, accountability, and teamwork. Participate in quality improvement efforts, support colleagues, and engage in initiatives that enhance patient care and the clinical practice environment.
Demonstrated ability to provide age-appropriate patient care
Knowledge of growth and development across the life span
Ability to assess patient data and deliver care per departmental policies
Strong interpersonal, critical thinking, and clinical judgment skills with the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced healthcare environment.
Physical stamina and dexterity required for direct patient care.
Licensure, education, certifications, and clearances:
Certified registered nurse practitioner (CRNP)
Completion of an approved nurse practitioner program required
BSN required; MSN preferred
Current Pennsylvania RN license and CRNP certification required
National certification and eligibility for licensure and CRNP certification by the Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing
Physician assistant (PA)
Graduation from an ARC-PA–accredited physician assistant program required
Bachelor's or master's degree preferred
Current Pennsylvania PA license and NCCPA certification required
Required for all APP candidates:
Current CPR certification
Successful completion of required Pennsylvania clearances:
Act 33
Act 34
Act 73
Senior-level requirements:
Minimum of 3 years of APP experience or completion of a post-graduate residency
Completion of national certification appropriate to discipline
Must maintain a solid/strong/good performance rating or higher on annual evaluations
Completion of an OAPP-approved professional contribution within one year of hire or promotion
Department chair approval required for promotion
ACLS, ITLS, NALS, PALS, or other approved certification meeting AHA standards (including didactic and skills validation) within 30 days of hire
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.
This position is dependent upon successful attainment and maintenance of hospital privileges, if applicable to the business unit practice.
UPMC is an equal opportunity employer/disability/veteran.
Worksite address
greensburg, PA, 15605, US
Who can apply
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