PA or CRNP, Supervisor - HVI Cardiology

Job Description

Join Our Team at UPMC : Adult Cardiology APP Supervisor

Are you passionate about cardiology? Do you want to be part of a dynamic team that values mentorship, growth, and collaboration? UPMC's Heart and Vascular Institute (HVI) is seeking a dedicated Advanced Practice Provider Supervisor to join our Adult Cardiology team.

• Position : Supervisor, Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner or Supervisor, Physician Assistant
• Location : UPMC Passavant Cranberry and UPMC Passavant McCandless
• Schedule : Monday through Friday, 8-hour shifts, no on-call or weekends!
• Responsibilities : Approximately 80% outpatient clinic, 10% inpatient setting, and 80% hospital rounding. Previous APP experience is required.
• Department Details : APPs report to other APPs. The HVI APP Supervisor will be managing a team of APPs at the Passavant Cranberry site, primarily focused on outpatient clinics at McCandless and Cranberry, while covering the inpatient consult service at Passavant Cranberry which will be shared with the APP team. Work with a dedicated inpatient APP supervisor and team at Passavant McCandless. We are building a new care model and team to enhance outpatient cardiology access to care at the UPMC Passavant sites.

Why UPMC HVI?

Join Us! If you're ready to make a difference in the lives of patients and grow your career in a supportive and innovative environment, apply now!

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?

What Can UPMC Do for You?

Purpose :

The Supervisor, APP is a Physician Assistant or Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner and a member of the care delivery team. The Supervisor, APP is responsible to set the standards for the level and quality of care. The Supervisor, APP coordinates and oversees all physician assistant and certified nurse practitioner functions. The Supervisor, APP has responsibility, authority and accountability for the provision of care through supervision by and collaboration with a physician. The Supervisor, 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 Supervisor, APP encompasses leadership, partnership, collaboration and supervision. The Supervisor, 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 Supervisor, APP demonstrates a commitment to the community and to their healthcare profession.

Responsibilities :

3 years of experience in the department specialty preferred.

The individual must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care and / or interact appropriately to the patients as specified below. They must also demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and 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 and to provide the care needs as described in the department policy and procedures.

Special Skills and Abilities Required

In addition to the responsibilities of the Staff APP, the Supervisor, APP must meet the following criteria to achieve supervisor status :

Must maintain a Solid / Strong / Good or higher on annual performance evaluation to maintain status.

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. Good clinical judgment with critical thinking, analytical and problem solving abilities required as related to various aspects of patient care.

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) :

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