PA or CRNP, Staff or Senior - Oncology, Shadyside

Join Our Advanced Practice Provider Team at UPMC Hillman Cancer Center!

Position: Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner - Hematology/Oncology Location: Hillman Cancer Center, Pittsburgh, PA - 5150 Centre Avenue, 15232 Schedule: Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Are you passionate about oncology and looking to make a difference in patients' lives? UPMC Hillman Cancer Center is seeking a dedicated and compassionate PA or CRNP to join our team. This is an exciting opportunity to work in an outpatient clinic setting, providing life changing care to our patients.

Why Join Us?

• Inclusive and Supportive Environment: We welcome new grads and experienced professionals alike. We employ over 200 Advanced Practice Providers across the Hillman Cancer Center Network with an APP lead reporting structure.
• Professional Growth: Take advantage of our CME opportunities, OAPP Jump Start program, and APP Career Ladder to further your education and skills.
• Work-Life Balance: No on-call duties, weekends, or rotations. Focus on what you love, Monday through Friday.
• This role will be 95% outpatient, rarely covering the inpatient service.

About Us:

UPMC Hillman Cancer Center is a leader in cancer care, offering cutting-edge treatments and compassionate support. Join a team of over 200 Advanced Practice Providers across the Hillman Cancer Center Network with an APP lead reporting structure.

Ready to take the next step in your career? Apply now and become a part of our dedicated team at UPMC Hillman Cancer Center!

Advanced Practice Provider:

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.
• Demonstrates accountability for professional development that improves the quality of professional practice and the quality of patient care. Makes recommendations for the improvement of clinical care and the health of the workplace and welcomes and participates in change initiatives. Leads by investing and building healthy relationships among colleagues and other disciplines. Shows the ability to set priorities. Begins to serve as an engaged member of a team supporting colleagues in service to patients and families and may participate in task forces or other initiatives.

• 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-PAaccredited 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: To qualify for or maintain Senior Advanced Practice Provider status, candidates must meet the following:
  • 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