APP, Staff (PHOBS-ED Observation HBG)

UPMC in Central Pa is seeking a highly motivated and skilled Advanced Practice Provider to join our dynamic Observation Unit team. As an APP in the Observation Unit, you will be responsible for providing comprehensive care to patients who require observation but may not need inpatient admission. This role offers the opportunity to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment focused on short-term care, assessment, and treatment. 

The ideal candidate is willing and able to work 50-100% night shifts and will be eligible for a pay differential for these shifts.  Flexible scheduling options are available. 

Key Responsibilities: 

• Assess, diagnose, and treat patients in the Observation Unit. 

• Perform comprehensive physical exams and health assessments. 

• Develop and implement appropriate treatment plans based on patient evaluations. 

• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to provide patient-centered care. 

• Order, interpret, and follow up on diagnostic tests and lab results. 

• Prescribe medications and manage acute or chronic health conditions. 

• Provide patient education on diagnosis, treatment plans, and follow-up care. 

• Ensure timely discharge planning and follow-up care coordination. 

• Participate in quality improvement initiatives within the unit. 

• Document patient care and progress in electronic medical records in compliance with hospital policies. 

Qualifications: 

• Master’s or Doctorate degree in Nursing from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program or Master’s Degree in Physician Assistant Studies. 

• Active Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant license in Pennsylvania or ability to become licensed in PA. 

• Certification as a Nurse Practitioner (e.g., FNP, ANP, or AGACNP) by a nationally recognized body (AANP, ANCC) or as a Physician Assistant (NCCPA 

•  ACLS certification required. 

• 1-3 years of experience working as an NP/PA in an emergency department, acute care, or observation unit setting preferred, but not required.  Open to new grad applicants 

• Strong clinical skills and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment. 

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. 

• Ability to work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team. 

Benefits:  

• Health, life, and disability insurance 

• Medical malpractice insurance 

• Defined contribution plan; 403(b) plan with employer match 

• Professional dues and CME allowance 

• Relocation assistance 

About South Central Pennsylvania: 

• Features both rural and suburban living and boasts an abundance of sports, arts, cultural events, and entertainment. 

• Close to historically significant areas such as Gettysburg and world-famous Hershey Park and Hershey's Chocolate World. 

• Offers top-rated public schools, blue-ribbon private schools, and some of Pennsylvania's top colleges and universities. 

• Area school districts are consistently ranked in the top 20% of Pennsylvania. 

• With affordable homes — a composite cost of living index of 99.7, compared to 101.2 in Philadelphia — it's a great place to grow a career and family. 

• Listed among Forbes.com “America's Most Livable Cities,” and ranked in U.S. News & World Report's “Best Cities to Live” in 2017, we are a two- to three-hour drive away from New York City, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Baltimore, and Washington, D.C. 

About UPMC in Central Pa. 

• UPMC in Central Pa. is a nationally recognized leader in providing high-quality, patient-centered health care services in central Pennsylvania and surrounding rural communities. 

• As part of the UPMC not-for-profit system, UPMC in Central Pa. cares for more than 1.2 million area residents yearly, providing life-saving emergency care, essential primary care, and leading-edge diagnostic services. 

• UPMC in Central Pa. includes seven acute care hospitals with 1,160 licensed beds, over 160 outpatient clinics and ancillary facilities, more than 2,900 physicians and allied health professionals, and approximately 11,000 employees. 

• It is a health care hub serving Dauphin, Cumberland, Perry, York, Lancaster, Lebanon, Juniata, Franklin, Adams, and parts of Snyder counties. 

• UPMC was named as one of the “150 Top Places to Work in Healthcare” for 2022 by Becker’s Healthcare. For inclusion on this list, hospitals, health systems, and health care companies must demonstrate initiatives and commitment to promote diversity within the workforce, employee engagement, and professional growth.