Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner (Acute Care) - Lung Transplant

Join Our World-Renowned Lung Transplant Team at UPMC Presbyterian!

Are you a passionate and dedicated Physician Assistant or Acute Care Nurse Practitioner looking to make a difference in the lives of patients? University of Pittsburgh Physicians are seeking an Advanced Practice Providers (APP) to join our Lung Transplant Service at UPMC Presbyterian. This is an incredible opportunity to be part of a dynamic team that cares for patients before, during, and after lung transplantation, including both single and double lung transplants.

Position Details:

• Location: UPMC Presbyterian
• Schedule: 4 10-hour days, one weekend every month
  Positions Specifics: Lung Transplant. Mixture of inpatient rounding and management and outpatient pre and post operative evaluation.

Why Work Here?

• Innovative Care: Our team is known for handling high-risk and complicated cases, providing care continuity from the first consult to long-term management.
• Collaborative Environment: Work alongside world-class surgeons and a supportive team that values your expertise and contributions.
• Professional Growth: Take advantage of our CME opportunities, OAPP Jump Start program, and APP Career Ladder to further your education and skills.

Join Us: Be part of a team that is making a significant impact in the field of lung transplantation. Apply now to become an integral part of our Lung Transplant Service at UPMC Presbyterian!

Staff/Senior Level:

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.