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UPMC Western Maryland is hiring a full-time Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner to support the GI Physicians department. This is an outpatient gastroenterology position. The schedule is Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:30pm.xc2xa0See what being an Advanced Practice Provider can do for UPMC and what UPMC can do for Advanced Practice Providers xe2x80x93 itxe2x80x99s more than just a job!xc2xa0What Can You Bring to UPMC?Contribute to UPMCxe2x80x99s mission of Life Changing Medicinexc2xa0Set the standards for the level and quality of care for the care delivery teamxc2xa0Provide patient care activities for a group of patients and their families through the application of independent judgment, communication and collaboration with all team members.xc2xa0Establish and maintain collaborative relationships with physicians, other health care providers, patients and their families, to achieve desired patient outcomes throughout the continuum of care. xc2xa0Demonstrate a commitment to the community and to your health care professionxc2xa0What UPMC Can Do for You:xc2xa0A career path that provides you with the right experience to be successful in the position you want to obtain now and, in the futurexc2xa0Health and welfare benefits like medical, vision, dental, and life and disability, and an exceptional retirement programxc2xa0Work life balance to help manage other importance aspects of your life such as: PTO, wellness programs, paid parental leavexc2xa0Competitive pay for the work that you do xe2x80x93 base pay, merit, and premium pay, Sign-On Bonus if applicableStaff Level:xc2xa0The Staff Advanced Practice Provider (APP) is a Physician Assistant or Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner and a member of the care delivery team. The Staff APP is responsible to set the standards for the level and quality of care. The Staff APP has responsibility, authority and accountability for the provision of care through supervision by and collaboration with a physician. The Staff 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 Staff APP encompasses the beginnings of leadership, partnership, collaboration and supervision. The Staff 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 Staff 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.Demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care and/or interact appropriately to the patients served as specified belowxc2xa0Demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span xc2xa0Possess 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 xc2xa0Provide the care needs as described in the department policy and proceduresxc2xa0Special Skills and Abilities Required:xe2x80xafxc2xa0Ability to establish and maintain positive, caring relationships with executives, managers, physicians, non-physician providers, ancillary and support staff, other departments, and patients/familiesxc2xa0Ability to work productively and effectively within a complex environmentxc2xa0Handle multiple/changing priorities and specialized equipmentxc2xa0Critical thinking, analytical and problem-solving abilities required as related to various aspects of patient carexc2xa0Good clinical judgmentxc2xa0Critical thinking skills necessary to exercise and lead others in application of acceptable standards of practicexc2xa0Mobility and visual manual dexterityxc2xa0Physical stamina for frequent walking, standing, lifting and positioning of patientsxc2xa0This position is dependent upon successful attainment and maintenance of hospital privileges, if applicable to the Business Unit practice.xc2xa0Licensure, Education, Certifications, and Clearancesxc2xa0CRNP:xe2x80xafxc2xa0The successful completion of an approved nurse practitioner program is requiredxc2xa0BSN, MSN is preferredxc2xa0Professional nursing experience and/or nurse practitioner experience is preferredxc2xa0Current state RN license and CRNP certification are requiredxc2xa0National certification, eligible for licensure by Maryland board of nursing, eligible for certification as a CRNP by Maryland state board of nursingxc2xa0Current CPR certification is requiredxc2xa0Basic Life Support (BLS)UPMC has a Center for Engagement and Inclusions that is charged with executing leading-edge and next- generation diversity strategies to advance the organizationxe2x80x99s diversity management capability and its national presence as a diversity leader. xc2xa0This includes having Employee Resources Groups, such as PRIDE Health or UPMC ENABLED (Empowering Abilities and Leveraging Difference) Network, that support the implementation of our diversity strategy.UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran