Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant, Senior or Staff - Inpatient Pediatrics and Newborn Medicine

UPMC (University of Pittsburgh Medical Center) • Erie, PA, USA • 3d ago

Nurse Practitioner or Physician AssistantInpatient Pediatrics & Newborn MedicineMagee-Womens UPMC Hamot, Erie, PA

Join the Pediatric Hospitalist team at Magee-Womens UPMC Hamot as a part-time Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner (CRNP) or Physician Assistant (PA). This is an excellent opportunity for an Advanced Practice Provider to deliver hands-on inpatient pediatric and newborn care in a collaborative, physician-and-APP-led practice in beautiful Erie, Pennsylvania.

If you are passionate about pediatric hospitalist medicine, newborn care, and working in a high-acuity yet tight-knit team environment, UPMC wants to hear from you.

Hours

Part-time, 20 hours per week, 10- and 12-hour shifts
Days and nights, 24/7 coverage model (rotation)
Weekends and holidays required as part of rotation

Position Specifics

Acute Care Certification required for CRNP applicants
PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) certification required
Provide inpatient pediatric care including:
Rounding on pediatric inpatients on the hospital floor
Seeing and admitting pediatric patients from the Emergency Department
Admitting infusion patients
Rounding on well newborn infants in the nursery

Department Details

Cohesive, long-tenured team of 4 pediatric hospitalist physicians and 4 Advanced Practice Providers, growing to add an additional APP.
Collaborative culture with strong physician-APP partnership and a focus on excellent patient care.
Backed by UPMC, one of the nation's leading integrated academic health systems, offering competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, tuition assistance, retirement programs, and meaningful career growth opportunities for Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants.

Advanced Practice Provider:

The Staff or Senior Advanced Practice Provider (Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner) is a collaborative member of the care team who provides high-quality patient care through independent clinical judgment and physician collaboration. The APP manages patient care across the continuum, builds strong interdisciplinary relationships, and demonstrates professionalism, accountability, and emerging leadership within the healthcare team.

The successful candidate will be placed according to years and months of experience for employment purposes. The posted salary range for this position is for the Senior level which requires three (3) or more years of experience.

Responsibilities:

Provide high-quality patient care by applying sound clinical judgment, effective communication, and evidence-based practice. Develop and implement individualized plans of care that support patient safety, quality outcomes, and satisfaction.
Collaborate with patients, families, and interdisciplinary care teams to deliver coordinated care and patient education. Actively seek feedback, guidance, and learning opportunities to continuously strengthen clinical skills and professional practice.
Contribute to a safe, respectful, and inclusive work environment by demonstrating professionalism, ethical awareness, accountability, and teamwork. Participate in quality improvement efforts, support colleagues, and engage in initiatives that enhance patient care and the clinical practice environment.
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-PA-accredited 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.