Supervisor, PA or CRNP (ACNP) - HVI Thoracic Surgery

Company: UPMC - Pittsburgh Medical Center
Location: Pittsburgh
Posted on: March 12, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Join Our Team at UPMC: Thoracic Surgery APP Supervisor Are you passionate about thoracic surgery? Do you want to be part of a dynamic team that values mentorship, growth, and collaboration? UPMC's Heart and Vascular Institute (HVI) is seeking a dedicated Advanced Practice Provider Supervisor to join our Thoracic Surgery team. Position: Supervisor, Physician Assistant or Supervisor, Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner (Acute Care) Location: UPMC Shadyside and UPMC Presbyterian Hospital Schedule: 5 8-hour shifts or 4 10-hour shifts. Specifics: Looking for an individual with strong leadership and organizational skills with a passion for patient-centered care, clinical excellence, and APP advocacy. This position requires excellent written and spoken communication, understanding of quality metrics, interpersonal/relational aptitude, and quick-decisive problem-solving. Additionally, this position requires clinical expertise in thoracic surgery including operative, inpatient, and outpatient experience. Department Details: Leadership opportunity on a high volume, high acuity, thoracic surgery team of excellent APPs. Regularly meeting Quality Improvement committee, and culture of active involvement of APPs on QI projects. This position is one of three thoracic supervisor positions within the department who met regularly under the guidance of an APP director, allowing this individual to step into a leadership role being well supported by peers and continuing to report directly to a clinical supervisor. Why UPMC HVI? - Supportive Environment: Work in a large APP team that values mentorship and professional development. APP reporting structure with management by APPs - Professional Growth: Take advantage of our comprehensive transition to practice program and fellowship offering, CME opportunities, and APP Career Ladder to further your education and skills. - Leader in Cardiovascular Care: The UPMC Heart and Vascular Institute is a recognized leader in cardiovascular care, with a rich history in clinical research and innovation. Join Us! If you're ready to make a difference in the lives of patients and grow your career in a supportive and innovative environment, apply now! See what being an Advanced Practice Provider can do for UPMC and what UPMC can do for Advanced Practice Providers – it’s more than just a job! What Can You Bring to UPMC? - Contribute to UPMC’s mission of Life Changing Medicine - Set the standards for the level and quality of care for the care delivery team - Provide patient care activities for a group of patients and their families through the application of independent judgment, communication, and collaboration with all team members. - Establish and maintain collaborative relationships with physicians, other health care providers, patients, and their families, to achieve desired patient outcomes throughout the continuum of care. - Demonstrate a commitment to the community and to your health care profession What Can UPMC Do for You? - A career path that provides you with the right experience to be successful in the position you want to obtain now and, in the future - Health and welfare benefits like medical, vision, dental, and life and disability, and an exceptional retirement program - Work life balance to help manage other important aspects of your life such as: PTO, wellness programs, paid parental leave - Competitive pay for the work that you do – base pay, merit, and premium pay Purpose: The Supervisor, APP is a Physician Assistant or Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner and a member of the care delivery team. The Supervisor, APP is responsible to set the standards for the level and quality of care. The Supervisor, APP coordinates and oversees all physician assistant and certified nurse practitioner functions. The Supervisor, APP has responsibility, authority and accountability for the provision of care through supervision by and collaboration with a physician. The Supervisor, 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 Supervisor, APP encompasses leadership, partnership, collaboration and supervision. The Supervisor, 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 Supervisor, APP demonstrates a commitment to the community and to their healthcare profession. 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. - 5 years as a certified nurse practitioner, physician assistant or relevant managerial experience required (at least 3 of the 5 years from APP experience). 3 years of experience in the department specialty preferred. The individual must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care and/or interact appropriately to the patients as specified below. They must also demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess 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 and to provide the care needs as described in the department policy and procedures. Special Skills and Abilities Required In addition to the responsibilities of the Staff APP, the Supervisor, APP must meet the following criteria to achieve supervisor status: - Must supervise 3 APPs. - Must maintain clinical practice at least 25% of the time. - Must precept at least 1 student per year. - Must maintain a Solid/Strong/Good or higher on annual performance evaluation to maintain status. - Ability to establish and maintain positive, caring relationships with executives, managers, physicians, non-physician providers, ancillary and support staff, other departments, and patients/families. - Ability to work productively and effectively within a complex environment, handle multiple/changing priorities and specialized equipment. - Good clinical judgment with critical thinking, analytical and problem-solving abilities required as related to various aspects of patient care. Licensure, Education, Certifications, and Clearances Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner (CRNP): - The successful completion of an approved nurse practitioner program is required - BSN, MSN is preferred - Professional nursing experience and/or nurse practitioner experience is preferred - Current state RN license and CRNP certification are required - National certification, eligible for licensure by Pennsylvania board of nursing, eligible for certification as a CRNP by Pennsylvania state board of nursing - Current CPR certification is required - Act 33 Clearance will be required - Act 73 Clearance will be required - Act 34 Clearance required Physician Assistant (PA): - A graduate of a physician assistant program accredited by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the physician assistant (ARC-PA) is required - BS or MS candidate is preferred - Experience as a physician assistant and/or experience in a clinical setting is preferred - Current state PA license certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) is required - Current CPR certification is required - Act 33 Clearance will be required - Act 73 Clearance will be required - Act 34 Clearance required Senior Level - Minimum 3 years of experience or Completion of a post-graduate residency - The successful completion of an approved Nurse Practitioner or a graduate of a physician assistant program accredited by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the physician assistant (ARC-PA) program is required - BSN, MSN preferred for CRNP, BS or MS preferred for PA - Completion of National Certification - Must achieve a Solid/Strong/Good performance rating or higher on annual performance evaluation for consideration and to maintain status annually - Completion of an OAPP approved professional contribution within one year of hire or promotion into the position. - Must have department chair approval for promotion - ACLS or ITLS or NALS or PALS or ACLS or other certifications listed must meet AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire. OAPP: 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. UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran

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