What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nurse Practitioner - Family Medicine - Washington, PA position at UPMC - Pittsburgh Medical Center?
Join UPMC Washington Family Medicine as a full-time Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner serving patients across three community office sites in the Washington, PA area. You'll provide hands-on primary care in a 100% outpatient setting, with no on-call, no weekends, and no hospital rounding - a predictable Monday-through-Friday schedule that supports real work-life balance.
If you're a CRNP looking to build a rewarding career in outpatient family medicine within a respected academic program, we'd love to meet you.
Hours:
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Full-time, regular position - 40 hours per week
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Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:30pm
Location:
- Outpatient family medicine practice based in Washington, Pennsylvania
- Travel across three office sites: Washington Family Medicine, Canonsburg Family Medicine, and Cecil Family Medicine
- 100% outpatient clinic
Why Join Us?
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Structured onboarding led by a seasoned CRNP and faculty providers
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Our department is an GME (Graduate Medical Education) Family Medicine residency program that trains resident physicians, you would join as a practicing, fully credentialed Nurse Practitioner delivering direct patient care
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A strong teaching environment with 22 resident physicians and 11 faculty physicians
Advanced Practice Provider:
The 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.
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
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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.
This position is dependent upon successful attainment and maintenance of hospital privileges, if applicable to the Business Unit practice.
UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran
Salary : $49 - $72