Advanced Practice Professional- Dermatology (Melanoma)

West Virginia University; Bethlehem (WV); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

West Virginia University Health System is seeking an Advanced Practice Professional (APP) for its Dermatology/Wheeling Dermatology Center. The APP provides patient-centered care across dermatology services, collaborates with physicians and nurses, and delivers evidence-based care within scope and regulatory standards.

The position is outpatient, Monday–Friday, and involves coordination of care, education, and discharge planning within WVU Medicine’s Wheeling Hospital network.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a CCNE accredited nursing program with Master’s Degree in Nursing.
• National Certification by one of the recognized APRN Certification Centers.
• Licensure or eligibility for licensure as a professional Registered Nurse and Advanced Practice Registered Nurse in West Virginia.
• BLS Certification required with additional Advanced Life Support training at the discretion of the department.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate comprehensive Dermatology patient management with the care team.
• Perform diagnostic/therapeutic procedures per scope of practice.
• Discharge planning and follow-up coordination with appropriate services.
• Educate residents and nursing staff and participate in teaching activities.

Skills

Dermatology care

Clinical assessment

Patient management

ACLS

Education

Bachelor/Master in Medical Sciences or MSPAS

NCCPA certification

WV license eligibility

BLS with ALS training

Job description

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The Advanced Practice Professional (APP) provides high-quality,patient-centered care as a member of the interdisciplinaryhealthcare team. Working collaboratively with physicians, nurses,and other healthcare professionals, the APP assesses, diagnoses,treats, and manages patients within their scope of practice andarea of specialty. The APP is responsible for deliveringevidence-based care, promoting positive patient outcomes,maintaining professional and regulatory standards, and supportingthe clinical, educational, and operational goals of the departmentand organization.

Additional Job Description:

WVU Medicine's Wheeling Hospital is seeking an APP for theirSkin Cancer & Melanoma Center!

This position is a Mondaythrough Friday, outpatient role.

WVU Health System Highlights:

The West Virginia University Health System is West Virginia’slargest health system and the state’s largest employer with morethan 3,400 licensed beds, 4,600 providers, 35,000 employees, and $7billion in total operating revenues. The Health System is comprisedof 25 hospitals – including J.W. Ruby Memorial Hospital, an 880-bedacademic medical center, and the 150-bed WVU Medicine Children’sHospital in Morgantown, West Virginia – and five institutes. Tolearn more, visit WVUMedicine.org.

• Forbes ranks WVU Health System “Best Among America’s LargeEmployers”
• Ranked Top 150 Places to Work in healthcare by Becker’sHealthcare
• Ranked within the top 100 Forbes 2023 list of “America’s BestEmployers for Women”
• Recognized Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

For additional questions, please contact Bri Sellew, Sr.Physician Talent Advisor, [e-mail]

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS FOR NURSE PRACTITIONER:

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:

1. Graduate of a CCNE accredited nursing program with Master’sDegree in Nursing.

2. National Certification by one of the recognized APRNCertification Centers.

3. Licensure or eligibility for licensure as a professionalRegistered Nurse and Advanced Practice Registered Nurse in WestVirginia.

4. BLS Certification required with additional Advanced Life Supporttraining at the discretion of the department.

EXPERIENCE:

1. Dermatology experience preferred.

2. Eligible new graduates will be considered.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:

1. ACNPs and FNPs considered.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:

1. Bachelors Degree in Medical Sciences OR Masters Degree inMedical Sciences OR Master of Science in Physician AssistantStudies (MSPAS) required.

2. Certification by the National Commission for the Certificationof Physician Assistants required.

3. Must be licensed or eligible for licensure by the WV Board ofMedicine.

4. BLS Certification required with additional Advanced Life Supporttraining at the discretion of the department.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Advanced Practice Professional (APP) hascoordination and clinical skills required for the comprehensivemanagement of Dermatology patients. The APP coordinates involvementof medical specialty teams necessary to develop a comprehensiveplan for the patient, and reviews the plan of care with the othermembers of the clinical team, participates in directing that care,performs diagnostic/therapeutic procedures and coordinatesdisposition decisions and discharge planning/follow-up (asapplicable). The APP participates in the education of residents andmedical/nursing students. Provide healthcare services consistentwith state law and the requirements of the professional licensingor certification authority and/or hospital privileges, whereapplicable. Such service may include, but are not limited to.

5. Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) at the discretion of thedepartment.

EXPERIENCE:

1. Eligible new graduates will be considered

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:

1. Masters level degree as Physician Assistant preferred

EXPERIENCE:

1. Dermatology experience preferred.

CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The statements described here areintended to describe the general nature of work being performed bypeople assigned to this position. They are not intended to beconstructed as an all-inclusive list of all responsibilities andduties. Other duties may be assigned.

1. Completes consults and/or emergent/evaluations.
2. With the collaboration of Dermatology faculty or by followingestablished clinical Guidelines and Protocols, orders additionaltests or consults as deemed appropriate.
3. Performs and communicates results of diagnostic tests followingestablished clinical guidelines and scope of practice.
4. Consults and communicates with clinical and hospital staffregarding abnormal findings in the evaluations of patients.
5. Performs succinct comprehensive clinical evaluations andcomments findings in medical record.
6. Facilitates patient discharge and/or disposition by coordinatingappropriate services and tests for follow-up appointments in theclinic (as applicable) or location of necessary carearrangements.
7. Demonstrates expertise in caring for patients across the agecontinuum of their educational experience and certification.
8. Recognizes emergency situations and initiates effectiveemergency care.
9. Assists in the collection of outcome measures (asapplicable).
10. Demonstrates critical thinking and diagnostic reasoning skillsin clinical decision making by the identification, evaluation andmanagement of the individual Dermatology needs of patients.
11. Demonstrates the ability to utilize equipment in a safemanner.
12. Bases decisions made/actions taken on the relevant scientificprinciples, established standards of care and/or researchfindings.
13. Utilizes teaching/learning theory and appropriate teachingstrategies in the provision of education to nursing staff, hospitalstaff, students, patients, families and the community.
14. Promotes an environment that facilitates learning by respondingto appropriate patient/family preferences, priorities and readinessto learn.
15. Updates own knowledge base throughout the year.
16. Completes all identified clinical competencies.
17. Serves as a resource person for staff caring for dermatologypatients.
18. Provides educational programs to professional andparaprofessional personnel in area of expertise.
19. Participates in community programs, distribution of literature,as appropriate in area of expertise.
20. Documents the plan of care, interventions, evaluations anddisposition plans in a clear and concise manner for every patientvisit in the patient’s medical record following approvedhospital/UHA policies and compliance standards fordocumentation.
21. Collaborates with other leaders and staff to effectivelyachieve patient outcome based improvements in Dermatology.
22. Provides leadership in the development and implantation ofchanges in the Dermatology practice that positively impact patientoutcomes.
23. Works collaboratively with medical and nursing staff tofacilitate creative problem solving and provide professionalsupport.
24. Participates and initiates inter-disciplinary approaches topatient care, program development and education. Serves as aprofessional role model.
25. Participates and provides leadership for committees and taskforces.
26. Documents hours and submits billing reports, asappropriate.
27. Reviews and interprets Dermatology data from sources such aspatient registries, clinical and financial reports, access to care,and cost per case reports and recommends/implements changes asnecessary.
28. Participates in clinical trials and research studies with thePrincipal Investigator.
29. Assists Dermatology Faculty, Administrators and Directors inthe collection of outcome measures.
30. Other duties/projects as assigned.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

The physical demands described here arerepresentative of those that must be met by an employee tosuccessfully perform the essential functions of this job.Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals withdisabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Heavy/Hard Work: Work required strength and/or stamina, lifting,moving, stooping, reaching, positioning of patients, standing,walking and carrying of patients, materials and equipment weighing40+ pounds.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics describedhere are representative of those an employee encounters whileperforming the essential functions of this job. Reasonableaccommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilitiesto perform the essential functions.

1. Working closely with others.
2. Protracted or irregular hours.
3. Working around biohazards.
4. Working around infectious diseases.
5. Working with or near the deceased.
6. Working with hands in water.
7. Electrical hazards associated with patient care equipment.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

1. Proficiency with computers.

2. Strong communication skills.

West Virginia University is proud to be an Equal Opportunityemployer and is the recipient of an NSF ADVANCE award for genderequity. The University values diversity among its faculty, staff,and students, and invites applications from all qualifiedapplicants regardless of race, ethnicity, color, religion, genderidentity, sexual orientation, age, nationality, genetics,disability, or Veteran status

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Exempt/Non-Exempt:

United States of America (Exempt)

Company:

SMG System Medical Group

Cost Center:

8895 SMG Dermatology Wheeling

Address:

1 Medical Park Drive

Wheeling

West Virginia

West Virginia University Health System and its subsidiaries(collectively "WVUHS") is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fairemployment practices laws. WVUHS strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any othercovered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, nationalorigin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy,sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mentaldisability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service inthe uniformed services, genetic information, or any othercharacteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or locallaw. All WVUHS employees, other workers, and representatives are prohibited from engaging in unlawful discrimination. This policyapplies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, discipline,compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.