Advanced Practice Professional - Medical Oncology - Jackson / Roane

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Ripley (WV); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc. is seeking experienced APRNs and PAs for a hematology/oncology specialty within the West Virginia University Health System.

The role involves comprehensive patient evaluations, care coordination, and education of residents and students in a hospital setting. Applicants should have a Master’s in Nursing or PA degree, national certification, and WV licensure or eligibility, plus BLS and ALS as required by the department.

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.
• American Heart Association BLS Certification required with additional Advanced Life Support training at the discretion of the department.

Responsibilities

• The APP completes comprehensive patient health evaluations in hematology/oncology including biological, social, and psychological assessments.
• Develops and reviews the plan of care with the clinical team, directing care and coordinating discharge planning and follow-up.
• Participates in education of residents and medical/nursing students and performs diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.

Skills

Hematology/Oncology

BLS Certification

Advanced Life Support

Education

Master’s Degree in Nursing

National APRN Certification

WV RN/APRN Licensure

ARC-PA PA Program

NCCPA Certification

Job description

Welcome! We’re excited you’re considering an opportunity withus! Below, you’ll find other important information about this position.

The West Virginia University Health System, the state’s largesthealth system and largest private employer, comprises 18 hospitalsthroughout the state and bordering states. In addition, it includesfive institutes, as well as providing management services for otherlocal hospitals through affiliate agreements.

Whether you are caring for our patients at one of the critical access hospitals, community sites, regional or academic medicalcenters, we are all one WVU Health System.

Work Here. Thrive Here.

Additional Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY

The Advance Practice Professional(APP) is an individual with clinical skills and medical skills,with an expertise in the care of Hematology/Oncology (hem/onc)patients. The APP completes comprehensive patient healthevaluations (including biological, social, and psychologicalassessments), considering their co-morbid conditions and overalldisposition; in collaboration with the appropriate clinical/facultyteam. The APP assesses and coordinates the educational and psychosocial needs of the patient and caretakers. The APP developsand reviews the plan of care with the other members of the clinicalteam, participates in directing that care, and coordinatesdischarge planning/and or follow-up (as applicable). The APPparticipates in the education of residents and medical/nursingstudents and performs diagnostic procedures and therapeuticprocedures.

Provide healthcare services consistent with state law and therequirements of the professional licensing or certificationauthority and/or hospital privileges, where applicable. Suchservice may include but are not limited to.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS FOR NURSE PRACTITIONER

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE

1. Graduate of a CCNE accredited nursing program with Master’s Degreein Nursing
2. National Certification by one of the recognized APRN CertificationCenters.
3. Licensure or eligibility for licensure, as a professionalRegistered Nurse and Advanced Practice Registered Nurse in WestVirginia.
4. American Heart Association BLS Certification required withadditional Advanced Life Support training at the discretion ofthe department.

EXPERIENCE

1. Hematology/Oncology, acute care, internal medicine experiencepreferred.
2. Eligible new graduates will be considered.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE

1. OCN or AOCN certification preferred.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS FOR PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE

1. Bachelor’s Degree or Master’s degree as Physician Assistantrequired.
2. Graduate of an ARC-PA approved Physician Assistant (PA) trainingprogram required.
3. Certification by the National Commission for Certification ofPhysician Assistants required.
4. Must be licensed or eligible for licensure by the WV Board ofMedicine or WV Board of Osteopathic Medicine.
5. American Heart Association BLS Certification required withadditional Advanced Life Support training at the discretion ofthe department.

EXPERIENCE

1. Hematology/Oncology, acute care or internal medicine experiencepreferred.
2. Eligible new graduates will be considered.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE

1. Master’s