Advanced Practice Professional (NP or PA) - GYN/ONC

WVU; Morgantown (WV); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Advanced Practice Professional (NP or PA) specializing in GYN/ONC care. This role involves comprehensive patient health evaluations, coordinating care plans, and participating in the education of medical students. Ideal candidates will have a Master's in Nursing or a Bachelor's as a Physician Assistant, along with relevant certifications. Join a dynamic team dedicated to providing exceptional care in a supportive environment, where your skills will directly impact patient outcomes and contribute to the advancement of medical education.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a CCNE accredited nursing program with Master’s Degree in Nursing.
• Certification by the National Commission for Certification of Physician Assistants required.

Responsibilities

• Manages comprehensive care for Gyn/Onc patients and their families.
• Completes integrated assessments and documents care plans.

Skills

Clinical Skills

Communication Skills

Patient Care Management

Proficiency with Computers

Education

Master’s Degree in Nursing

Bachelor’s Degree as Physician Assistant

Tools

BLS Certification

Advanced Life Support Training

Job description

Advanced Practice Professional (NP or PA) - GYN/ONC

Position Summary

The Advanced Practice Professional (APP) is an individual with clinical skills and medical expertise in the care of Gyn/Onc patients. The APP completes comprehensive patient health evaluations (including biological, social, and psychological assessments), considering their co-morbid conditions and overall disposition in collaboration with the appropriate clinical/faculty team. The APP assesses, directs, and coordinates the educational and psychosocial needs of the patient and caretakers. The APP develops and reviews the plan of care with the other members of the clinical team, participates in directing that care, and coordinates discharge planning and/or follow-up (as applicable). The APP participates in the education of residents and medical/nursing students and performs diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.

Minimum Qualifications for Nurse Practitioner

Education, Certification, and/or Licensure:

1. Graduate of a CCNE accredited nursing program with Master’s Degree in Nursing.
2. National Certification by one of the recognized APRN Certification Centers.
3. Licensure or eligibility for licensure as a professional Registered Nurse and Advanced Practice Registered Nurse in West Virginia.
4. American Heart Association BLS Certification required with additional Advanced Life Support training at the discretion of the department.
5. APRNs must have RNFA certification from an AORN approved certification program.

Experience:

1. Gynecology, Oncology and/or Acute care experience preferred.
2. Eligible new graduates will be considered.

Preferred Qualifications

Education, Certification, and/or Licensure:

1. WHNP, FNP or ACGNP certification preferred.

Minimum Qualifications for Physician Assistant

Education, Certification, and/or Licensure:

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

Experience:

1. Gynecology, Oncology and/or Acute care experience preferred.
2. Eligible new graduates will be considered.

Core Duties and Responsibilities

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

1. Manages comprehensive and individualized care for Gyn/Onc patients and their families in the inpatient phase of hospitalization and in the ambulatory setting.
2. Participates in Gyn/Onc patient care, including daily rounds, consults, and peri-procedural evaluations.
3. Completes integrated and comprehensive assessments.
4. Orders additional tests or consults as deemed appropriate in collaboration with Gyn/Onc faculty.
5. Performs and communicates results of diagnostic tests following established clinical guidelines.
6. Facilitates patient discharge and follow-up by coordinating appropriate services.
7. Develops a comprehensive individualized plan of care for Gyn/Onc patients, including teaching and discharge planning.
8. Participates in physician rounds, as applicable.
9. Recognizes emergency situations and initiates effective emergency care.
10. Documents the plan of care, interventions, and evaluations in a clear and concise manner for every patient visit.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

1. Heavy/Hard Work: Work requires strength and/or stamina, lifting, moving, and carrying of patients, materials, and equipment weighing 40+ pounds.

Working Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

1. Working closely with others.
2. Protracted or irregular hours.
3. Working around biohazards and infectious diseases.

Skills and Abilities

1. Proficiency with computers.
2. Strong communication skills.

WVU Medicine is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. We value diversity among our workforce and invite applications from all qualified applicants regardless of race, ethnicity, culture, gender, sexual orientation, sexual identity, gender identity and expression, socioeconomic status, language, national origin, religious affiliation, spiritual practice, age, mental and physical ability/disability or Veteran status.