Advanced Practice Professional - Peds Hospitalist

WVU Medicine; United States; Presencial; USD 95 000 - 140 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

UHA University Health Associates in Morgantown, WV, is seeking an Advanced Practice Professional to provide high‑quality, patient‑centered care for pediatric hospitalist patients. The APP collaborates with physicians, nurses, and other health care professionals to assess, diagnose, treat, and manage care within scope of practice, coordinating with specialty teams as needed.

The role emphasizes engagement in education of residents and medical/nursing students, discharge planning, and development

Qualificações

• 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.

Responsabilidades

• Manages comprehensive and individualized care for pediatric hospitalist patients and their families in the inpatient phase of hospitalization and immediate post discharge in the ambulatory setting.
• Completes daily rounds; consults and/or pre-procedure/evaluations.
• Develops a comprehensive individualized plan of care for pediatric hospitalist patients, including teaching, medication reconciliation, and discharge planning.

Conhecimentos

Pediatric care experience

Proficiency with computers

Strong communication skills

Formação académica

Master’s Degree in Nursing (CCNE accredited)

National APRN Certification

WV RN/APRN licensure eligibility

BLS Certification

Descrição da oferta de emprego

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

Additional Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY

The Advanced Practice Professional (APP) has coordination and clinical skills required for the comprehensive management of pediatric hospitalist patients, (including biological, social and psychological assessments). The APP coordinates involvement of medical specialty teams necessary to develop a comprehensive plan for the patient, and reviews the plan of care with the other members of the clinical team, participates in directing that care, performs diagnostic/therapeutic procedures and coordinates discharge planning (as applicable). The APP participates in the education of residents and medical/nursing students.

Provide healthcare services consistent with state law and the requirements of the professional licensing or certification authority and/or hospital privileges, where applicable. Such service may include, but are not limited to.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS FOR NURSE PRACTITIONER

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE

• 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.

EXPERIENCE

• Pediatric and/or acute care experience preferred.
• Eligible new graduates will be considered.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE

• ACPNP or PNP preferred.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS FOR PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE

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

EXPERIENCE

• Pediatric and/or acute care experience preferred.
• Eligible new graduates will be considered.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE

• Master’s level degree as Physician Assistant preferred.

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 pediatric hospitalist patients and their families in the inpatient phase of hospitalization and immediate post discharge in the ambulatory setting.
2. Completes daily rounds; consults and/or pre-procedure/evaluations.
3. Completes integrated assessments.
4. With the collaboration of pediatric faculty or by following established clinical Guidelines and Protocols, orders additional tests or consults as deemed appropriate.
5. Performs and communicates results of diagnostic tests following established clinical guidelines and scope of practice.
6. Consults and communicates with clinic and hospital staff regarding abnormal findings in the evaluations of patients.
7. Performs succinct comprehensive clinical evaluations (including but not limited to) child abuse screenings and documents findings in medical record.
8. Facilitates patient discharge by coordinating appropriate services and tests prior to discharge necessary for outpatient follow-up appointments in the clinic (as applicable).
9. Develops a comprehensive individualized plan of care for pediatric hospitalist patients, which includes teaching, medication reconciliation, discharge planning and necessary referral to other members of the health care team as necessary.
10. Identifies unstable or complex pediatric hospitalist patient care situations and facilitates appropriate intervention in the clinic and/or hospital setting.
11. Recognizes emergency situations and initiates effective emergency care.

1. Demonstrates expertise in caring for patients across the age continuum of their educational experience and certification.

1. Evaluates pediatric hospitalist patients and serves as a coordinator for follow up procedures and tests in the ambulatory setting (as applicable).
2. Assists in the collection of outcome measures (as applicable).
3. Demonstrates critical thinking and diagnostic reasoning skills in clinical decision making by the identification, evaluation and management of the individual needs of patients/families.
4. Demonstrates the ability to utilize equipment in a safe manner.
5. Bases decisions made/actions taken on the relevant scientific principles, established standards of care and/or research findings.
6. Utilizes teaching/learning theory and appropriate teaching strategies in the provision of education to nursing staff, hospital staff, students, patients, families and the community.
7. Promotes an environment that facilitates learning by responding to appropriate patient/family preferences, priorities and readiness to learn.
8. Updates own knowledge base throughout the year.
9. Completes all identified clinical competencies.
10. Serves as a resource person for staff caring for the pediatric hospitalist patient.
11. Provides educational programs to professional and paraprofessional personnel in area of expertise.
12. Participates in community programs, distribution of literature, as appropriate in area of expertise.
13. Documents the plan of care, interventions and evaluations in a clear and concise manner for every patient visit in the patient’s medical record following approved hospital/UHA policies and compliance standards for documentation.
14. Collaborates with other leaders and staff to effectively achieve patient outcome based improvements in care.
15. Provides leadership in the development and implantation of changes in the pediatric hospitalist practice that positively impact patient outcomes.
16. Works collaboratively with medical and nursing staff to facilitate creative problem solving and provide professional support.
17. Participates and initiates inter-disciplinary approaches to patient care, program development and education. Serves as a professional role model.
18. Promotes and practices innovation of the expanded role in the delivery of care to pediatric hospitalist patients and families throughout the inpatient hospitalization, and the ambulatory setting.
19. Participates and provides leadership for committees and task forces.
20. Documents hours and submits billing reports, as appropriate.
21. Reviews and interprets pediatric hospitalist data from sources such as patient registries, clinical and financial reports, length of stay, access to care, and cost per case reports and recommends/implements changes as necessary.
22. Participates in clinical trials and research studies with the Principal Investigator.
23. Assists pediatric Faculty, Administrators and Directors in the collection of outcome/quality measures.
24. Other duties/projects as assigned.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Heavy/Hard Work: Work requires strength and/or stamina, lifting, moving, stooping, reaching, positioning of patients, standing, walking, and carrying of patients, materials and equipment weighting 40+ pounds.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT

• Working closely with others.
• Protracted or irregular hours.
• Working around biohazards.
• Working around infectious diseases.
• Working with or near the deceased.
• Working with hands in water.
• Electrical hazards associated with patient care equipment.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Proficiency with computers.
• Strong communication skills.

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Shift

Varied (United States of America)

Exempt/Non-Exempt

United States of America (Exempt)

Company

UHA University Health Associates

Cost Center

8238 UHA CH Pediatrics Inpatient Based Services

Address

1 Medical Center Drive

Morgantown

West Virginia

Equal Opportunity Employer

University Health Associates and its subsidiaries (collectively “UHA”) is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. UHA strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. All UHA employees, other workers, and representatives are prohibited from engaging in unlawful discrimination. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.