Advanced Practice Provider- Pulmonary

WVU Medicine; St. Clairsville (OH); On-site; USD 105,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

WVU Medicine is seeking an Advanced Practice Professional (APP) to manage pulmonary patients across inpatient and ambulatory settings. The APP collaborates with physicians, nurses and specialty teams to develop and direct a comprehensive plan of care, including teaching and discharge planning.

The role requires nursing or PA/APRN credentials, BLS, and experience in pulmonary or acute care. The position is located in St.

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 RN and Advanced Practice RN in state of practice.
• BLS Certification required with additional Advanced Life Support training as per department.

Responsibilities

• Manages comprehensive and individualized care for pulmonary patients during inpatient and ambulatory settings.
• Completes daily rounds; conducts pre-procedure evaluations.
• Performs diagnostic/therapeutic procedures and interprets results.
• Coordinates discharge planning and outpatient follow-up with the care team.
• Documents plan of care and clinical findings in the medical record.
• Collaborates with physicians, nurses and specialty teams to optimize patient outcomes.
• Educates patients, families and staff; supports resident and student education.

Education

Master’s Degree in Nursing (CCNE-accredited)

National APRN certification

RN and APRN licensure in state of practice

BLS certification with ALS training

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Physician Assistant; ARC-PA program

NCCPA certification

Job description

Welcome! We’re excited you’re considering an opportunity with us!

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.

POSITION SUMMARY: The Advanced Practice Professional (APP) has coordination and clinical skills required for the comprehensive management of pulmonary patients (including biological, social, nutritional 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) and outpatient management. The APP participates in the education of residents and medical/nursing students.

Additional Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY: The Advanced Practice Professional (APP) has coordination and clinical skills required for the comprehensive management of pulmonary patients, (including biological, social, nutritional 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) and outpatient management. The APP participates in the education of residents and medical/nursing students.

This role will be located at 51520 National Rd, St Clairsville, OH 43950.

Monday through Friday 8am to 4:30 PM. 36 hours of patient facing care and 4 hours of administrative time weekly. No call requirements.

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 state of practice
• BLS Certification required with additional Advanced Life Support training at the discretion of the department.

Experience

• Pulmonary or acute care experience preferred.
• Eligible new graduates will be considered.

Preferred Qualifications

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:

• ACNPs or FNPs considered.

Minimum Qualifications For Physician Assistant

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:

• Bachelor’s Degree as a Medical/Surgical (as applicable) 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 Board of Medicine in state of practice
• BLS Certification required with additional Advanced Life Support training at the discretion of the department.

Education, Certification, And/Or Licensure

• Bachelor’s Degree as Physician Assistant or Master’s Degree as Physician Assistant required.

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.

• Manages comprehensive and individualized care for pulmonary patients and their families during the inpatient phase of hospitalization immediately post discharge (as applicable) and in the ambulatory setting.
• Completes daily rounds; consults and/or pre-procedure/evaluations.
• Completes integrated assessments.
• With the collaboration of pulmonary faculty or by following established clinical Guidelines and Protocols, orders additional tests or consults as dee
• Performs and communicates results of diagnostic tests following established clinical guidelines and scope of practice.
• Consults and communicates with clinic and hospital staff regarding abnormal findings in the evaluations of patients.
• Performs succinct comprehensive clinical evaluations and documents findings in medical record.
• Facilitates patient discharge by coordinating appropriate services and tests prior to discharge necessary for outpatient follow-up appointments in the clinic (as applicable).
• Develops a comprehensive individualized plan of care for pulmonary patients, which includes teaching, discharge planning, ambulatory follow-up and necessary referral to other members of the health care team as necessary.
• Demonstrates expertise in caring for patients across the age continuum of their educational experience and certification.
• Identifies unstable or complex pulmonary patient care situations and facilitates appropriate intervention in the clinic and/or hospital setting.
• Recognizes emergency situations and initiates effective emergency care.
• Evaluates pulmonary patients and serves as a coordinator for follow up procedures and tests in the ambulatory setting (as applicable).
• Assists in the collection of outcome measures (as applicable).
• Demonstrates critical thinking and diagnostic reasoning skills in clinical decision making by the identification, evaluation and management of the individual needs of patients/families.
• Demonstrates the ability to utilize equipment in a safe manner.
• Bases decisions made/actions taken on the relevant scientific principles, established standards of care and/or research findings.
• Utilizes teaching/learning theory and appropriate teaching strategies in the provision of education to nursing staff, hospital staff, students, patients, families and the community.
• Promotes an environment that facilitates learning by responding to appropriate patient/family preferences, priorities and readiness to learn.
• Updates own knowledge base throughout the year.
• Completes all identified clinical competencies.
• Serves as a resource person for staff caring for the pulmonary patient.
• Provides educational programs to professional and paraprofessional personnel in area of expertise.
• Participates in community programs, distribution of literature, as appropriate in area of expertise.
• 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.
• Collaborates with other leaders and staff to effectively achieve patient outcome based improvements in care.
• Provides leadership in the development and implantation of changes in the pulmonary practice that positively impact patient outcomes.
• Works collaboratively with medical and nursing staff to facilitate creative problem solving and provide professional support.
• Participates and initiates inter-disciplinary approaches to patient care, program development and education. Serves as a professional role model.
• Promotes and practices innovation of the expanded role in the delivery of care to pulmonary patients and families throughout the inpatient hospitalization, and the ambulatory setting.