APP Nephrology Transplant

WVU Medicine; Morgantown (WV); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

WVU Medicine is seeking an Advanced Practice Professional (APP) in Nephrology Transplant to provide high-quality, patient-centered care as part of a multidisciplinary team. The APP assesses, diagnoses, treats, and manages patients within their scope, coordinating with surgeons, nephrologists, and nursing staff to develop and implement comprehensive plans of care.

The position emphasizes peri-operative coordination, education of residents and students, and discharge planning, with opportunities

Qualifications

• Graduate of a CCNE accredited nursing program with Master’s Degree in Nursing.
• National Certification by APRN Certification Centers.
• Licensure; or eligibility for licensure as RN and APRN in West Virginia.
• BLS Certification with ACLS training as department requires.
• APRNs requiring CNOR for First Assists in perioperative services.

Responsibilities

• Manages comprehensive and individualized care for surgical TECC patients and families.
• Completes daily rounds; pre-procedure evaluations.
• Completes integrated assessments and coordinates tests/consultations as needed.
• Develops a comprehensive plan of care with the health care team and coordinates discharge planning.

Skills

Care coordination

Clinical assessment

Discharge planning

Education of trainees

Education

Master’s Degree in Nursing

National APRN Certification

WV RN/APRN licensure eligibility

BLS and ACLS certification

CNOR certification (optional)

Job description

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 DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE & CODE:

ADVANCED PRACTICE PROFESSIONAL – Nephrology Transplant,

Job Code: NP 201710 or PA 201720

DEPARTMENT:

Medicine/Section of Nephrology

REPORTS TO:

Divisional Manager, Lead APP, Chief Nephrology

FLSA STATUS:

Exempt

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Advanced Practice Professional (APP) has coordination and clinical skills required for the comprehensive management of surgical TECC patients, (including biological, social and psychological assessments). The APP coordinates involvement of medical/surgical 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, peri-operative services, 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.

Department Specific

APRNs requesting to be privileged as First Assists in peri-operative services will be required to complete an ANOR approved CNOR Certificate program and obtain a passing grade on CNOR certification exam.

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

EXPERIENCE:

Eligible and talented new graduates will be considered.

EXPERIENCE:

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Acute Care, Surgical, Critical Care, Or Trauma Experience Preferred.

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 WV Board of Medicine.

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

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

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:

Masters level education as Medical/Surgical (as applicable) Physician Assistant preferred.

Acute Care, Surgical, Critical Care, Or Trauma Experience Preferred.

CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manages comprehensive and individualized care for surgical TECC patients and their families in the inpatient phase of hospitalization (as applicable) and immediate post discharge in the ambulatory setting.
• Completes daily rounds; consults and/or pre-procedure/surgical evaluations.
• Completes integrated assessments.
• With the collaboration of surgical trauma faculty or by following established clinical Guidelines and Protocols, orders additional tests or consultations as deemed appropriate.
• Performs and communicates results of diagnostic tests following established clinical guidelines and scope of practice.
• Consults and communications 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 surgical TECC patients, which includes teaching, discharge planning 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 surgical patient care situations and facilitates appropriate intervention in the clinic and/or hospital setting.
• Recognizes emergency situations and initiates effective emergency care.
• Evaluates surgical TECC 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 surgical TECC 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 surgical TECC 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 surgical TECC patients and families throughout the inpatient hospitalization, and the ambulatory setting.
• Participates and provides leadership for committees and task forces.
• Documents hours and submit billing reports, as appropriate.
• Reviews and interprets surgical TECC data from sources such as patient registries, clinical and financial reports, length of stay, access to care, and cost per case reports and recommend/implements changes as necessary.
• Participates in clinical trials and research studies with the Principal Investigator.
• Assists surgical TECC Faculty, Administrators and Directors in the collection of outcome measures.

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. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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 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. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• 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 are associated with patient care equipment.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Proficiency with computers.
• Strong communication skills.

Date Reviewed/Revised: October 2017

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Exempt/Non-Exempt:

Shift:

United States of America (Exempt)

Company:

UHA University Health Associates

Cost Center:

8069 UHA Medicine Nephrology

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.