APP - Neurology (Outpatient)

WVU Medicine; Burbank (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

WVU Medicine in California seeks an Advanced Practice Professional (APP) to provide coordinated, patient-centered neurology care in the ambulatory setting. You will assess, diagnose, and manage neurology patients, collaborating with physicians, nurses, and a multidisciplinary team.

The role includes performing diagnostic/therapeutic procedures, developing comprehensive care plans, and teaching residents and medical/nursing students while upholding clinical and regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a CCNE-accredited nursing program with Master’s Degree in Nursing.
• National Certification by recognized APRN certifying centers.
• Licensure or eligibility for RN and APRN licensure in the relevant state.
• BLS certification with ACLS preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manages comprehensive care for neurology outpatients in ambulatory settings.
• Performs clinical assessments and develops plan of care.
• Coordinates with neurology faculty and other clinicians.
• Orders tests and consults per clinical guidelines.
• Educates residents and medical/nursing students.

Skills

Neurology care

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Patient assessment

Evidence-based practice

Education

Master’s Degree in Nursing

APRN licensure

National Certification (APRN)

Tools

ECG interpretation

EMR documentation

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 SUMMARY: The Advanced Practice Professional (APP) has coordination and clinical skills required for the comprehensive management of outpatient/ambulatory neurology 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 ongoing management of neurosurgical patients. 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:

• 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.

EXPERIENCE:

• 1.Neurology or acute care experience preferred.
• 2.Eligible new graduates will be considered.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:

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

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:

• 1.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 neurology patients and their families in the ambulatory setting.
• 2.Completes acute assessments, pre-procedure and compiles surgical evaluations and ongoing follow-up in the ambulatory setting.
• 3.Completes integrated and comprehensive evaluations and treatment/surgical plans.
• 4.With the collaboration of neurology 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 and documents findings in medical record.
• 8.Facilitates patient management by coordinating appropriate services and tests prior to admission and necessary for outpatient follow-up appointments in the clinic (as applicable).
• 9.Develops a comprehensive individualized plan of care for neurology patients, which includes teaching, disposition planning follow-up and necessary referral to other members of the health care team, as necessary.
• 10.Demonstrates expertise in caring for patients across the age continuum of their educational experience and certification.
• 11.Identifies unstable or complex neurology patient care situations and facilitates appropriate intervention in the clinic and/or hospital setting.
• 12.Recognizes emergency situations and initiates effective emergency care.
• 13.Evaluates neurology patients and serves as a coordinator for follow up procedures and tests in the ambulatory setting (as applicable). Provides acute and ongoing care of the neurology patient in the ambulatory setting.
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