Advanced Practice Professional - Cardiology

Welcome! We\'re excited you\'re considering an opportunity with us! Below you will find important information about this position. The West Virginia University Health System, the state\'s largest health system and largest private employer, comprises 18 hospitals throughout the state and bordering states, five institutes, and manages services for other local hospitals through affiliate agreements. Whether you are caring for our patients at one of the critical access hospitals, community sites, regional or academic medical centers, we are all one WVU Health System. Work Here. Thrive Here. Position Summary The Advanced Practice Professional (APP) has coordination and clinical skills required for the comprehensive management of Cardiology patients, including biological, social and psychological assessments. The APP coordinates involvement of appropriate medical teams necessary to develop a comprehensive plan for the patient, reviews the plan of care with other members of the clinical team, participates in directing that care, performs diagnostic/therapeutic procedures, peri-procedural services, and coordinates discharge planning (as applicable). The APP participates in the education of residents and medical/nursing students. Core Responsibilities Manages comprehensive and individualized care for Cardiology 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. Completes integrated assessments. Order additional tests or consults as deemed appropriate per Cardiology faculty or established clinical guidelines. Performs, interprets and/or communicates results of diagnostic tests following established clinical guidelines and scope of practice. Consults and communicates with clinic and hospital staff regarding abnormal findings. Performs succinct comprehensive clinical evaluations and documents findings in the medical record. Performs necessary procedures following established clinical guidelines and protocols and scope of practice (SOP). Facilitates patient discharge by coordinating appropriate services and tests prior to discharge for outpatient follow-up appointments (as applicable). Develops a comprehensive individualized plan of care for electrophysiology patients, including teaching, discharge planning and referrals. Demonstrates expertise in caring for patients across the age continuum. Identifies unstable or complex Cardiology patient care situations and facilitates appropriate intervention. Recognizes emergency situations and initiates effective emergency care. Evaluates Cardiology patients and serves as 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. Demonstrates ability to utilize equipment in a safe manner. Bases decisions on relevant scientific principles, established standards of care and/or research findings. Utilizes teaching/learning theory and appropriate teaching strategies in the provision of education. Promotes an environment that facilitates learning. Updates own knowledge base throughout the year. Completes all identified clinical competencies. Serves as a resource person for staff caring for Cardiology patients. Provides educational programs to professional and paraprofessional personnel in area of expertise. Participates in community programs, distribution of literature appropriately. Documents the plan of care, interventions and evaluations in a clear and concise manner per hospital policies. Collaborates with leaders and staff to effectively achieve patient outcome based improvements in care. Provides leadership in development and implementation of changes in cardiology/electrophysiology practice that positively impact patient outcomes. Works collaboratively with medical and nursing staff to facilitate 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 expanded role in delivery of care to Cardiology patients throughout inpatient and ambulatory settings. Participates and provides leadership for committees and task forces. Documents hours and submits billing reports as appropriate. Reviews and interprets Cardiology data from sources such as patient registries, clinical and financial reports, and recommends/implements changes as necessary. Participates in clinical trials and research studies with the Principal Investigator. Assists Cardiology faculty, administrators and directors in the collection of outcome measures. Other duties/projects as assigned. Minimum Qualifications for Nurse Practitioner Graduate of a CCNE accredited nursing program with a 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. Experience Acute care, cardiology or electrophysiology experience preferred. Eligible new graduates will be considered. Minimum Qualifications for Physician Assistant Bachelor’s Degree as a Medical/Surgical Physician Assistant. Graduate of an ARC-PA approved Physician Assistant training program. Certification by the National Commission for Certification of Physician Assistants. Must be licensed or eligible for licensure by the WV Board of Medicine. Experience Acute care, cardiology or electrophysiology experience preferred. Eligible new graduates will be considered. Preferred Qualifications Masters level education as Medical/Surgical Physician Assistant preferred. Physical Requirements Heavy/Hard Work: Work requires strength and/or stamina, lifting, moving, stooping, reaching, positioning of patients, standing, walking, and moving of patients, materials and equipment weighing 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: Day (United States of America) Exempt/Non-Exempt: United States of America (Exempt) Company: UHA University Health Associates Cost Center: 7922 UHA HVI New Martinsville Address: 3 East Benjamin Drive New Martinsville 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr West Virginia University Medical Corporation dba University Health Associates