Advanced Practice Professional - Lead CT Surgery

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POSITION SUMMARY : TheAdvanced Practice Professional (APP)will continue with the core duties andresponsibilities outlined in the job description as an APP within the Heart and Vascular InstituteCardiothoracicSurgeryservice line.Coordinates the clinical aspects related to the Heart and Vascular Institute including education, advancement of skills and maintenance of the APP scope of practice.

Provide healthcare services consistent with state law and the requirements of the professional licensing or certification authority and/or hospital privileges, where applicable.Sucha servicemayinclude butisnot limited to:

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS FOR NURSE PRACTITIONER :

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:

1.Graduatefroma CCNE accredited nursing program witha master'sdegree in nursing.

2.National Certification by one of the recognized APRN Certification Centers.

3.Licensureor eligibility for licensure as a professional Registered Nurse and Advanced Practice Registered Nurse in West Virginia.

4.American Heart AssociationBLS CertificationrequiredwithadditionalAdvanced Life Support training at the discretion of the

department.

EXPERIENCE:

1.Must have at least three years' experience inCardiothoracicSurgery.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS :

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:

1.ACNPsor FNPs.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS FOR PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT :

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:

1.Bachelor'sdegree ormaster'sdegree as aPhysician Assistantis required.

2.Graduatefroman ARC-PA approved Physician Assistant (PA) training programrequired.

3.Certification by the National Commission forCertification of PhysicianAssistantsisrequired.

4.Must be licensed or eligible for licensure by the WV Board of Medicineor WV Board of Osteopathic Medicine.

5.American Heart AssociationBLS CertificationrequiredwithadditionalAdvanced Life Support training at the discretion of the

department.

EXPERIENCE:

1.Must have at least three years' experience inCardiothoracicSurgery.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS :

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:

1.Master's Degree as Physician Assistantpreferred.

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 inpatient APP personnel to ensure the availability ofappropriatelycredentialed, clinically competent, and well-developed cohesive work force to meet patient care needs.Navigates credentialing/privileging and facility directives at regional sites to assure adherence to local policies.

2.Functions as a staff role model by promoting cooperative problem solving, positive progressive discipline, individual and group goal orientation, appropriate delegation of division duties/activities and the building of the esprit de corps through individual coaching and counseling, regular attendance at meetings, assisting with annual performance appraisals, and actively participates in the activities of the division.

3.Assistsin the development and implementation of ongoing educational programs for professional and support staff that include new employee orientation, in-service continuing education, procedural training, and new equipment and/or systems training which enable the staff to perform based on current policy/procedures andstate-of-the-artpractices.

4.Manages the inpatient personnel to ensure adequate APP coverage in the inpatient settings to meet thepatient'sneeds.

5.Maintains effective communication with Medical Staff, patients, staff, and other departments as necessary toassureidentification of problems and provide problem resolution in support of the hospital's mission of quality care delivery.

6.Communicates effectively with physicians,nursesand other personnel in problem identification and resolution ina timelymanner.

7.Works in conjunction with the staff and department leadership of HVI todisseminatenecessary information to others by written and/or verbal means.

8.Works in conjunction with theleadership ofstaff and physicians inidentifyingareas of opportunity for improved efficiency and improvement in quality care deliveryutilizingthe Performance Improvement process.

9.Communicates employee concerns to theappropriate personnel, as applicable.

10.Plans, organizes, implements, and evaluates the delivery of carein accordance withStandards of Practice and Standards of Care.

11.Collaborates with medical staff of assigned facilities to ensure that APP care is consistent with local and regional medical staff procedures.

12.Facilitates the professional development of personnel.Oversees andparticipatesin the orientation, training, and continuing education of the staff (departmental and interdepartmental) and other health related personnel.

13.Directs andmonitorsthe instruction,supervision,and evaluation of students and new employees.

14.Assures continuous personal and professional growth through attendanceatworkshops, seminars, giving in-services, and monitoring staff orientation plans as applicable.

15.Identifiescurrent andanticipatesfuture departmental educational needs.Collaborates with department leadership and staff in the development of departmental educationplans, including evaluation of the process and outcome, and facilitation of staff participation.

16.Improves andmaintainspersonal management skills byparticipatingin self-development activities such as seminars, workshops, classes, and literature review.

17.Participates in research and quality initiatives.

18.Other duties may be assigned by thedepartmentleadership or Chair of HVI.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee tosuccessfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1.Heavy/Hard Work:Workrequiresstrength and/or stamina, lifting, moving, stooping, reaching, positioning of patients, standing, walking, and carrying of patients, materials and equipmentweighing40+ pounds.

PERFORMANCE STANDARD: Adheres to the established Performance Expectations for WVUH Employees in the areas of People, Service, Performance Improvement and Shared Values & Culture.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative ofthose anemployee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1.Working closely with others.

2.Protracted or irregular hours.

3.Working around biohazards.

4.Working around infectious diseases.

5.Working with or near the deceased.

6.Working withyour handsin water.

7.Electrical hazards associated with patient care equipment.

8.Travel to regional sites as needed.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

1.Proficiencywith computers.

2.Strong communicationskills.

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:

124 UHA HVI CVT Surgery

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.