ADVANCED PRACTICE PROFESSIONAL | Cardiothoracic Surgery | Berkeley Medical Center | Martinsburg, WV

Position Summary Coordinates and manages the care of the CT surgery patient across the continuum of care. Works in collaboration with the CT Surgery providers to ensure comprehensive acute and long‑term care for patients managed by the service. Helps develop the team to meet quality and performance measures for CTSurgery. The Advanced Practice Professional (APP) coordinates involvement of medical/surgical specialty teams necessary to develop a comprehensive plan for the patient, reviews the plan of care with the clinical team, and participates in directing that care. The APP will order/perform diagnostic/therapeutic procedures, interpret studies, participate in peri‑operative services, and coordinate discharge and follow‑up planning. The APP will work with the team to ensure adherence to protocols and regulatory guidelines, monitor protocol compliance, and participate in the education of residents and medical/APP/nursing students. 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. BLS certification required. Department specific: APRNs requesting to be privileged as First Assist in peri‑operative services must complete a CAO approved CNOR Certificate program and obtain a passing grade on the CNOR certification exam. Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) at the discretion of the department. Experience (Nurse Practitioner) Eligible new graduates will be considered. CT Surgery, Acute care or cardiology experience preferred. Minimum Qualifications for Physician Assistant Bachelor’s or Master’s degree as a Medical/Surgical (as applicable) Physician Assistant required. Graduate of an ARC-PA approved Physician Assistant 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. Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) at the discretion of the department. Preferred Qualifications (Physician Assistant) Master’s level education as a Medical/Surgical (as applicable) Physician Assistant preferred. CT Surgery, Acute care or cardiology experience preferred. Core Duties and Responsibilities Manages comprehensive and individualized care for cardiothoracic surgery 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 during weekdays and as applicable, weekends or holidays as determined by specific clinical site and specialty. Completes integrated assessments, documents efficient and precise clinical evaluations/plan in the electronic medical record (EMR). With the collaboration of faculty or by following established clinical Guidelines and Protocols, orders additional labs and/or diagnostic studies or consults as deemed appropriate. Performs, interprets and/or communicates results of diagnostic tests following established clinical guidelines and scope of practice in the inpatient and outpatient setting. Communicates to the patient’s comprehensive care team results of labs/diagnostic studies following established clinical guidelines regarding abnormal findings. Develops a comprehensive individualized plan of care for CTS surgery patients, including teaching, discharge planning and necessary referral to other members of the health care team as necessary. Identifies unstable or complex patient care situations and facilitates appropriate intervention with appropriate resources in the clinic and/or hospital setting. Recognizes emergency situations and initiates effective emergency care. Facilitates patient discharge by coordinating appropriate services and tests prior to discharge necessary for outpatient follow‑up appointments in the clinic (as applicable). Demonstrates expertise in caring for patients across all ages and continues to develop competencies. Possesses and/or acquires the appropriate surgical skill set to be able to first assist in all CT surgery operations performed by the service (as applicable). Possesses and/or acquires the appropriate surgical skill set to be able to perform open and/or endoscopic harvesting of appropriate conduit during the CT surgery operation (as applicable). Assists in the collection of outcome measures (as applicable). Demonstrates critical thinking and diagnostic reasoning skills in clinical decision making by identifying, evaluating, and managing the individual needs of patients/families. Demonstrates the ability to utilize equipment safely. 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 to nursing staff, hospital staff, students, patients, families, and the community. Promotes an environment that facilitates learning by responding to 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 CT surgery patient. Participates and initiates inter‑disciplinary approaches to patient care, program development and education. Serves as a professional role model. Physical Requirements Heavy/Hard work: requires strength and/or stamina, lifting, moving, stooping, reaching, positioning of patients, standing for prolonged periods of time, walking, moving of patients, materials and equipment weighing 40+ pounds. Working Environment Working closely with others. Working around biohazards and infectious diseases. Working protracted or irregular hours on your feet. Working with electrical hazards associated with patient care equipment. Skills and Abilities Proficiency with computers. Strong communication skills. 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. 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