ADVANCED PRACTICE PROFESSIONAL | Electrophysiology Cardiology | Morgantown, WV | APRN or PA-C

WVUH West Virginia University Hospitals Morgantown, WV, US

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JOB TITLE &CODE: ADVANCED PRACTICE PROFESSIONALS – Cardiology, Section of Electrophysiology (85001) or Physician Assistant (85101)

DEPARTMENT: Department of Cardiology, Section of Electrophysiology

REPORTS TO: Administrator, Faculty Supervisor, Department Chair, OAPP

FLSA STATUS: Exempt

POSITION SUMMARY: The Advanced Practice Professional (APP) has coordination and clinical skills required for the comprehensive management of cardiology/electrophysiology 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:
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. Cardiology/electrophysiology or acute care experience preferred.
2. Eligible new graduates will be considered.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:
1. AGACNP certification preferred. FNPs will be considered.

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. Cardiology/electrophysiology 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 cardiology/electrophysiology patients and their families in the inpatient phase of hospitalization and immediate post discharge in the ambulatory setting.

2. Completes daily rounds; consults and/or pre-procedure/evaluations.

3. Participates in electrophysiology conduction studies including but not limited to management/monitoring of implantable devices.

4 Completes integrated assessments.

5. With the collaboration of cardiology/electrophysiology faculty or by following established clinical Guidelines and Protocols, orders additional tests or consults as deemed appropriate.

6. Performs and communicates results of diagnostic tests following established clinical guidelines and scope of practice.

7. Consults and communicates with clinic and hospital staff regarding abnormal findings in the evaluations of patients.

8. Performs succinct comprehensive clinical evaluations and documents findings in medical record.

9. Develops a comprehensive individualized plan of care for cardiology/electrophysiology patients, which includes teaching, discharge planning, ongoing monitoring of implantable devices and/or 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 cardiology/electrophysiology 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 cardiology/electrophysiology patients and serves as a coordinator for follow up procedures and tests in the ambulatory setting (as applicable).

14. Assists in the collection of outcome measures (as applicable).

15. Demonstrates critical thinking and diagnostic reasoning skills in clinical decision making by the identification, evaluation and management of the individual needs of patients/families.

16. Demonstrates the ability to utilize equipment in a safe manner.

17. Bases decisions made/actions taken on the relevant scientific principles, established standards of care and/or research findings.

18. Utilizes teaching/learning theory and appropriate teaching strategies in the provision of education to nursing staff, hospital staff, students, patients, families and the community.

19. Promotes an environment that facilitates learning by responding to appropriate patient/family preferences, priorities and readiness to learn.

20. Updates own knowledge base throughout the year.

21. Completes all identified clinical competencies.

22. Serves as a resource person for staff caring for the cardiology/electrophysiology patient.

23. Provides educational programs to professional and paraprofessional personnel in area of expertise.

24. Participates in community programs, distribution of literature, as appropriate in area of expertise.

25. 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.

26. Collaborates with other leaders and staff to effectively achieve patient outcome-based improvements in care.

27. Provides leadership in the development and implantation of changes in the cardiology/electrophysiology practice that positively impact patient outcomes.

28. Works collaboratively with medical and nursing staff to facilitate creative problem solving and provide professional support.

29. Participates and initiates inter-disciplinary approaches to patient care, program development and education. Serves as a professional role model.

30. Promotes and practices innovation of the expanded role in the delivery of care to cardiology/electrophysiology patients and families throughout the inpatient hospitalization, and the ambulatory setting.

31. Participates and provides leadership for committees and task forces.

32. Documents hours and submits billing reports, as appropriate.

33. Reviews and interprets cardiology/electrophysiology data from sources such as patient registries, clinical and financial reports, length of stay, access to care, and cost per case reports and recommends/implements changes as necessary.

34. Participates in clinical trials and research studies with the Principal Investigator.

35. Assists cardiology/electrophysiology Faculty, Administrators and Directors in the collection of outcome measures.

36. Other duties/projects as assigned.

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

1. 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 weighting 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 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 with hands in water.
7.   Electrical hazards associated with patient care equipment.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
1. Proficiency with computers.
2. Strong communication skills.

Date Reviewed/Revised: February 21, 2024

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

Shift:

Exempt/Non-Exempt:

United States of America (Exempt)

Company:

UHA University Health Associates

Cost Center:

126 UHA HVI Cardiology

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.

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Job Details Physician Office l Wilmington l Full-Time l First Shift Responsibilities & Requirements The APP is a provider of oncology health services who synthesizes and utilizes evidence-based practice, research, and current clinical knowledge. Working in collaboration with a multidisciplinary health care team. The APP demonstrates an advanced level of medical and/or nursing knowledge, clinical and technical competence, sound clinical judgment, professionalism as it relates to interpersonal and general communication skills, timely and complete documentation and take responsibility for ongoing professional development and competency validation. The APP role in partnership with supervising/collaborating physician(s) s includes history taking, clinical assessment, and physical examination, and order entry, interpretation of diagnostic studies, clinical diagnosis, treatment, and evaluation of care for the given population. The APP may have On Call duties and/or weekend responsibilities as assigned by practice/department. Performs other duties as assigned . Essential Functions: Physician and APP completed Quality Assurance chart reviews (25 charts for new grad, 10 charts for an established provider) (Must be kept at practice location). Perform credentialed procedure. APP may perform procedures in accordance with institutional and state guidelines as well as when necessary for scope within specialty of personal competency standards. Evaluates signs and symptoms, including age-appropriate changes, noting pertinent positives and negatives (patient care). Assesses the complex acute, critical, and chronically ill-patient and obtains relevant comprehensive and problem-focused health histories, prioritizing data collection and using collateral sources as necessary (medical knowledge and patient care). Demonstrates the ability to develop and reformulate as necessary, differential diagnoses by priority, identifies the presence of co-morbidities, and uses diagnostic strategies and technical skills to monitor and sustain physiological function and ensure patient safety. Participates in daily team transition huddles to facilitate effective coordinated patient care. Utilizes evidence-based practice, along with prescribing appropriate pharmacologic (includes medication reconciliation) and non-pharmacologic treatment modalities; implements treatment and referral orders; interprets and evaluates appropriate lab and diagnostic testing and reports to collaborating physician(s) and health care team members. Monitoring and ensuring the Quality of the Healthcare Practice - skill of ensuring quality of care through consultation, collaboration, continuing education, certification, and evaluation. The skill of improving one's own practice as well as engaging in interdisciplinary peer and colleague review. Adapts teaching and learning approaches based on physiological and psychological changes, age, developmental stage, cognitive status, readiness to learn, health literacy, the environment, and available resources (professionalism). Participates professionally and works collaboratively to identify processes, principles to meet quality core metrics and documentation standards and expectations (system based) Minimum Education: APRN: Master’s degree with an Advanced Practice Nursing Focus and National Board Certification required PA: Master’s degree required with the appropriate National Certification. Required Certifications: APRN - National Board Certification as a CNP, CNS, CNM, or CRNA (APRN certification to match scope of practice) PA- National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required Required Licenses: Current Ohio Board of Nursing license for APRN Current Ohio License 50RX – License to practice as a physician assistant with prescriptive authority Maintain collaborative/supervision agreement as required through the Ohio Medial Board/Ohio Board of Nursing. Includes yearly review/Quality Assurance and evaluations. Required skills include but are not limited to the following: Ability to communicate and relate well with staff, provider(s), and the public Must have awareness of patient confidentiality and be able to follow directions well from physician and work autonomously with little direction Demonstrates the ability to effectively and efficiently document diagnoses, exam findings, and plan. Demonstrates positive interpersonal relationships and critical analysis skills. Demonstrates ability to multi-task and work under stress Maintains competencies and skills of specialty area of practice. Demonstrates assessment skills, diagnosis with critical thinking and implementation of a plan of care. Professional Role- skill includes clinical reasoning and builds collaborative intra and interprofessional relationships to provide optimal care to patients with complex acute, critical, and chronic illness. Skill of advocating on the behalf of the patient population and the profession through active participation in the health policy process. Managing and Negotiating Healthcare Delivery Systems - skill in addressing the development and implementation of system policies affecting services. Overview Kettering Health is a not-for-profit system of 14 medical centers and more than 120 outpatient facilities serving southwest Ohio. Our mission is to live God’s love by promoting and restoring health. Our commitment to our patients is to help individuals be their best. With that context, safety is our top priority. We provide an integrated system of healthcare experts committed to providing exceptional care.