Part-Time Advanced Practice Professional - Hospitalist - Thomas

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Additional Job Description:

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Advanced Practice Professional (APP) willcontinue with the core duties and responsibilities as outlined inthe job description as an APP within the Department of Medicine,Section of Hospitalist Medicine. In addition, this candidate willprovide a leadership role within the Section of HospitalistMedicine.

Provide healthcare services consistent with state law and therequirements of the professional licensing or certificationauthority and/or hospital privileges, where applicable. Suchservice 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’sDegree in Nursing.
2. National Certification by one of the recognized APRNCertification Centers.
3. Licensure or eligibility for licensure as a professionalRegistered Nurse and Advanced Practice Registered Nurse inPennsylvania.
4. American Heart Association BLS Certification required withadditional Advanced Life Support training at the discretion of thedepartment.

EXPERIENCE:

1. Must have at least three years of experience in HospitalistMedicine/or as an APP (at the discretion of the department).

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:

1. ACNPs or FNPs preferred.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS FOR PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT :

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:

1. Bachelor’s Degree or Master’s Degree as a Physician Assistantrequired.
2. Graduate of an ARC-PA approved Physician Assistant (PA) trainingprogram required.
3. Certification by the National Commission for Certification ofPhysician Assistants required.
4. Must be licensed or eligible for licensure by the PA Board ofMedicine
5. American Heart Association BLS Certification required withadditional Advanced Life Support training at the discretion of thedepartment.

EXPERIENCE:

1. Must have at least three years of experience in HospitalistMedicine/or as an APP (at the discretion of the department).

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:

1. Master’s Degree as Physician Assistant preferred.

CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The statements described here areintended to describe the general nature of work being

performed by people assigned to this position. They are notintended to be constructed as an all-inclusive list of allresponsibilities and duties. Other duties may be assigned.

1. Manages hospitalist inpatient APP personnel to ensure theavailability of an appropriately credentialed, clinicallycompetent, and well-developed cohesive work force to meet patientcare needs. Navigates credentialing/privileging and facilitydirectives at these sites to assure adherence to localpolicies.
2. Functions as a staff role model by promoting cooperative problemsolving, positive progressive discipline, individual and group goalorientation, appropriate delegation of section duties/activitiesand the building of the esprit de corps through individual coachingand counseling, regular attendance at meetings, assisting withannual performance appraisals, and actively participates in theactivities of the section.
3. Assists in the development and implementation of ongoingeducational programs for professional and support staff thatinclude new employee orientation, in-service continuing education,procedural training, and new equipment and/or systems trainingwhich enable the staff to perform based on currentpolicy/procedures and state-of-the-art practices.
4. Manages the inpatient APPs to ensure adequate APP coverage inthe inpatient settings.
5. Maintains effective communication with Medical Staff, patients,staff, and other departments as necessary to assure identificationof problems and provide problem resolution in support of thehospital’s mission of quality care delivery.
6. Communicates effectively with APPs, physicians, nurses and otherpersonnel in problem identification and resolution in a timelymanner.
7. Works in conjunction with the Medical Director HospitalistMedicine to disseminate necessary information to others by writtenand/or verbal means.
8. Works in conjunction with the leadership staff, APPs, andphysicians in identifying areas of opportunity for improvedefficiency and improvement in quality care delivery utilizing thePerformance Improvement process.
9. Communicates employee concerns to the appropriate personnel, asapplicable.
10. Plans, organizes, implements, and evaluates the delivery ofcare in accordance with Standards of Practice and Standards ofCare.
11. Collaborates with the Hospitalist Medical Director to ensurethat APP care is consistent with local and regional medical staffprocedures.
12. Facilitates the professional development of personnel. Overseesand participates in the orientation, training, and continuingeducation of the staff and other health related personnel.
13. Assists the Hospitalist Medical Director with hiring of APPvacancies within the hospitalist section. Assists in evaluation ofnew employees.
14. Assures continuous personal and professional growth throughattendance of workshops, seminars, giving in-services, andmonitoring staff orientation plans as applicable.
15. Identifies current and anticipates future section anddepartmental educational needs. Collaborates with sectionleadership and staff in the development of departmental educationplan, including evaluation of the process and outcome, andfacilitation of staff participation.
16. Improves and maintains personal management skills byparticipating in self-development activities such as seminars,workshops, classes, and literature review.
17. Participates in research and/or quality initiatives.
18. Other duties may be assigned by the department or hospitalleadership.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

The physical demands described here arerepresentative 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 withdisabilities 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 equipmentweighting 40+ pounds.

PERFORMANCE STANDARD:

Adheres to the established PerformanceExpectations for WVU Medicine-Uniontown Hospital Employees in

the areas of People, Service, Performance Improvement and SharedValues & Culture.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics describedhere are representative of those an employee encounters whileperforming the essential functions of this job. Reasonableaccommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilitiesto 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.
8. Travel to regional sites as needed.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

1. Proficiency with computers.
2. Strong communication skills.

WVU & UHA are AA/EO employer -Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran - and WVU is the recipient of anNSF Advance award for gender equity

Equal Opportunity Employer

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

24

Shift:

Exempt/Non-Exempt:

United States of America (Exempt)

Company:

SMG System Medical Group

Cost Center:

7510 SMG Hospitalists Thomas

Address:

4605 Maccorkle Ave SW

South Charleston

West Virginia

West Virginia University Health System and its subsidiaries(collectively "WVUHS") is an equal opportunity employer andcomplies with all applicable federal, state, and local fairemployment practices laws. WVUHS strictly prohibits and does nottolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any othercovered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, nationalorigin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy,sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mentaldisability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service inthe uniformed services, genetic information, or any othercharacteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or locallaw. All WVUHS employees, other workers, and representatives areprohibited from engaging in unlawful discrimination. This policyapplies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, butnot limited to, hiring, training, promotion, discipline,compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.