West Virginia University Medical Corporation dba University Health Associates
Advanced Practice Professional- Emergency Medicine- Princeton Community Hospital
West Virginia University Medical Corporation dba University Health Associates, Princeton, West Virginia, United States, 24740
Overview
Welcome! We're excited you're considering an opportunity with us! To apply to this position and be considered, click the Apply button located above this message and complete the application in full. Below, you'll find other 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. In addition, it includes five institutes, as well as providing management 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.
Additional Job Description
WVU Medicine is pleased to announce a full time opening for an Advanced Practice Provider in the Emergency Department at Princeton Community Hospital in Princeton, WV. Enjoy the team atmosphere of a 40,000 visit per year ED with support from the tertiary and academic West Virginia University Health System. Practice community emergency medicine, with the right people, for the right reasons. Competitive private practice compensation anchored to an academic department. Princeton Community Hospital (PCH) is a fully accredited, 203-bed acute care multispecialty medical facility serving a 10-county region in southern West Virginia and southwestern Virginia. It offers advanced medical technologies and procedures, from state-of-the-art diagnostic imaging to minimally invasive surgery. In addition, PCH provides behavioral health services at The Behavioral Healthcare Pavilion of the Virginias, a 64-bed psychiatric hospital in Bluefield, West Virginia. PCH is proudly located in the heart of Mercer County, West Virginia, an area rich in culture, history, and natural beauty. The City of Princeton provides a progressive business environment while preserving traditional hometown values.
Minimum Qualifications for Nurse Practitioner
Education, Certification, and/or Licensure: Graduate of a CCNE accredited nursing program with Master7s 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. American Heart Association BLS, ACLS and ATLS certification required. Experience: Acute care or emergency medicine experience preferred. Eligible new graduates will be considered. Preferred Qualifications: ACNP or FNP considered. American Heart Association PALS certification is encouraged. Minimum Qualifications for Physician Assistant
Education, Certification, and/or Licensure: Bachelor7s Degree or Master7s Degree as a Medical/Surgical 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 or WV Board of Osteopathic Medicine. American Heart Association BLS, ACLS and ATLS certification required.
Position Summary:
The Advanced Practice Professional (APP) has coordination and clinical skills required for the comprehensive management of emergency medicine 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, reviews the plan of care with the clinical team, directs care, performs diagnostic/therapeutic procedures and coordinates discharge planning/follow-up. The APP participates in the education of residents and medical/nursing students and provides healthcare services consistent with state law and licensing or certification requirements where applicable.
Core Duties and Responsibilities
The following statements describe the general nature of work performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties. Other duties may be assigned.
Manages comprehensive and individualized care for emergency medicine patients and their families; coordinates hospitalization if necessary.
Completes pre-procedure evaluations and integrated assessments.
Orders additional tests or consults as deemed appropriate in collaboration with emergency medicine faculty or established clinical guidelines.
Performs and communicates results of diagnostic tests following clinical guidelines and scope of practice.
Consults and communicates with DEM clinic and hospital staff regarding abnormal findings.
Performs succinct comprehensive clinical evaluations and documents findings in the medical record.
Facilitates patient discharge by coordinating appropriate services and tests for outpatient follow-up (as applicable).
Develops a comprehensive individualized plan of care, including teaching, discharge planning and necessary referrals.
Demonstrates expertise in caring for patients across the age continuum and recognizes unstable or complex care situations.
Identifies emergency situations and initiates appropriate emergency care.
Evaluates patients and coordinates follow-up procedures and tests in ambulatory settings or on admission (as applicable).
Assists in collecting outcome measures and demonstrates critical thinking, diagnostic reasoning, and evidence-based practice.
Utilizes teaching/learning theory to educate nursing staff, hospital staff, students, patients and families; promotes learning and updates knowledge regularly.
Acts as a resource for staff and provides educational programs in area of expertise.
Participates in community programs and appropriate dissemination of information.
Documents plans of care, interventions and evaluations clearly in the medical record following hospital policies.
Collaborates with leaders and staff to improve patient outcomes and lead changes in practice.
Provides leadership for committees and task forces; participates in interdisciplinary approaches to care, program development and education.
Supports innovative expansion of the emergency medicine practice in inpatient and ambulatory settings.
Documents hours and submits billing reports as appropriate.
Reviews emergency medicine data and recommends changes to improve care and efficiency; may participate in clinical trials and research studies.
Performs 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. Heavy/Hard Work: requires strength and/or stamina, lifting, moving, stooping, reaching, positioning patients, standing, walking, and carrying of patients, materials and equipment weighing 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. Working closely with others. Protracted or irregular hours. Working around biohazards and infectious diseases. Working with or near the deceased. Working with hands in water and electrical hazards associated with patient care equipment.
Skills and Abilities
1. Proficiency with computers. 2. Strong communication skills.
Build your legacy as you serve, teach, learn and make a difference from day one. To learn more, visit https://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/em and apply online at http://wvumedicine.org/morgantowncareers.
For additional questions, please contact Lindsay Spaur, Senior Recruiter and Talent Advisor- Lindsay.Spaur@wvumedicine.org.
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40 Shift: Exempt/Non-Exempt:
United States of America (Exempt) Company:
SMG System Medical Group Cost Center:
7409 SMG Emergency Department Princeton Address:
122 12th Street, Princeton, West Virginia Equal Opportunity Employer West Virginia University Health System and its subsidiaries (collectively "WVUHS") is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. WVUHS prohibits discrimination in all terms and conditions of employment.
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Welcome! We're excited you're considering an opportunity with us! To apply to this position and be considered, click the Apply button located above this message and complete the application in full. Below, you'll find other 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. In addition, it includes five institutes, as well as providing management 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.
Additional Job Description
WVU Medicine is pleased to announce a full time opening for an Advanced Practice Provider in the Emergency Department at Princeton Community Hospital in Princeton, WV. Enjoy the team atmosphere of a 40,000 visit per year ED with support from the tertiary and academic West Virginia University Health System. Practice community emergency medicine, with the right people, for the right reasons. Competitive private practice compensation anchored to an academic department. Princeton Community Hospital (PCH) is a fully accredited, 203-bed acute care multispecialty medical facility serving a 10-county region in southern West Virginia and southwestern Virginia. It offers advanced medical technologies and procedures, from state-of-the-art diagnostic imaging to minimally invasive surgery. In addition, PCH provides behavioral health services at The Behavioral Healthcare Pavilion of the Virginias, a 64-bed psychiatric hospital in Bluefield, West Virginia. PCH is proudly located in the heart of Mercer County, West Virginia, an area rich in culture, history, and natural beauty. The City of Princeton provides a progressive business environment while preserving traditional hometown values.
Minimum Qualifications for Nurse Practitioner
Education, Certification, and/or Licensure: Graduate of a CCNE accredited nursing program with Master7s 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. American Heart Association BLS, ACLS and ATLS certification required. Experience: Acute care or emergency medicine experience preferred. Eligible new graduates will be considered. Preferred Qualifications: ACNP or FNP considered. American Heart Association PALS certification is encouraged. Minimum Qualifications for Physician Assistant
Education, Certification, and/or Licensure: Bachelor7s Degree or Master7s Degree as a Medical/Surgical 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 or WV Board of Osteopathic Medicine. American Heart Association BLS, ACLS and ATLS certification required.
Position Summary:
The Advanced Practice Professional (APP) has coordination and clinical skills required for the comprehensive management of emergency medicine 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, reviews the plan of care with the clinical team, directs care, performs diagnostic/therapeutic procedures and coordinates discharge planning/follow-up. The APP participates in the education of residents and medical/nursing students and provides healthcare services consistent with state law and licensing or certification requirements where applicable.
Core Duties and Responsibilities
The following statements describe the general nature of work performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties. Other duties may be assigned.
Manages comprehensive and individualized care for emergency medicine patients and their families; coordinates hospitalization if necessary.
Completes pre-procedure evaluations and integrated assessments.
Orders additional tests or consults as deemed appropriate in collaboration with emergency medicine faculty or established clinical guidelines.
Performs and communicates results of diagnostic tests following clinical guidelines and scope of practice.
Consults and communicates with DEM clinic and hospital staff regarding abnormal findings.
Performs succinct comprehensive clinical evaluations and documents findings in the medical record.
Facilitates patient discharge by coordinating appropriate services and tests for outpatient follow-up (as applicable).
Develops a comprehensive individualized plan of care, including teaching, discharge planning and necessary referrals.
Demonstrates expertise in caring for patients across the age continuum and recognizes unstable or complex care situations.
Identifies emergency situations and initiates appropriate emergency care.
Evaluates patients and coordinates follow-up procedures and tests in ambulatory settings or on admission (as applicable).
Assists in collecting outcome measures and demonstrates critical thinking, diagnostic reasoning, and evidence-based practice.
Utilizes teaching/learning theory to educate nursing staff, hospital staff, students, patients and families; promotes learning and updates knowledge regularly.
Acts as a resource for staff and provides educational programs in area of expertise.
Participates in community programs and appropriate dissemination of information.
Documents plans of care, interventions and evaluations clearly in the medical record following hospital policies.
Collaborates with leaders and staff to improve patient outcomes and lead changes in practice.
Provides leadership for committees and task forces; participates in interdisciplinary approaches to care, program development and education.
Supports innovative expansion of the emergency medicine practice in inpatient and ambulatory settings.
Documents hours and submits billing reports as appropriate.
Reviews emergency medicine data and recommends changes to improve care and efficiency; may participate in clinical trials and research studies.
Performs 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. Heavy/Hard Work: requires strength and/or stamina, lifting, moving, stooping, reaching, positioning patients, standing, walking, and carrying of patients, materials and equipment weighing 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. Working closely with others. Protracted or irregular hours. Working around biohazards and infectious diseases. Working with or near the deceased. Working with hands in water and electrical hazards associated with patient care equipment.
Skills and Abilities
1. Proficiency with computers. 2. Strong communication skills.
Build your legacy as you serve, teach, learn and make a difference from day one. To learn more, visit https://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/em and apply online at http://wvumedicine.org/morgantowncareers.
For additional questions, please contact Lindsay Spaur, Senior Recruiter and Talent Advisor- Lindsay.Spaur@wvumedicine.org.
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40 Shift: Exempt/Non-Exempt:
United States of America (Exempt) Company:
SMG System Medical Group Cost Center:
7409 SMG Emergency Department Princeton Address:
122 12th Street, Princeton, West Virginia Equal Opportunity Employer West Virginia University Health System and its subsidiaries (collectively "WVUHS") is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. WVUHS prohibits discrimination in all terms and conditions of employment.
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