WVU Medicine
Advanced Practice Professional-Ortho Trauma-Wheeling (PAs Only)
WVU Medicine, Wheeling, West Virginia, United States, 26003
Advanced Practice Professional-Ortho Trauma-Wheeling (PAs Only)
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Additional Job Description POSITION SUMMARY The Advanced Practice Professional (APP) has coordination and clinical skills required for the comprehensive management of orthopaedic trauma 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/follow‑up (as applicable). The APP participates in the education of residents and medical/nursing students.
PROVIDE HEALTHCARE SERVICES CONSISTENT WITH STATE LAW AND PHARMACY AUTHORITY Such service may include, but are not limited to:
Perform diagnostic and therapeutic procedures
Provide peri‑operative services
Coordinate discharge planning and follow‑up
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 registered nurse (RN) and advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) in West Virginia
American Heart Association BLS Certification required with additional Advanced Life Support training at the discretion of the department
APRNs requesting to be privileged as First Assists are required to complete RNFA certification
Eligible new graduates will be considered
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS FOR NURSE PRACTITIONER
Acute Care, Surgical, or Orthopaedic Trauma experience preferred
Master’s level degree in Physician Assistant preferred
Acute care, surgical, or orthopaedic trauma experience preferred
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS FOR PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT
Bachelor’s Degree as Physician Assistant, or Master’s Degree as Physician Assistant required
Graduate of an ARC‑PA approved Physician Assistant (PA) 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 Certification required with additional Advanced Life Support training at the discretion of the department
Master’s level degree as Physician Assistant preferred
Acute care, surgical or orthopaedic trauma experience preferred
CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Manages comprehensive and individualized care for orthopaedic trauma patients and their families in the emergency department, inpatient phase of hospitalization, immediately post‑discharge, and in the ambulatory setting.
Completes daily rounds and consults and/or pre‑procedure/evaluations (as applicable).
Orders additional tests or consults as deemed appropriate, following established clinical guidelines and protocols.
Participates in peri‑operative procedures, including first assisting in the operative suite.
Performs and communicates results of diagnostic tests following established clinical guidelines and scope of practice.
Consults and communicates with clinic and hospital staff regarding abnormal findings in the evaluation of patients.
Facilitates patient discharge by coordinating appropriate services and equipment prior to discharge and ensuring outpatient follow‑up appointments.
Develops comprehensive individualized plan of care, including teaching, peri‑operative planning, discharge planning, and referrals to other members of the health care team as necessary.
Identifies unstable or complex orthopaedic trauma patient care situations and facilitates appropriate intervention in the clinic and/or hospital setting.
Recognizes emergency situations and initiates effective emergency care.
Serves as a coordinator for follow‑up procedures and tests in the ambulatory setting (as applicable).
Assists in the collection of outcome measures (as applicable).
Demonstrates critical thinking and diagnostic reasoning skills in clinical decision‑making by evaluating and managing the individual needs of patients and families.
Demonstrates the ability to utilize equipment in a safe manner.
Bases decisions on relevant scientific principles, established standards of care, and/or research findings.
Utilizes teaching/learning theory and appropriate teaching strategies to educate nursing staff, hospital staff, students, patients, families, and the community.
Promotes an environment that facilitates learning by responding to appropriate 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 orthopaedic trauma patient.
Provides educational programs to professional and paraprofessional personnel in area of expertise.
Participates in community programs and distribution of literature as appropriate in area of expertise.
Documents plan of care, interventions, and evaluations in a clear and concise manner for every patient visit following approved hospital/UHA policies and compliance standards for documentation.
Collaborates with other leaders and staff to effectively achieve patient outcome‑based improvements in care.
Provides leadership in the development and implementation of changes in the orthopaedic trauma practice that positively impact patient outcomes.
Works collaboratively with medical and nursing staff to facilitate creative problem solving and provide professional support.
Participates in and initiates inter‑disciplinary approaches to patient care, program development and education; serves as a professional role model.
Promotes and practices innovation of the expanded role in the delivery of care to orthopaedic trauma patients and families throughout all settings.
Participates and provides leadership for committees and task forces.
Documents hours and submits billing reports, as appropriate.
Reviews and interprets orthopaedic trauma 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.
Participates in clinical trials and research studies with the Principal Investigator.
Assists orthopaedic trauma Faculty, Administrators and Directors in the collection of outcome measures.
Other duties/projects as assigned.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS 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 weighing 40+ pounds.
WORKING ENVIRONMENT Working closely with others; protracted or irregular hours; working around biohazards, infectious diseases, deceased, water, electrical hazards associated with patient care equipment.
SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Proficiency with computers
Strong communication skills
SCHEDULED WEEKLY HOURS 40 hours
JOB TYPE Exempt (United States of America)
COMPANY SMG System Medical Group
ADDRESS 1 Medical Park Drive, Wheeling, 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 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 WVUHS 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.
Seniority Level Entry level
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Other
Industries Hospitals and Health Care
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Additional Job Description POSITION SUMMARY The Advanced Practice Professional (APP) has coordination and clinical skills required for the comprehensive management of orthopaedic trauma 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/follow‑up (as applicable). The APP participates in the education of residents and medical/nursing students.
PROVIDE HEALTHCARE SERVICES CONSISTENT WITH STATE LAW AND PHARMACY AUTHORITY Such service may include, but are not limited to:
Perform diagnostic and therapeutic procedures
Provide peri‑operative services
Coordinate discharge planning and follow‑up
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 registered nurse (RN) and advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) in West Virginia
American Heart Association BLS Certification required with additional Advanced Life Support training at the discretion of the department
APRNs requesting to be privileged as First Assists are required to complete RNFA certification
Eligible new graduates will be considered
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS FOR NURSE PRACTITIONER
Acute Care, Surgical, or Orthopaedic Trauma experience preferred
Master’s level degree in Physician Assistant preferred
Acute care, surgical, or orthopaedic trauma experience preferred
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS FOR PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT
Bachelor’s Degree as Physician Assistant, or Master’s Degree as Physician Assistant required
Graduate of an ARC‑PA approved Physician Assistant (PA) 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 Certification required with additional Advanced Life Support training at the discretion of the department
Master’s level degree as Physician Assistant preferred
Acute care, surgical or orthopaedic trauma experience preferred
CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Manages comprehensive and individualized care for orthopaedic trauma patients and their families in the emergency department, inpatient phase of hospitalization, immediately post‑discharge, and in the ambulatory setting.
Completes daily rounds and consults and/or pre‑procedure/evaluations (as applicable).
Orders additional tests or consults as deemed appropriate, following established clinical guidelines and protocols.
Participates in peri‑operative procedures, including first assisting in the operative suite.
Performs and communicates results of diagnostic tests following established clinical guidelines and scope of practice.
Consults and communicates with clinic and hospital staff regarding abnormal findings in the evaluation of patients.
Facilitates patient discharge by coordinating appropriate services and equipment prior to discharge and ensuring outpatient follow‑up appointments.
Develops comprehensive individualized plan of care, including teaching, peri‑operative planning, discharge planning, and referrals to other members of the health care team as necessary.
Identifies unstable or complex orthopaedic trauma patient care situations and facilitates appropriate intervention in the clinic and/or hospital setting.
Recognizes emergency situations and initiates effective emergency care.
Serves as a coordinator for follow‑up procedures and tests in the ambulatory setting (as applicable).
Assists in the collection of outcome measures (as applicable).
Demonstrates critical thinking and diagnostic reasoning skills in clinical decision‑making by evaluating and managing the individual needs of patients and families.
Demonstrates the ability to utilize equipment in a safe manner.
Bases decisions on relevant scientific principles, established standards of care, and/or research findings.
Utilizes teaching/learning theory and appropriate teaching strategies to educate nursing staff, hospital staff, students, patients, families, and the community.
Promotes an environment that facilitates learning by responding to appropriate 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 orthopaedic trauma patient.
Provides educational programs to professional and paraprofessional personnel in area of expertise.
Participates in community programs and distribution of literature as appropriate in area of expertise.
Documents plan of care, interventions, and evaluations in a clear and concise manner for every patient visit following approved hospital/UHA policies and compliance standards for documentation.
Collaborates with other leaders and staff to effectively achieve patient outcome‑based improvements in care.
Provides leadership in the development and implementation of changes in the orthopaedic trauma practice that positively impact patient outcomes.
Works collaboratively with medical and nursing staff to facilitate creative problem solving and provide professional support.
Participates in and initiates inter‑disciplinary approaches to patient care, program development and education; serves as a professional role model.
Promotes and practices innovation of the expanded role in the delivery of care to orthopaedic trauma patients and families throughout all settings.
Participates and provides leadership for committees and task forces.
Documents hours and submits billing reports, as appropriate.
Reviews and interprets orthopaedic trauma 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.
Participates in clinical trials and research studies with the Principal Investigator.
Assists orthopaedic trauma Faculty, Administrators and Directors in the collection of outcome measures.
Other duties/projects as assigned.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS 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 weighing 40+ pounds.
WORKING ENVIRONMENT Working closely with others; protracted or irregular hours; working around biohazards, infectious diseases, deceased, water, electrical hazards associated with patient care equipment.
SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Proficiency with computers
Strong communication skills
SCHEDULED WEEKLY HOURS 40 hours
JOB TYPE Exempt (United States of America)
COMPANY SMG System Medical Group
ADDRESS 1 Medical Park Drive, Wheeling, 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 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 WVUHS 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.
Seniority Level Entry level
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Other
Industries Hospitals and Health Care
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