West Virginia University Medical Corporation dba University Health Associates
ADVANCED PRACTICE PROFESSIONALS | Cardiology | Electrophysiology | Wheeling Hosp
West Virginia University Medical Corporation dba University Health Associates, Wheeling, West Virginia, United States, 26003
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OVERVIEW 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. It includes five institutes and provides 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.
POSITION DESCRIPTION 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) coordinates and applies clinical skills required for comprehensive management of cardiology/electrophysiology patients, including biological, social, and psychological assessments. The APP coordinates involvement of medical/surgical specialty teams, reviews care plans with the clinical team, participates in directing that care, performs diagnostic/therapeutic procedures, peri‑operative services, and coordinates discharge planning. The APP also participates in education of residents and medical/nursing students, and provides healthcare services consistent with state law and professional licensing or certification authority and hospital privileges, where applicable.
QUALIFICATIONS 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
American Heart Association BLS Certification required with additional Advanced Life Support training at the discretion of the department
EXPERIENCE
Cardiology/electrophysiology or acute care experience preferred.
Eligible new graduates will be considered.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
AGACNP certification preferred. FNPs will be considered.
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.
EXPERIENCE
Cardiology/electrophysiology or acute care experience preferred.
Eligible new graduates will be considered.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Master's level degree as Physician Assistant preferred.
CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
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.
Completes daily rounds; consults and/or pre-procedure/evaluations.
Participates in electrophysiology conduction studies including but not limited to management/monitoring of implantable devices.
Completes integrated assessments.
Orders additional tests or consults as deemed appropriate following clinical guidelines and protocols.
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 patient evaluations.
Performs comprehensive clinical evaluations and documents findings in the medical record.
Develops a comprehensive individualized plan of care, including teaching, discharge planning, and monitoring of implantable devices and referrals.
Provides expertise across the age continuum of patient educational experiences and certification.
Identifies unstable or complex patient situations and facilitates appropriate intervention.
Recognizes emergency situations and initiates effective emergency care.
Serves as a coordinator for follow‑up procedures and tests in the ambulatory setting.
Assists in the collection of outcome measures.
Demonstrates critical thinking and diagnostic reasoning in clinical decision making.
Utilizes equipment safely.
Bases decisions on scientific principles, established standards of care, and research findings.
Applies teaching/learning theory and strategies to educate staff, students, patients, families, and the community.
Promotes a learning environment responsive to patient/family preferences.
Updates own knowledge base throughout the year.
Completes all identified clinical competencies.
Serves as a resource person for staff caring for cardiology/electrophysiology patients.
Provides educational programs to professional and paraprofessional personnel.
Participates in community programs and literature distribution.
Documents the plan of care clearly and concisely in the medical record.
Collaborates with leaders and staff to achieve patient outcome‑based improvements in care.
Provides leadership in developing and implementing changes that positively impact patient outcomes.
Works collaboratively with medical and nursing staff for creative problem solving.
Participates and initiates inter‑disciplinary approaches to patient care, program development, and education; serves as a role model.
Promotes innovation of the expanded role in patient care delivery.
Provides leadership for committees and task forces.
Documents hours and submits billing reports.
Reviews and interprets cardiology/electrophysiology data to recommend changes.
Participates in clinical trials and research studies with the Principal Investigator.
Assists faculty and administrators in collecting outcome measures.
Other duties/projects as assigned.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Heavy/Hard Work: lifting, moving, stooping, reaching, positioning patients, standing, walking, and carrying patients, materials, and equipment up to 40+ pounds.
Working closely with others.
Protracted or irregular hours.
Working around biohazards.
Working around infectious diseases.
Working with or near the deceased.
Working with hands in water.
Electrical hazards associated with patient care equipment.
SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Proficiency with computers.
Strong communication skills.
Date Reviewed/Revised: February 21, 2024
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40 Shift: Exempt/Non-Exempt:
United States of America (Exempt) Company:
UHA University Health Associates Cost Center:
7929 UHA HVI Wheeling Hospital Address:
1 Medical Park Drive Wheeling 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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OVERVIEW 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. It includes five institutes and provides 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.
POSITION DESCRIPTION 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) coordinates and applies clinical skills required for comprehensive management of cardiology/electrophysiology patients, including biological, social, and psychological assessments. The APP coordinates involvement of medical/surgical specialty teams, reviews care plans with the clinical team, participates in directing that care, performs diagnostic/therapeutic procedures, peri‑operative services, and coordinates discharge planning. The APP also participates in education of residents and medical/nursing students, and provides healthcare services consistent with state law and professional licensing or certification authority and hospital privileges, where applicable.
QUALIFICATIONS 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
American Heart Association BLS Certification required with additional Advanced Life Support training at the discretion of the department
EXPERIENCE
Cardiology/electrophysiology or acute care experience preferred.
Eligible new graduates will be considered.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
AGACNP certification preferred. FNPs will be considered.
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.
EXPERIENCE
Cardiology/electrophysiology or acute care experience preferred.
Eligible new graduates will be considered.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Master's level degree as Physician Assistant preferred.
CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
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.
Completes daily rounds; consults and/or pre-procedure/evaluations.
Participates in electrophysiology conduction studies including but not limited to management/monitoring of implantable devices.
Completes integrated assessments.
Orders additional tests or consults as deemed appropriate following clinical guidelines and protocols.
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 patient evaluations.
Performs comprehensive clinical evaluations and documents findings in the medical record.
Develops a comprehensive individualized plan of care, including teaching, discharge planning, and monitoring of implantable devices and referrals.
Provides expertise across the age continuum of patient educational experiences and certification.
Identifies unstable or complex patient situations and facilitates appropriate intervention.
Recognizes emergency situations and initiates effective emergency care.
Serves as a coordinator for follow‑up procedures and tests in the ambulatory setting.
Assists in the collection of outcome measures.
Demonstrates critical thinking and diagnostic reasoning in clinical decision making.
Utilizes equipment safely.
Bases decisions on scientific principles, established standards of care, and research findings.
Applies teaching/learning theory and strategies to educate staff, students, patients, families, and the community.
Promotes a learning environment responsive to patient/family preferences.
Updates own knowledge base throughout the year.
Completes all identified clinical competencies.
Serves as a resource person for staff caring for cardiology/electrophysiology patients.
Provides educational programs to professional and paraprofessional personnel.
Participates in community programs and literature distribution.
Documents the plan of care clearly and concisely in the medical record.
Collaborates with leaders and staff to achieve patient outcome‑based improvements in care.
Provides leadership in developing and implementing changes that positively impact patient outcomes.
Works collaboratively with medical and nursing staff for creative problem solving.
Participates and initiates inter‑disciplinary approaches to patient care, program development, and education; serves as a role model.
Promotes innovation of the expanded role in patient care delivery.
Provides leadership for committees and task forces.
Documents hours and submits billing reports.
Reviews and interprets cardiology/electrophysiology data to recommend changes.
Participates in clinical trials and research studies with the Principal Investigator.
Assists faculty and administrators in collecting outcome measures.
Other duties/projects as assigned.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Heavy/Hard Work: lifting, moving, stooping, reaching, positioning patients, standing, walking, and carrying patients, materials, and equipment up to 40+ pounds.
Working closely with others.
Protracted or irregular hours.
Working around biohazards.
Working around infectious diseases.
Working with or near the deceased.
Working with hands in water.
Electrical hazards associated with patient care equipment.
SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Proficiency with computers.
Strong communication skills.
Date Reviewed/Revised: February 21, 2024
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40 Shift: Exempt/Non-Exempt:
United States of America (Exempt) Company:
UHA University Health Associates Cost Center:
7929 UHA HVI Wheeling Hospital Address:
1 Medical Park Drive Wheeling 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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