WVU Medicine-posted 3 months ago
Full-time
5,001-10,000 employees

The Advanced Practice Professional (APP) has coordination and clinical skills required for the comprehensive management of Otolaryngology/Trauma patients, including biological, social and psychological assessments. This position includes treatment of both adult and pediatric Otolaryngology/Trauma patients. The APP coordinates involvement of medical 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 and coordinates discharge planning (as applicable). The APP participates in the education of residents and medical/APP/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.

  • Manages comprehensive and individualized care for Otolaryngology/Trauma patients and their families in the ambulatory setting; emergency room presentations and hospitalization/immediate post discharge (as applicable).
  • Completes daily rounds; consults; peri-operative duties (including but not limited to first assisting in the operative suite); peri-procedural, general and/or acute evaluations, both in the inpatient and ambulatory settings.
  • Completes integrated assessments.
  • With the collaboration of Otolaryngology faculty or by following established clinical Guidelines and Protocols, orders additional tests or consults as deemed appropriate.
  • 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 evaluations of patients.
  • Performs succinct comprehensive clinical evaluations and documents findings in medical record.
  • Facilitates patient care by coordinating appropriate services and tests necessary for outpatient follow-up appointments in the clinic (as applicable).
  • Develops a comprehensive individualized plan of care for Otolaryngology/Trauma patients, which includes procedures (both inpatient and ambulatory), teaching, peri-operative/peri-procedural management, discharge planning, ambulatory management and necessary referral to other members of the health care team as necessary.
  • Demonstrates expertise in caring for patients across the age continuum of their educational experience and certification.
  • Identifies unstable or complex Otolaryngology/Trauma patient care situations and facilitates appropriate intervention in the clinic and/or hospital setting.
  • Recognizes emergency situations and initiates effective emergency care.
  • Evaluates Otolaryngology/Trauma patients and serves as a provider of patient care in the ambulatory setting, Ruby and Children’s Hospital.
  • Assists in the collection of outcome measures (as applicable).
  • Demonstrates critical thinking and diagnostic reasoning skills in clinical decision making by the identification, evaluation and management of the individual needs of patients/families.
  • Demonstrates the ability to utilize equipment in a safe manner.
  • Bases decisions made/actions taken on the relevant scientific principles, established standards of care and/or research findings.
  • Utilizes teaching/learning theory and appropriate teaching strategies in the provision of education to 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 Otolaryngology/Trauma patient.
  • Provides educational programs to professional and paraprofessional personnel in area of expertise.
  • Participates in community programs, distribution of literature, as appropriate in area of expertise.
  • 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.
  • Collaborates with other leaders and staff to effectively achieve patient outcome based improvements in care.
  • Provides leadership in the development and implantation of changes in the Otolaryngology/Trauma practice that positively impact patient outcomes.
  • Works collaboratively with medical and nursing staff to facilitate creative problem solving and provide professional support.
  • Participates 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 Otolaryngology/Trauma patients and families throughout the inpatient hospitalization, and the ambulatory setting.
  • Participates and provides leadership for committees and task forces.
  • Documents hours and submits billing reports, as appropriate.
  • Reviews and interprets Otolaryngology/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 Otolaryngology Faculty, Administrators and Directors in the collection of outcome measures.
  • Graduate of a CCNE accredited APRN program with 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.
  • Successful completion of AORN accredited RNFA program for surgical first assist.
  • AHA sponsored BLS Certification required.
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) at the discretion of the department.
  • Bachelor’s Degree or Master’s Degree as Physician Assistant.
  • 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.
  • Otolaryngology experience preferred.
  • Master’s level degree as Physician Assistant preferred.
  • Equal Opportunity Employer
  • Complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws.
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