APP Lead Pulmonary, Critical Care, Sleep

WVU Medicine

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Advanced Practice Professional (APP) will continue with the core duties and responsibilities as outlined in the job description as an APP within the Department of Medicine, Section of Pulmonary, Critical Care, Sleep Medicine. In addition, this candidate will provide a leadership role within the Section of Pulmonary, Critical Care, Sleep Medicine. Coordinates the clinical aspects related to Pulmonary, Critical Care, Sleep Medicine including education, advancement of skills and maintenance of the APP scope of practice. Provide healthcare services consistent with state law and the requirements of the professional licensing or certification authority and/or hospital privileges, where applicable. Such service may include but are not limited to.

Requirements

Graduate of a CCNE accredited nursing 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.
American Heart Association BLS Certification required with additional Advanced Life Support training at the discretion of the department.
Must have at least three years of experience in Pulmonary, Critical Care, Sleep Medicine/or as an APP (at the discretion of the department).
Bachelor’s Degree or Master’s Degree as a 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.
Proficiency with computers.
Strong communication skills.

Nice To Haves

ACNPs or FNPs preferred.
Master’s Degree as Physician Assistant preferred.

Responsibilities

Manages pulmonary, critical care, sleep medicine inpatient and outpatient APP personnel including those based in outreach sites, such as Ruby, FRMC and other sites as assigned, to ensure the availability of an appropriately credentialed, clinically competent, and well-developed cohesive work force to meet patient Caree needs. Navigates credentialing/privileging and facility directives at these sites to assure adherence to local policies.
Functions as a staff role model by promoting cooperative problem solving, positive progressive discipline, individual and group goal orientation, appropriate delegation of section duties/activities and the building of the esprit de corps through individual coaching and counseling, regular attendance at meetings, assisting with annual performance appraisals, and actively participates in the activities of the section.
Assists in the development and implementation of ongoing educational programs for professional and support staff that include new employee orientation, in-service continuing education, procedural training, and new equipment and/or systems training which enable the staff to perform based on current policy/procedures and state-of-the-art practices.
Manages the inpatient and outpatient APPs to ensure adequate APP coverage in the inpatient and outpatient settings.
Maintains effective communication with Medical Staff, patients, staff, and other departments as necessary to assure identification of problems and provide problem resolution in support of the hospital’s mission of quality Caree delivery.
Communicates effectively with APPs, physicians, nurses and other personnel in problem identification and resolution in a timely manner.
Works in conjunction with the Inpatient and Outpatient Chief APP, Division Manager, Division Chief of Pulmonary, Critical Care, Sleep Medicine and Chair of Medicine to disseminate necessary information to others by written and/or verbal means.
Works in conjunction with the leadership staff, APPs, and physicians in identifying areas of opportunity for improved efficiency and improvement in quality Caree delivery utilizing the Performance Improvement process.
Communicates employee concerns to the appropriate personnel, as applicable.
Plans, organizes, implements, and evaluates the delivery of Caree in accordance with Standards of Practice and Standards of Caree.
Collaborates with medical staff of assigned facilities to ensure that APP Caree is consistent with local and regional medical staff procedures.
Facilitates the professional development of personnel. Oversees and participates in the orientation, training, and continuing education of the staff (departmental and interdepartmental) and other health related personnel.
Assists the Division Chief, Division Manager, and Chief Inpatient and Outpatient APP with hiring of APP vacancies within the Department of Medicine in the section of Hospital Medicine. Assists in evaluation of new employees.
Assures continuous personal and professional growth through attendance of workshops, seminars, giving in-services, and monitoring staff orientation plans as applicable.
Identifies current and anticipates future section and departmental educational needs. Collaborates with division leadership and staff in the development of departmental education plan, including evaluation of the process and outcome, and facilitation of staff participation.
Improves and maintains personal management skills by participating in self-development activities such as seminars, workshops, classes, and literature review.
Participates in research and/or quality initiatives.
Other duties may be assigned by the Division Leadership and/or Chair of Medicine.