APP - Ob/Gyn (Outpatient)

WVU Medicine•Elkins, WV

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Advanced Practice Professional (APP) provides high-quality, patient-centered care to OB/Gyn patients as part of an interdisciplinary healthcare team. The APP assesses, diagnoses, treats, and manages patients within their scope of practice and specialty, delivering evidence-based care while supporting positive outcomes and professional, regulatory, clinical, educational, and operational standards. The position covers the Elkins Corridor and provides care in the ambulatory setting, coordinating with OB/Gyn faculty and other clinical team members. The APP performs comprehensive biological, social, and psychological evaluations; considers comorbidities and overall patient disposition; identifies educational and psychosocial needs; and develops and reviews individualized plans of care. The role includes diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, patient and staff education, coordination of follow-up and discharge planning as applicable, and participation in resident and student education. Services must comply with state law, licensing or certification requirements, and hospital privileges where applicable. Candidates may qualify as either a nurse practitioner or a physician assistant. New graduates may be considered. The role is scheduled for 40 hours per week. The work involves close collaboration with others, potentially protracted or irregular hours, exposure to biohazards and infectious diseases, and physical work that can require lifting, moving, positioning, or carrying patients, materials, and equipment weighing 40 pounds or more.

Requirements

Nurse practitioner pathway: graduate of a CCNE-accredited nursing program with a Master’s Degree in Nursing.
Nurse practitioner pathway: national certification by a recognized APRN certification center.
Nurse practitioner pathway: licensure or eligibility for licensure as a professional Registered Nurse and Advanced Practice Registered Nurse in West Virginia.
Physician assistant pathway: Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree as a Physician Assistant.
Physician assistant pathway: graduation from an ARC-PA-approved Physician Assistant training program.
Physician assistant pathway: certification by the National Commission for Certification of Physician Assistants.
Physician assistant pathway: licensure or eligibility for licensure by the WV Board of Medicine.
BLS certification; additional Advanced Life Support training may be required at the department’s discretion.
ACLS may be required at the department’s discretion.
Eligible and talented new graduates will be considered.
Proficiency with computers.
Strong communication skills.
Ability to meet the physical demands described for the role, including lifting, moving, stooping, reaching, positioning, standing, walking, and carrying patients, materials, or equipment weighing 40 pounds or more.

Nice To Haves

Nurse practitioner pathway: WHNP certification preferred.
OB/Gyn or acute care experience preferred for either pathway.
Physician assistant pathway: Master’s-level degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Cover the Elkins Corridor.
Manage comprehensive, individualized care for OB/Gyn patients and their families in the ambulatory setting.
Complete pre-procedure evaluations and integrated assessments.
Order additional tests or consultations in collaboration with OB/Gyn faculty or according to established clinical guidelines and protocols.
Perform diagnostic tests and communicate results in accordance with clinical guidelines and scope of practice.
Consult and communicate with clinic and hospital staff about abnormal evaluation findings.
Conduct concise, comprehensive clinical evaluations and document findings in the medical record.
Facilitate services and tests required for outpatient follow-up appointments, as applicable.
Perform procedures in accordance with established clinical guidelines, protocols, and scope of practice.
Develop individualized plans of care that include teaching, discharge planning, and referrals to other healthcare team members as needed.
Participate in physician rounds, as applicable.
Identify unstable or complex OB/Gyn situations and facilitate appropriate intervention in clinic or hospital settings.
Recognize emergencies and initiate effective emergency care.
Evaluate OB/Gyn patients and coordinate follow-up procedures and tests in the ambulatory setting, as applicable.
Assist with collecting outcome measures, as applicable.
Use critical thinking and diagnostic reasoning to identify, evaluate, and manage the needs of MFM patients and families.
Use equipment safely and base decisions on scientific principles, standards of care, and research findings.
Educate nursing and hospital staff, students, patients, families, and the community using appropriate teaching strategies; assess learning needs and evaluate the effectiveness of patient and family education.
Maintain and update clinical knowledge and complete identified clinical competencies.
Serve as a resource for staff caring for OB/Gyn patients and provide educational programs to professional and paraprofessional personnel in the area of expertise.
Mentor nursing personnel at all levels of clinical practice.
Participate in community programs and distribute relevant educational literature, as appropriate.
Communicate effectively with patients, families, physicians, and ancillary services to coordinate efficient care.
Document plans of care, interventions, and evaluations in patient records according to hospital/UHA policies and compliance standards.
Collaborate with leaders and staff on patient-outcome improvements and lead development and implementation of changes in OB/Gyn practice that improve outcomes.
Work collaboratively with medical and nursing staff to solve problems and provide professional support; participate in interdisciplinary care, program development, and education, and serve as a professional role model.
Promote innovation in the expanded role of care delivery for OB/Gyn patients and families in inpatient and ambulatory settings.
Participate in and provide leadership for committees and task forces.
Document hours and submit billing reports, as appropriate.
Participate in the WVUH/UHA Performance Improvement Plan and apply findings to improve patient care.
Review and interpret OB/Gyn data, including registry, clinical, financial, length-of-stay, access-to-care, and cost-per-case reports, and recommend or implement changes as necessary.
Participate in clinical trials and research studies with the Principal Investigator.
Assist faculty, administrators, and directors in collecting outcome measures.