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WVU Medicine lists this Advanced Practice Professional - Medical Oncology - Reynolds opportunity in glen dale, West Virginia. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Position Summary
The Advance Practice Professional (APP) is an individual with clinical and medical skills, specializing in the care of Hematology/Oncology (hem/onc) patients. The APP completes comprehensive patient health evaluations, including biological, social, and psychological assessments, considering co‑morbid conditions and overall disposition in collaboration with the appropriate clinical/faculty team. The APP assesses and coordinates the educational and psychosocial needs of patients and caretakers, develops and reviews the plan of care with the clinical team, participates in directing that care, and coordinates discharge planning or follow‑up as applicable. The APP participates in the education of residents and medical/nursing students and performs diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.
Minimum Qualifications – 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
Hematology/Oncology, acute care, or internal medicine experience preferred
Eligible new graduates will be considered
Preferred Qualifications – Nurse Practitioner
OCN or AOCN certification preferred
Minimum Qualifications – Physician Assistant
Bachelor’s Degree or Master’s degree as Physician Assistant required
Graduate of an ARC‑PA approved Physician Assistant 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
Hematology/Oncology, acute care, or internal medicine experience preferred
Eligible new graduates will be considered
Preferred Qualifications – Physician Assistant
Master’s level degree as Physician Assistant preferred
Core Duties and Responsibilities
Manages comprehensive and individualized care for patients and their families in the infusion center and in the ambulatory setting
Completes daily rounds; consults and/or conducts pre‑treatment or pre‑procedure evaluations in the infusion center as applicable
Participates in ambulatory clinics and inpatient care of patients
Completes integrated assessments and collaborative plans of care with hem/onc faculty or by following established clinical guidelines and protocols
Orders additional tests or consults as deemed appropriate and performs and communicates results of diagnostic tests following established guidelines and scope of practice
Consults and communicates with clinic and hospital staff regarding abnormal findings in patient evaluations
Documents comprehensive clinical evaluations and findings in the medical record
Facilitates patient discharge and/or follow‑up by ordering and coordinating appropriate services and tests prior to discharge
Performs necessary procedures following established clinical guidelines, protocols and scope of practice
Develops a comprehensive individualized plan of care for hem/onc patients, including acute management, teaching, discharge planning, and necessary referrals
Detects unstable or complex hem/onc patient care situations and facilitates appropriate intervention in the infusion center, clinic and/or hospital setting
Recognizes emergency situations and initiates effective emergency care
Evaluates hem/onc patients and directs follow‑up procedures and tests in the ambulatory setting as applicable
Assists in the collection of outcome measures and demonstrates critical thinking and diagnostic reasoning in clinical decision making
Utilizes equipment safely and applies evidence‑based principles and research findings to care
Provides teaching to nursing staff, hospital staff, students, patients, families and the community, employing appropriate learning theory and strategies
Evaluates effectiveness of patient/family teaching and collaborates with nursing and clinical staff to complete education plans
Maintains and updates own knowledge base throughout the year and completes all identified clinical competencies
Serves as a resource person for staff caring for hem/onc patients and provides educational programs to professional and paraprofessional personnel
Mentors nursing personnel at all levels of clinical practice and participates in community programs and distribution of literature as appropriate
Communicates effectively with patients/families, physicians, and ancillary services to assure coordinated efficient patient care
Documents the plan of care, interventions, and evaluations in a clear and concise manner for every patient visit in the medical record following approved policies and compliance standards
Collaborates with other leaders and staff to achieve patient outcome‑based improvements in care
Provides leadership in the development and implementation of changes in hem/onc practice that positively impact patient outcomes
Participates and initiates interdisciplinary approaches to patient care, program development and education; serves as a professional role model
Promotes and practices innovation in the expanded role in delivery of care to hem/onc patients and families across all settings
Participates and provides leadership for committees and task forces, documents hours, and submits billing reports as appropriate
Participates in the WVUH/UHA Performance Improvement Plan and applies information from performance improvement activities to change practice
Reviews and interprets hem/onc data from patient registries, clinical and financial reports, length of stay, access to care, and cost per case reports to recommend or implement changes as necessary
Participates in clinical trials and research studies with the Principal Investigator and assists faculty, administrators, and directors in collecting outcome measures
Adheres to the established performance expectations for UHA employees in areas of People, Service, Performance Improvement, and Shared Values & Culture
Other duties and projects as assigned
Oversees and provides comprehensive and individualized care for evaluating and managing patients in the infusion center within practice scope
Provides direct supervision of patients in the infusion center until the last patient receiving an infusion leaves the center
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
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
Scheduled Weekly Hours
40
Exempt/Non‑Exempt
Exempt
Shift
United States of America (Exempt)
Company
UHA University Health Associates
Cost Center
8065 UHA Cancer Medicine Hematology Oncology
Address
800 Wheeling Avenue, Glen Dale, 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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