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WVU Medicine

Academic health system

Advanced Practice Professional - Medical Oncology

Advanced Practice ProvidersPosted on Nov 13
Full-timeElkins, WV, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • Nurse practitioners must graduate from a CCNE-accredited nursing program with a Master’s Degree in Nursing.
  • Nurse practitioners must hold national certification from a recognized APRN certification center.
  • Nurse practitioners must hold or be eligible for licensure as a professional Registered Nurse and Advanced Practice Registered Nurse in West Virginia.
  • American Heart Association BLS Certification is required; additional Advanced Life Support training may be required at the department’s discretion.
  • Physician assistants must have a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree as a Physician Assistant and graduate from an ARC-PA-approved Physician Assistant training program.
  • Physician assistants must be certified by the National Commission for Certification of Physician Assistants.
  • Physician assistants must be licensed or eligible for licensure by the West Virginia Board of Medicine or the West Virginia Board of Osteopathic Medicine.
  • American Heart Association BLS Certification is required; additional Advanced Life Support training may be required at the department’s discretion.
  • Candidates must provide healthcare services consistent with state law and applicable professional licensing, certification, and hospital privilege requirements.
  • The role requires the ability to perform heavy work, including lifting, moving, stooping, reaching, positioning patients, standing, walking, and carrying patients, materials, and equipment weighing 40 pounds or more.
  • The work involves close interaction with others, protracted or irregular hours, biohazards, infectious diseases, the deceased, hands in water, and electrical hazards associated with patient care equipment.
  • Proficiency with computers is required.

Responsibilities

  • Provide comprehensive, individualized care for hematology/oncology patients and their families in infusion-center and ambulatory settings.
  • Complete daily rounds, consultations, pre-treatment or pre-procedure evaluations in the infusion center, participate in ambulatory clinics, and participate in inpatient patient care.
  • Complete integrated assessments and comprehensive clinical evaluations, document findings in the medical record, and communicate evaluation results.
  • In collaboration with hematology/oncology faculty or under established clinical guidelines and protocols, order additional tests or consultations as appropriate.
  • Perform diagnostic tests and procedures within established clinical guidelines and scope of practice, and communicate test results.
  • Consult and communicate with clinic and hospital staff about abnormal patient findings.
  • Facilitate patient discharge and follow-up by ordering and coordinating appropriate services and tests before discharge from the infusion center, as needed for outpatient clinic follow-up.
  • Develop individualized plans of care for hematology/oncology patients, including acute management, teaching, discharge planning, and referrals to other healthcare team members.
  • Provide care for patients across the age continuum appropriate to the employee’s education and certification.
  • Participate in physician rounds, as applicable.
  • Identify unstable or complex hematology/oncology situations and facilitate appropriate intervention in the infusion center, clinic, or hospital setting.
  • Recognize emergency situations and initiate effective emergency care.
  • Evaluate hematology/oncology patients and direct follow-up procedures and tests in the ambulatory setting, as applicable.
  • Assist in collecting outcome measures, as applicable.
  • Use critical thinking and diagnostic reasoning to identify, evaluate, and manage the individual needs of patients and families.
  • Use equipment safely and base decisions and actions on relevant scientific principles, standards of care, and research findings.
  • Educate nursing staff, hospital staff, students, patients, families, and the community using appropriate teaching and learning strategies.
  • Promote an environment that responds to patient and family preferences, priorities, and readiness to learn; evaluate teaching effectiveness and collaborate with nursing and clinical staff to complete education plans.
  • Maintain current knowledge and complete all identified clinical competencies.
  • Serve as a resource for staff caring for hematology/oncology 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 literature, as appropriate.
  • Communicate with patients, families, physicians, and ancillary services to ensure coordinated and efficient patient care.
  • Document plans of care, interventions, and evaluations in each patient’s medical record in accordance with approved hospital and UHA policies and documentation standards.
  • Collaborate with leaders and staff on patient outcome-based improvements in care.
  • Lead development and implementation of changes in hematology/oncology practice to improve patient outcomes.
  • Work collaboratively with medical and nursing staff to solve problems and provide professional support.
  • Participate in and initiate interdisciplinary approaches to patient care, program development, and education, and serve as a professional role model.
  • Support innovation in expanded clinical practice for hematology/oncology patients and families in the infusion center, 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 hematology/oncology data from patient registries, clinical and financial reports, length of stay, access to care, and cost-per-case reports, and recommend or implement changes as appropriate.
  • Participate in clinical trials and research studies with the Principal Investigator.
  • Assist faculty, administrators, and directors with collecting outcome measures.
  • Oversee and provide comprehensive, individualized care for evaluating and managing patients in the infusion center within the scope of practice.
  • Provide direct supervision of patients in the infusion center until the last patient receiving an infusion leaves.
  • Perform other assigned duties and projects.

Desired Qualifications

  • Hematology/oncology, acute care, or internal medicine experience is preferred for nurse practitioners and physician assistants.
  • OCN or AOCN certification is preferred.
  • A Master’s-level degree as a Physician Assistant is preferred.

About the Company

WVU Medicine

Academic health system

WVUMedicine is an academic health system serving West Virginia and the surrounding region. The system operates hospitals, clinics, specialty programs, emergency care, research, and medical education through an integrated network. It serves patients, families, referring clinicians, students, researchers, and regional communities. Its operating model centers on clinical care, hospital operations, ambulatory services, education, research, and shared system support. Teams work across nursing, physicians, allied health, research, technology, facilities, administration, and patient services. Work depends on coordination among clinical, operational, technical, and support teams across its care settings and communities.

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