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WVU Medicine

Academic health system

Advanced Practice Professional - Vascular Surgery

Full-Time
No salary listed
Entry
Bachelor's, Master's
Parkersburg, WV, USA
In Person
Medical, Clinical & VeterinaryAdvanced Practice Providers

About the job

Requirements
  • Nurse Practitioner: Graduate of a Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education-accredited nursing program with a Master's degree in Nursing.
  • Nurse Practitioner: National certification by a recognized Advanced Practice Registered Nurse certification center.
  • Nurse Practitioner: Licensure or eligibility for licensure as a professional Registered Nurse and Advanced Practice Registered Nurse in West Virginia.
  • Nurse Practitioner: Advanced Practice Registered Nurses privileged as first assists in the operating room must complete Registered Nurse First Assistant certification.
  • Nurse Practitioner: American Heart Association Basic Life Support certification is required; additional Advanced Life Support training may be required at the department's discretion.
  • Physician Assistant: A Bachelor's or Master's degree as a Physician Assistant is required.
  • Physician Assistant: Graduation from an Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant-approved training program is required.
  • Physician Assistant: Certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants is required.
  • Physician Assistant: Must be licensed or eligible for licensure by the West Virginia Board of Medicine or West Virginia Board of Osteopathic Medicine.
  • Physician Assistant: American Heart Association Basic Life Support certification is required; additional Advanced Life Support training may be required at the department's discretion.
  • Provide healthcare services consistent with state law and the requirements of the professional licensing or certification authority and/or hospital privileges, where applicable.
  • Meet the physical demands of heavy/hard work, including lifting, moving, stooping, reaching, positioning, standing, walking, and carrying patients, materials, and equipment weighing 40 pounds or more.
  • Work in an environment that includes close work with others, protracted or irregular hours, biohazards, infectious diseases, the deceased, hands in water, and electrical hazards associated with patient-care equipment.
Responsibilities
  • Manage comprehensive and individualized care for vascular surgery patients and their families during inpatient hospitalization, immediately after discharge, and in ambulatory settings.
  • Complete daily rounds, consults, and pre-procedure evaluations.
  • Complete integrated assessments.
  • Participate in the perioperative management of vascular surgery patients, which may include first assisting in the operating suite.
  • In collaboration with vascular surgery faculty or by following established clinical guidelines and protocols, order additional tests or consultations as appropriate.
  • Perform diagnostic tests and communicate results in accordance with established clinical guidelines and scope of practice.
  • Consult and communicate with clinic and hospital staff about abnormal findings in patient evaluations.
  • Perform comprehensive clinical evaluations and document findings in the medical record.
  • Facilitate patient discharge by coordinating appropriate services and tests needed before discharge for outpatient clinic follow-up, as applicable.
  • Develop individualized plans of care for vascular surgery patients, including teaching, discharge planning, and referrals to other healthcare team members as needed.
  • Provide care for patients across the age continuum covered by the professional's education and certification.
  • Identify unstable or complex vascular surgery patient-care situations and facilitate appropriate intervention in clinic or hospital settings.
  • Recognize emergencies and initiate effective emergency care.
  • Evaluate vascular surgery patients and coordinate follow-up procedures and tests in ambulatory settings, 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.
  • Base decisions and actions on relevant scientific principles, established standards of care, and research findings.
  • Use teaching and learning theory and appropriate strategies to educate nursing staff, hospital staff, students, patients, families, and the community.
  • Promote a learning environment responsive to patient and family preferences, priorities, and readiness to learn.
  • Update professional knowledge throughout the year and complete all identified clinical competencies.
  • Serve as a resource for staff caring for vascular surgery patients.
  • Provide educational programs to professional and paraprofessional personnel in the area of expertise.
  • Participate in community programs and distribute literature, as appropriate to the area of expertise.
  • Document each patient's plan of care, interventions, and evaluations clearly and concisely in the medical record in accordance with approved hospital and University Health Associates policies and documentation standards.
  • Collaborate with leaders and staff to achieve patient-outcome-based improvements in care.
  • Lead development and implementation of changes in vascular surgery practice that positively affect 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.
  • Promote and practice innovation in the expanded role delivering care to vascular surgery patients and families during inpatient hospitalization and in ambulatory settings.
  • Participate in and provide leadership for committees and task forces.
  • Document hours and submit billing reports, as appropriate.
  • Review and interpret vascular surgery data, including patient registries, clinical and financial reports, 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 vascular surgery faculty, administrators, and directors in collecting outcome measures.
  • Perform other duties and projects as assigned.
Desired Qualifications
  • Nurse Practitioner: Vascular surgery or acute care experience is preferred.
  • Eligible new graduates will be considered for the Nurse Practitioner role.
  • Nurse Practitioner: Acute Care Nurse Practitioners are preferred, but Family Nurse Practitioners will also be considered.
  • Physician Assistant: Vascular surgery or acute care experience is preferred.
  • Eligible new graduates will be considered for the Physician Assistant role.
  • Physician Assistant: A Master's degree as a Physician Assistant is preferred.

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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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