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WVU Medicine

Academic health system

Advanced Practice Professional Medical Oncology

Advanced Practice ProvidersConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeMartinsburg, WV, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A graduate of a Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education-accredited nursing program with a Master's degree in Nursing is required for the Nurse Practitioner pathway.
  • National certification by a recognized Advanced Practice Registered Nurse certification center is required for the Nurse Practitioner pathway.
  • A license or eligibility for licensure as a professional Registered Nurse and Advanced Practice Registered Nurse in West Virginia is required for the Nurse Practitioner pathway.
  • American Heart Association Basic Life Support certification is required for both pathways; additional Advanced Life Support training may be required at the department's discretion.
  • A Bachelor's or Master's degree as a Physician Assistant and graduation from an Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant-approved training program are required for the Physician Assistant pathway.
  • Certification by the National Commission for Certification of Physician Assistants is required for the Physician Assistant pathway.
  • A license or eligibility for licensure by the West Virginia Board of Medicine or West Virginia Board of Osteopathic Medicine is required for the Physician Assistant pathway.
  • Eligible new graduates will be considered for either pathway.
  • The role requires the physical strength or stamina to lift, move, position, and carry patients, materials, and equipment weighing 40 pounds or more, as well as stooping, reaching, standing, and walking.
  • The work may involve protracted or irregular hours, close work with others, biohazards, infectious diseases, deceased persons, hands in water, and electrical hazards associated with patient-care equipment.
  • Proficiency with computers is required.

Responsibilities

  • Manage comprehensive, individualized care for patients and families in the infusion center and ambulatory setting.
  • Complete daily rounds, consultations, and applicable pre-treatment or pre-procedure evaluations in the infusion center; participate in ambulatory clinics and inpatient patient care.
  • Complete integrated assessments and concise, comprehensive clinical evaluations, and document findings in the medical record.
  • 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 and abnormal findings to clinic and hospital staff.
  • Facilitate patient discharge and follow-up by ordering or coordinating appropriate services and tests needed before discharge and for outpatient clinic appointments, as applicable.
  • Develop individualized plans of care for Hematology/Oncology patients, including acute management, education, discharge planning, and referrals to other healthcare team members as needed.
  • Provide care for patients across the age continuum appropriate to the employee's education and certification.
  • Identify unstable or complex Hematology/Oncology patient-care situations and facilitate appropriate intervention in the infusion center, clinic, or hospital setting; recognize emergencies 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 patient outcome measures, including with faculty, administrators, and directors.
  • Use critical thinking and diagnostic reasoning to identify, evaluate, and manage individual patient and family needs; base decisions and actions on relevant scientific principles, established standards of care, or research findings.
  • Use equipment safely and complete identified clinical competencies.
  • Teach nursing staff, hospital staff, students, patients, families, and the community using appropriate teaching and learning strategies; adapt to patient and family preferences, priorities, and readiness to learn; evaluate teaching effectiveness and collaborate with nursing and clinical staff on education plans.
  • Maintain and update clinical knowledge throughout the year and serve as a resource for staff caring for Hematology/Oncology patients.
  • Provide educational programs to professional and paraprofessional personnel in the area of expertise and mentor nursing personnel at all levels of clinical practice.
  • Participate in community programs and distribute relevant literature as appropriate to the area of expertise.
  • Communicate with patients, families, physicians, and ancillary services to support coordinated patient care.
  • Document each patient's plan of care, interventions, and evaluations in the medical record in accordance with approved hospital and University Health Associates policies and documentation standards.
  • Collaborate with leaders and staff to improve patient outcomes; provide leadership in developing and implementing Hematology/Oncology practice changes; work with medical and nursing staff on problem-solving and professional support.
  • Participate in interdisciplinary patient-care approaches, program development, and education, and serve as a professional role model.
  • Promote innovation in the expanded role delivering care to Hematology/Oncology patients and families in 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 performance-improvement findings to practice to improve patient care.
  • Review and interpret Hematology/Oncology 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 needed.
  • Participate in clinical trials and research studies with the Principal Investigator.
  • Adhere to established University Health Associates employee performance expectations for people, service, performance improvement, and shared values and culture.
  • Perform other duties and projects as assigned.
  • Oversee and provide comprehensive, individualized care when evaluating and managing patients in the infusion center within scope of practice.
  • Provide direct supervision of patients in the infusion center until the last patient receiving an infusion leaves.

Desired Qualifications

  • Hematology/Oncology, acute care, or internal medicine experience is preferred for either the Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant pathway.
  • Oncology Certified Nurse or Advanced Oncology Certified Nurse certification is preferred for the Nurse Practitioner pathway.
  • A Master's-level degree as a Physician Assistant is preferred for the Physician Assistant pathway.

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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