WVU Medicine

Academic health system

Advanced Practice Professional - Neonatal Intensive Care Unit

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Full-timeMorgantown, WV, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

National Certification Corporation certification as a Neonatal Nurse Practitioner, Acute Care Pediatric Nurse Practitioner, Primary Care Pediatric Nurse Practitioner, or Family Nurse Practitioner.
A current Registered Nurse license issued by the state where services will be provided, or a current multi-state Registered Nurse license through the enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact.
An Advanced Practice Registered Nurse license issued by the state where services are rendered.
Neonatal Resuscitation Program certification within 30 days of hire.
Basic Life Support certification, completed as established by the department.
For the nurse practitioner role, graduation from a Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education-accredited nursing program with a Master’s degree in Nursing or an approved equivalent; national certification by a recognized Advanced Practice Registered Nurse certification center; and licensure or eligibility for licensure as a Registered Nurse and Advanced Practice Registered Nurse in West Virginia.
For the nurse practitioner role, American Heart Association Neonatal Basic Life Support certification, with additional Advanced Life Support training at the department’s discretion, including Pediatric Advanced Life Support and/or Neonatal Resuscitation Program certification.
For the physician assistant role, 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.
For the physician assistant role, certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants and licensure or eligibility for licensure by the West Virginia Board of Medicine or West Virginia Board of Osteopathic Medicine.
For the physician assistant role, American Heart Association Neonatal Basic Life Support certification, with additional Advanced Life Support training at the department’s discretion, including Pediatric Advanced Life Support and/or Neonatal Resuscitation Program certification.
Ability to provide healthcare services consistent with state law and the requirements of the applicable professional licensing or certification authority and hospital privileges.
Ability to perform the physical demands of the role, including lifting, moving, stooping, reaching, standing, walking, and carrying materials and equipment weighing 40 pounds or more, using patient handling aids as indicated.
Visual acuity and hearing within the normal range.
Ability to work variable, extended, and/or irregular hours based on patient care and operational needs.
Ability to work in close contact with patients, families, and healthcare team members in a high-acuity clinical environment, with exposure to biohazardous materials, infectious diseases, clinical substances, patient care equipment hazards, and occasionally deceased patients.
Effective communication and interdisciplinary collaboration, critical thinking and sound clinical decision-making, and strong organizational, time-management, and documentation skills.
Proficiency with computers.

Responsibilities

Provide comprehensive, individualized care to neonatal patients and families in the inpatient setting.
Perform clinical assessments and daily management, including rounds, consultations, pre-procedure evaluations, identifying changes in condition, and developing differential diagnoses and treatment plans.
Order, perform, and interpret diagnostic tests and procedures within established clinical guidelines, protocols, and scope of practice, in collaboration with neonatal faculty and the interdisciplinary team as appropriate.
Develop, implement, and document individualized plans of care, including treatment, monitoring, discharge planning, follow-up needs, referrals, and patient and family education.
Recognize and respond to urgent, unstable, or complex clinical situations, and initiate timely intervention and emergency care when indicated.
Communicate and collaborate with patients, families, physicians, nursing staff, learners, and ancillary departments to ensure coordinated, efficient, and high-quality care.
Document clinical evaluations, plans of care, interventions, and outcomes in the medical record in accordance with hospital, practice, and compliance standards.
Educate, mentor, and serve as a clinical resource for staff, students, and learners, and provide education to patients, families, and healthcare team members.
Participate in quality improvement, outcome measurement, research, and performance improvement activities, and apply findings to improve clinical practice and patient outcomes.
Support program development, practice improvement, and interdisciplinary initiatives, including committees, task forces, and professional activities that advance neonatal care.
Maintain clinical competence and professional knowledge, complete required competencies, and use equipment and resources safely and appropriately.
Complete billing, reporting, and other assigned duties in accordance with organizational requirements.
Complete comprehensive patient health evaluations, including biological, social, and psychological assessments, considering comorbid conditions and overall disposition in collaboration with the clinical and faculty team.
Assess and coordinate the educational and psychosocial needs of patients and caretakers; develop and review plans of care with the clinical team, participate in directing care, and educate staff and student learners.
Participate in the education of residents and medical and nursing students, and perform diagnostic and therapeutic procedures within scope of practice.
Manage comprehensive and individualized inpatient care for patients and families; complete daily rounds, consultations, pre-procedure evaluations, and integrated assessments.
Order additional tests or consultations in collaboration with neonatal faculty or according to established clinical guidelines and protocols; perform diagnostic tests and communicate results within clinical guidelines and scope of practice.
Consult and communicate with hospital staff regarding abnormal findings; complete and document comprehensive clinical evaluations in medical records.
Facilitate patient discharge and follow-up by coordinating appropriate services and tests needed for outpatient follow-up appointments, as applicable.
Perform necessary procedures following established clinical guidelines, protocols, and scope of practice; develop individualized neonatal care plans that include teaching, discharge planning, and referrals.
Care for patients across the age continuum appropriate to the practitioner’s education and certification; participate in physician and interdisciplinary team rounds as applicable.
Participate in flight or ground transport teams as assigned, caring for neonates en route to the hospital for neonatal critical care.
Identify unstable or complex neonatal patient-care situations and facilitate appropriate intervention; recognize emergencies and initiate effective emergency care.
Coordinate student medical and nursing education regarding patient management, procedures, and interpretation of diagnostic studies; assist with collection of outcome measures.
Use critical thinking and diagnostic reasoning to identify, evaluate, and manage individual patient and family needs; base decisions on scientific principles, 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; evaluate the effectiveness of patient and family teaching and collaborate on education plans.
Promote learning by responding to patient and family preferences, patient-management priorities, and learning benchmarks; maintain knowledge and complete clinical competencies.
Serve as a resource for staff and student learners caring for neonatal patients; provide educational programs to professional and paraprofessional personnel; mentor nursing personnel and medical, nursing, and student learners.
Participate in community programs and distribute relevant literature as appropriate.
Communicate with patients, families, physicians, interdisciplinary team members, learners, and ancillary services to ensure coordinated patient care.
Document plans of care, interventions, and evaluations in patient medical records according to approved hospital and University Health Associates policies and compliance standards.
Collaborate with leaders and staff to improve patient outcomes; lead development and implementation of neonatal practice changes that positively affect outcomes.
Work collaboratively with medical and nursing staff to solve problems and provide professional support; participate in interdisciplinary patient-care, program-development, and education initiatives and serve as a professional role model.
Promote innovation in the expanded role of delivering care to neonatal patients and families during inpatient hospitalization and in ambulatory settings; provide leadership for education, committees, and task forces.
Document hours and submit billing reports as appropriate; participate in University Health Associates performance improvement activities, apply findings to improve care, and review neonatal data from patient registries and clinical and financial reports to recommend or implement changes.
Participate in clinical trials and research studies with the principal investigator, and assist faculty, administrators, and directors with collecting outcome measures.
Adhere to established employee performance expectations and complete other assigned duties and projects.

Desired Qualifications

Neonatal intensive care unit, acute care, or pediatric experience.
Eligible new graduates will be considered.
Neonatal Resuscitation Program certification.
For the physician assistant role, a Master’s-level Physician Assistant degree.
Neonatal Nurse Practitioner or Acute Care Pediatric Nurse Practitioner certification.

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The Advanced Practice Professional (APP) provides high-quality, patient-centered care as a member of the interdisciplinary healthcare team. Working collaboratively with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals, the APP assesses, diagnoses, treats, and manages patients within their scope of practice and area of specialty. The APP is responsible for delivering evidence-based care, promoting positive patient outcomes, maintaining professional and regulatory standards, and supporting the clinical, educational, and operational goals of the department and organization.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:
1.   National Certification Corporation (NCC) certification as a Neonatal Nurse Practitioner (NNP), Acute Care Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (ACPNP), Primary Care Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (PCPNP), or Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP).
2.   Current Registered Nurse license issued by the state in which services will be provided or current multi-state Registered Nurse license through the enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC).
3.   APRN issued by state in which services are being rendered
4.   Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification within 30 days of hire.

To be completed as established by department: (Administered at Department level):
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
EXPERIENCE:
1. Neonatal ICU, acute care or pediatric experience

CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The statements described here are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be constructed as an all-inclusive list of all responsibilities and duties. Other duties may be assigned.
1.   Provide comprehensive, individualized care to neonatal patients and families across the inpatient setting, settings as applicable.
2.   Perform clinical assessments and daily management, including rounds, consults, pre-procedure evaluations, identification of changes in condition, and development of differential diagnoses and treatment plans.
3.   Order, perform, and interpret diagnostic tests and procedures within established clinical guidelines, protocols, and scope of practice, in collaboration with neonatal faculty and the interdisciplinary team as appropriate.
4.   Develop, implement, and document individualized plans of care, including treatment, monitoring, discharge planning, follow-up needs, referrals, and patient/family education.
5.   Recognize and respond to urgent, unstable, or complex clinical situations and initiate timely intervention and emergency care when indicated.
6.   Communicate and collaborate effectively with patients, families, physicians, nursing staff, learners, and ancillary departments to ensure coordinated, efficient, and high-quality care.
7.   Document clinical evaluations, plans of care, interventions, and outcomes accurately and concisely in the medical record in accordance with hospital, practice, and compliance standards.
8.   Serve as an educator, mentor, and clinical resource for staff, students, and learners, and provide education to patients, families, and healthcare team members.
9.   Participate in quality improvement, outcome measurement, research, and performance improvement activities, and apply findings to improve clinical practice and patient outcomes.
10. Support program development, practice improvement, and interdisciplinary initiatives, including committees, task forces, and professional activities that advance neonatal care.
11. Maintain clinical competence and professional knowledge, complete required competencies, and use equipment and resources safely and appropriately.
12. Complete responsibilities such as billing, reporting, and other assigned duties in accordance with organizational requirements.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
1. The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health recommends minimizing the need for employees to manually lift patients, and limit safe patient handling to 35 pounds. All transfers, lifts and re-positioning will be completed utilizing the lift equipment and/or other patient handling aids as indicated by the patient’s profile and appropriate algorithms.
2. Heavy/Hard work: Work requires strength and/or stamina, lifting, moving, stooping, reaching, standing, walking, and carrying of materials and equipment weighing 40+lbs.
3. Visual acuity must be within normal range.
4. Hearing within normal range is required (i.e. to assess breath sounds, bowel sounds, apical pulse, monitors, etc.)

WORKING ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
1.   Work in close contact with patients, families, and members of the healthcare team in a high-acuity clinical environment.
2.   Work variable, extended, and/or irregular hours based on patient care and operational needs.
3.   Frequent exposure to biohazardous materials, infectious diseases, and other clinical hazards consistent with the healthcare environment.
4.   Exposure to electrical and other equipment-related hazards associated with patient care and monitoring equipment.
5.   Frequent handwashing and exposure to water, cleaning agents, and other clinical substances required in the delivery of patient care.
6.   Occasional exposure to deceased patients in the course of clinical practice, as applicable.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
1.   Effective communication and interdisciplinary collaboration.
2.   Critical thinking and sound clinical decision-making abilities.
3.   Strong organizational, time management, and documentation skills.

Additional Job Description:

POSITION SUMMARY: The Advance Practice Professional (APP) is an individual with clinical and medical skills with an expertise in the care of neonatal patients. The APP completes comprehensive patient health evaluations (including biological, social, and psychological assessments), considering their 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 the patient and caretakers.  The APP develops and reviews the plan of care with the other members of the clinical team, participates in directing that care, and education of staff and student learners (as applicable).  The APP participates in the education of residents and medical/nursing students and performs diagnostic procedures and therapeutic procedures.

Provide healthcare services consistent with state law and the requirements of the professional licensing or certification authority and/or hospital privileges, where applicable. Such a service may include but is not limited to.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS FOR NURSE PRACTITIONER:

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:

1. Graduate of a CCNE accredited nursing program with Master’s Degree in Nursing (or MEC approved equivalent).

2. National Certification by one of the recognized APRN Certification Centers.

3. Licensure or eligibility for licensure, as a professional Registered Nurse and Advanced Practice Registered Nurse in West Virginia.

4. American Heart Association Neonatal BLS Certification required with additional Advanced Life Support training at the discretion

of the department (PALS and/or NRP).

EXPERIENCE:

1. Neonatal ICU, acute care or pediatric experience preferred.

2. Eligible new graduates will be considered.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:

1.Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification.

2.NNP or ACPNP certification preferred.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS FOR PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT:

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:

1.Bachelor ’s Degree or Master ’s degree as Physician Assistant required.

2.Graduate of an ARC-PA approved Physician Assistant (PA) training program required.

3.Certification by the National Commission for Certification of Physician Assistants is required.

4.Must be licensed or eligible for licensure by the WV Board of Medicine or WV Board of Osteopathic Medicine.

5.American Heart Association Neonatal BLS Certification required with additional Advanced Life Support training at the discretion

of the department (PALS and/or NRP).

EXPERIENCE:

1.Neonatal ICU, acute care or pediatric experience preferred.

2.Eligible new graduates will be considered.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:

1.Master’s level degree as Physician Assistant preferred.

2.Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification.

1. Manages comprehensive and individualized care for patients and their families in the inpatient phase of hospitalization.

2. Completes daily rounds; consults and/or pre-procedure/evaluations and integrated assessments.

3. With the collaboration of neonatal faculty or by following established clinical Guidelines and Protocols, orders additional tests or consults as deemedappropriate.

4 Performs and communicates results of diagnostic tests following established clinical guidelines and scope of practice.

5.Consults and communicates with hospital staff regarding abnormal findings in the evaluations of patients.

6.Performs succinct comprehensive clinical evaluations and documents findings in medical records.

7. Facilitates patient discharge and/or follow-up by coordinating appropriate services and tests prior to discharge necessary for outpatient follow-up appointments in the clinic (as applicable).

8. Performs necessary procedures following established clinical guidelines and protocols and Scope of Practice (SOP).

9. Develops a comprehensive individualized plan of care for neonatal patients, which includes teaching, discharge planning and necessary referral to other members of the health care team as necessary.

10.Demonstrates expertise in caring for patients across the age continuum of their educational experience and certification.

11.Participate in physician and interdisciplinary team rounds (as applicable).

12.The APP will participatein flight or ground transport teams as assigned prn, caring for neonates (in conjunction with other care members) who are enroute to our hospital for the highest level of neonatal critical care.

13.Identifies unstable or complex neonatal patient care situations and facilitatesappropriate intervention in the clinic and/or hospital setting.

14.Recognize emergency situations and initiate effective emergency care.

15.Evaluates neonatal patients and serves as a coordinator for student medical/nursing education regarding management, performing appropriate procedures and interpretation of diagnostic studies.

16.Assists in the collection of outcome measures (as applicable).

17.Demonstrates critical thinking and diagnostic reasoning skills in clinical decision making by the identification, evaluation and management of the individual needs of patients/families.

18.Demonstrates the ability to utilize equipment in a safe manner.

19.Bases decisions made/actions taken on the relevant scientific principles, established standards of care and/or research findings.

20.Utilizes teaching/learning theory and appropriate teaching strategies in the provision of education to nursing staff, hospital staff, students, patients, families, and the community.

21.Promotes an environment that facilitates learning by responding to appropriate patient/family preferences, patient management priorities, and benchmarks of learning as an educator.

22.Evaluates the effectiveness of patient/family teaching and collaborates with the nursing and clinical staff in the completion of education plan.

23.Updates own knowledge base throughout the year.

24.Completes all identified clinical competencies.

25.Serves as a resource person for staff and student learners caring for neonatal patients.

26.Provides educational programs to professional and paraprofessional personnel in their area of expertise.

27.Mentors nursing personnel, medical/nursing learners and student learners in all levels of clinical practice.

28.Participates in community programs, distribution of literature, as appropriate in area of expertise.

29.Communicates effectively with patients/families, physician interdisciplinary team members, medical/nursing learners, student learners and ancillary services at all levels to ensure coordinated efficient patient care.

30.Documents the plan of care, interventions and evaluations in a clear and concise manner for every patient visit in the patient’s medical record following approved hospital/UHA policies and compliance standards for documentation.

31.Documents all interventions in the patient’s medical record following approved hospital/UHA policies and compliance standards for documentation.

32.Collaborates with other leaders and staff to effectively achieve patient outcome-based improvements in care.

33.Provides leadership in the development and implantation of changes in the neonatal practice to the interdisciplinary team and student learners that positively impact patient outcomes.

34.Works collaboratively with medical and nursing staff to facilitate creative problem solving and provide professional support.

35.Participates and initiates interdisciplinary approaches to patient care, program development and education. Serves as a professional role model.

36.Promotes and practices innovation of the expanded role in the delivery of care to neonatal patients and families throughout the inpatient hospitalization, and the ambulatory setting.

37.Participates and provides leadership for education, committees and task forces.

38.Documents hours and submits billing reports, as appropriate.

39.Participates in the WVUH/UHA Performance Improvement Plan.

40.Applies information from Performance Improvement activities, changing practice as necessary, to improve care provided to patients.

41.Reviews and interprets neonatal data from sources such as patient registries, clinical and financial reports, length of stay, access to care, and cost per case reports and recommends/implements changes as necessary.

42.Participates in clinical trials and research studies with the Principal Investigator.

43.Assists Faculty, Administrators and Directors in the collection of outcome measures.

44.Adheres to the established Performance Expectations for UHA Employees in the areas of People, Service, Performance Improvement, and Shared Values & Culture.

45.Other duties/projects as assigned.

1. Heavy/Hard Work: Workrequires strength and/or stamina, lifting, moving, stooping, reaching, positioning of patients, standing, walking, and carrying of patients, materials and equipment weighting 40+ pounds.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Working closely with others.

2. Protracted or irregular hours.

3. Working around biohazards.

4. Working around infectious diseases.

5. Working with or near the deceased.

6. Working with hands in water.

7. Electrical hazards associated with patient care equipment.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

1. Prooficiency with computers.

2. Strong communication skills.

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

Shift:

Varied (United States of America)

Exempt/Non-Exempt:

United States of America (Exempt)

Company:

UHA University Health Associates

Cost Center:

8238 UHA CH Pediatrics Inpatient Based Services

Address:

1 Medical Center DriveMorgantownWest 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.

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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