Advanced Practice Professional | Neurology | Outpatient/Ambulatory | Wheeling Hospital | WVU Medicine | APRN or PA

WVU Medicine - Wheeling, WV

Job Title: Advanced Practice Professional | Neurology | Outpatient/Ambulatory | Wheeling Hospital | WVU Medicine | APRN or PA

Position: Advanced Practice Professional

Job Type: Full Time

Pay:

Shift: 40 hours per week, Exempt

Work Type: On-Site

Location

Address:

City: Wheeling

State: WV

ZIP Code:

Job Responsibilities

Manage comprehensive and individualized care for neurology patients and their families.
Complete daily rounds; consult and/or pre-procedure/evaluations.
Complete integrated assessments and order additional tests as appropriate.
Perform and communicate results of diagnostic tests.
Consult and communicate with clinic and hospital staff regarding abnormal findings.
Perform comprehensive clinical evaluations and document findings in medical records.
Facilitate patient discharge by coordinating appropriate services and tests prior to discharge.
Develop a comprehensive individualized plan of care for neurology patients.
Identify unstable or complex neurology patient care situations and facilitate intervention.
Recognize emergency situations and initiate effective emergency care.
Evaluate neurology patients and coordinate follow-up procedures in the ambulatory setting.
Assist in the collection of outcome measures as applicable.
Demonstrate critical thinking and diagnostic reasoning skills in clinical decision-making.
Utilize teaching/learning theory in the provision of education to nursing staff and students.
Promote an environment that facilitates learning by responding to patient/family preferences.
Document the plan of care, interventions, and evaluations clearly for every patient visit.
Collaborate with other leaders and staff for patient outcome-based improvements in care.
Provide leadership in the development and implantation of changes in neurology practice.
Work collaboratively with medical and nursing staff; facilitate problem-solving and support.
Participate and initiate inter-disciplinary approaches to patient care and education.
Serve as a professional role model and promote innovation in the delivery of care.
Participate and provide leadership for committees and task forces.
Document hours and submit billing reports as appropriate.
Review and interpret neurology data from sources such as patient registries.
Participate in clinical trials and research studies as needed.

Required Skills

Core Skills

Coordination and clinical skills for comprehensive management of neurology patients
Strong communication skills
Proficiency with computers
Critical thinking and diagnostic reasoning skills

Preferred Skills

ACNP preferred but will also consider FNPs
Experience in acute care or neurology

Requirements

Experience: Acute care or neurology experience preferred; eligible new graduates considered.

Education: Graduate of a CCNE accredited nursing program with Master’s Degree in Nursing or Bachelor’s Degree as a Physician Assistant.

License & Certification:

National Certification by recognized APRN Certification Centers or National Commission for Certification of Physician Assistants
Licensure or eligibility for licensure as a professional Registered Nurse and Advanced Practice Registered Nurse in West Virginia
American Heart Association BLS Certification
Additional Advanced Life Support training at departmental discretion

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