ADVANCED PRACTICE PROFESSIONALS –Heart and Vascular Institute (HVI)-Cardiology - Inpatient | THOMAS MEDICAL CENTER

WVU Medicine - South Charleston, WV

Job Title: ADVANCED PRACTICE PROFESSIONALS –Heart and Vascular Institute (HVI)-Cardiology - Inpatient | THOMAS MEDICAL CENTER

Position: Inpatient Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant in the Heart and Vascular Institute

Job Type: Full Time

Pay:

Shift: Protracted or irregular hours

Work Type: On-Site

Location

Address:

City: South Charleston

State: WV

ZIP Code:

Job Responsibilities

Manages comprehensive and individualized care for cardiology patients and their families in the inpatient phase of hospitalization and immediate post discharge in the ambulatory setting.
Completes daily rounds; consults and/or pre-procedure evaluations.
Completes integrated assessments.
With the collaboration of cardiology faculty, orders additional tests or consults as deemed appropriate.
Performs and communicates results of diagnostic tests following established clinical guidelines and scope of practice.
Consults and communicates with clinic and hospital staff regarding abnormal findings in the evaluations of patients.
Performs succinct comprehensive clinical evaluations and documents findings in medical record.
Facilitates patient discharge by coordinating appropriate services and tests prior to discharge necessary for outpatient follow-up appointments in the clinic.
Develops an individualized plan of care for cardiology patients which includes teaching and discharge planning.
Demonstrates expertise in caring for patients across the age continuum.
Identifies unstable or complex cardiology patient care situations and facilitates appropriate intervention.
Recognizes emergency situations and initiates effective emergency care.
Evaluates cardiology patients and serves as a coordinator for follow-up, procedures, and tests in the ambulatory setting.
Assists in the collection of outcome measures.
Demonstrates critical thinking and diagnostic reasoning skills in clinical decision making.
Utilizes teaching/learning theory and appropriate teaching strategies in the provision of education.
Promotes an environment that facilitates learning.
Updates own knowledge base throughout the year.
Completes all identified clinical competencies.
Serves as a resource person for staff caring for cardiology patients.
Provides educational programs to professional and paraprofessional personnel in area of expertise.
Documents the plan of care, interventions, and evaluations in a clear and concise manner.
Collaborates with other leaders and staff to effectively achieve patient outcome-based improvements in care.
Provides leadership in the development and implementation of changes in the cardiology practice.
Works collaboratively with medical and nursing staff.
Participates and initiates inter-disciplinary approaches to patient care, program development, and education.
Serves as a professional role model.
Participates and provides leadership for committees and task forces.
Documents hours and submits billing reports as appropriate.
Reviews and interprets cardiology data and recommends/implements changes as necessary.
Participates in clinical trials and research studies.

Required Skills

Core Skills

Acute care or cardiology experience
Proficiency with computers
Strong communication skills

Preferred Skills

ACNP preferred
Master's level education as Medical/Surgical Physician Assistant preferred

Requirements

Experience: Acute care or cardiology experience preferred. Eligible new graduates will be 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 one of the recognized APRN Certification Centers
Licensed or eligible for licensure as a Registered Nurse and Advanced Practice Registered Nurse in West Virginia
Certification by the National Commission for Certification of Physician Assistants
BLS Certification required with additional Advanced Life Support training at the discretion of the department.

Schedule:

COVID-19 Requirements: Not Specified

Benefits

Not specified

Supplemental Pay

Not specified

Special Notes

University Health Associates is an equal opportunity employer.

Facility Details

Name: WVU Medicine

Description: The state’s largest health system and largest private employer, comprises 18 hospitals throughout the state and bordering states.

Specialties:

Cardiology
Heart and Vascular Institute

Mission: Whether you are caring for our patients at one of the critical access hospitals, community sites, regional or academic medical centers, we are all one WVU Health System.