"Adv Pract Prof- Critical Care Rapid Response"

Job Summary

The Advanced Practice Professional (APP) has coordination and clinical skills required for the comprehensive management of critical care medicine patients, (including biological, social and psychological assessments). They will possess specialized skills in the care of patients and families undergoing operative and other invasive procedures. The APP coordinates the involvement of medical/surgical specialty teams necessary to develop a comprehensive plan for the patient and reviews the care plan with the other members of the clinical team, participates in directing that care. The provider will work with the team to ensure adherence to protocol requirements and regulatory guidelines. They will perform diagnostic/therapeutic procedures, peri-procedural services, and coordinates discharge planning to next level of care (as applicable). The APP will participate in the education of residents and medical/nursing students.

This position will also be responsible for responding to rapid response alerts. In this capacity, the APP would assess and initiate care for the critically ill patient in the activation.

Minimum Qualifications for Nurse Practitioner

• Graduate from a CCNE accredited nursing program with Master’s Degree in Nursing.
• National Certification by one of the recognized APRN Certification Centers.
• Current Registered Nurse license... AND Advanced Practice Registered Nurse License issued by West Virginia Board of Nursing.
• American Heart Association BLS Certification required...

Experience: Eligible new graduates will be considered.

Preferred: Acute care or critical care experience preferred. ACNPs preferred but will consider FNPs.

Minimum Qualifications for Physician Assistant

• Bachelor’s Degree as a Medical/Surgical Physician Assistant required.
• Graduate of an ARC-PA approved Physician Assistant (PA) training program required.
• Certification by the National Commission for Certification of Physician Assistants required.
• Must be licensed or eligible for licensure by the WV Board of Medicine or WV Board of Osteopathic Medicine.
• American Heart Association BLS Certification required...

Experience: Eligible new graduates will be considered.

Preferred: Master’s Degree as Physician Assistant preferred. Critical care experience preferred.

Core Duties and Responsibilities

Manages comprehensive and individualized care for patients... (list of 36 duties summarized as key responsibilities including daily rounds, assessments, ordering tests, patient care coordination, education, documentation, leadership, etc.)

Physical Requirements

Heavy/Hard Work: ... weighing 40+ pounds.

Working Environment

• Working closely with others.
• Protracted or irregular hours.
• Working around biohazards, infectious diseases, etc.

Skills and Abilities

• Proficiency with computers.
• Strong communication skills.

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

Shift: Varied (United States of America)

Exempt/Non-Exempt: United States of America (Exempt)

Company: UHA University Health Associates

Cost Center: 1915 WVUH Critical Care Signature Program

Address: 1 Medical Center Drive, Morgantown, West Virginia