Advanced Practice Professional - Lead CT Surgery

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POSITION SUMMARY: The Advanced Practice Professional (APP) will continue with the core duties and responsibilities outlined in the job description as an APP within the Heart and Vascular Institute Cardiothoracic Surgery service line. Coordinates the clinical aspects related to the Heart and Vascular Institute including education, advancement of skills and maintenance of the APP scope of practice.

Provide healthcare services consistent with state law and the requirements of the professional licensing or certification authority and/or hospital privileges, where applicable.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS FOR NURSE PRACTITIONER:

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:

1. Graduate from a CCNE accredited nursing program with a master's degree in nursing.
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 BLS Certification required with additional Advanced Life Support training at the discretion of the department.

EXPERIENCE: Must have at least three years’ experience in Cardiothoracic Surgery.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS FOR PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT:

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:

1. Bachelor's degree or master's degree as a Physician Assistant is required.
2. Graduate from 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 BLS Certification required with additional Advanced Life Support training at the discretion of the department.

EXPERIENCE: Must have at least three years’ experience in Cardiothoracic Surgery.

CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Manages inpatient APP personnel to ensure the availability of appropriately credentialed, clinically competent, and well-developed cohesive work force to meet patient care needs.

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