Advanced Practice Professional- Pediatric Surgery

Job Details

The West Virginia University Health System, the state’s largest health system and largest private employer, comprises 18 hospitals throughout the state and bordering states.

POSITION SUMMARY: The Advanced Practice Professional (APP) has coordination and clinical skills required for the comprehensive management of pediatric surgery patients, ( including biological, social and psychological assessments). The APP coordinates involvement of medical specialty teams necessary to develop a comprehensive plan for the patient, and reviews the plan of care with the other members of the clinical team, participates in directing that care, performs diagnostic/therapeutic procedures and coordinates discharge planning (as applicable). The APP participates in the education of residents and medical/nursing students.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS FOR NURSE PRACTITIONER:

• Graduate of a CCNE accredited nursing program with Master’s Degree in Nursing.
• National Certification by one of the recognized APRN Certification Centers.
• Licensure or eligibility for licensure as a professional Registered Nurse and Advanced Practice Registered Nurse in West Virginia.
• American Heart Association BLS Certification required with additional Advanced Life Support training at the discretion of the department.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS FOR PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT:

• Bachelor’s Degree or Master’s Degree as a Medical/Surgical (as applicable) 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.

CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Manages comprehensive and individualized care for pediatric surgery patients and their families in the inpatient phase of hospitalization immediate post discharge and in the ambulatory setting. Completes daily rounds; consults and/or pre-procedure/evaluations. Performs and communicates results of diagnostic tests. Facilitates patient discharge. Develops a comprehensive individualized plan of care. Recognizes emergency situations and initiates effective emergency care. Other duties as assigned.