APP - Ob/Gyn

Job Details

POSITION SUMMARY: The Advanced Practice Professional (APP) is an individual with clinical and medical skills, and expertise in the care of obstetrics/gynecology patients. The APP completes comprehensive patient health evaluations (including biological, social and psychological assessments), taking into account the patient’s co-morbid conditions and overall disposition in collaboration with the appropriate clinical/faculty team.

The APP assesses and coordinates the educational and psychosocial needs of the patient and caretakers. The APP develops and reviews the plan of care with the other members of the clinical team, participates in directing that care, and coordinates disposition planning/and or follow-up.

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. RNFA (Registered Nurse First Assist) REQUIRED. BLS Certification required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS FOR PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT

Bachelor’s Degree or Master’s Degree as Physician Assistant. Graduate of an ARC-PA approved Physician Assistant training program. Certification by the National Commission for Certification of Physician Assistants. Must be licensed or eligible for licensure by the WV Board of Medicine. BLS Certification required.

CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Function effectively as an assistant to the surgeon throughout a patient’s perioperative experience.
• Manages comprehensive and individualized care for obstetrics/gynecology patients.
• Completes daily rounds, consults and pre-procedure evaluations.
• Performs diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.
• Documents all interventions in the patient’s medical record.