Adv Pract Prof - Peds Hospitalist

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Position summary

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

Provide healthcare services consistent with state law and the requirements of the professional licensing or certification authority and / or hospital privileges, where applicable. Such service may include, but is not limited to :

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
• BLS Certification required with additional Advanced Life Support training at the department's discretion

Experience

Preferred Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications For Physician Assistant

Education, Certification, and / or Licensure

Core duties and responsibilities

Physical requirements

The physical demands described are representative of those needed to perform the essential functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.

Working environment

Work environment may include close work with others, irregular hours, biohazards, infectious diseases, proximity to deceased individuals, hands in water, and electrical hazards associated with patient care equipment.

Skills and abilities

Additional details

Scheduled Weekly Hours : 36

Shift : Varied (United States of America)

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

Company : UHA University Health Associates

Address : 1 Medical Center Drive, Morgantown, West Virginia

Equal Opportunity Employer

University Health Associates and its subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and comply with applicable fair employment practices laws. Discrimination based on race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex, age, disability, citizenship, veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic is prohibited. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment.

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