Advanced Practice Provider- Infectious Disease
WVU Medicine, Wheeling, WV, United States
Additional Job Description
WVUHS Medical Group seeks an Infectious Disease APP to support inpatient and outpatient volumes in their Wheeling Hospital in Wheeling, WV.
POSITION SUMMARY
The Advance Practice Professional (APP) is an individual with clinical skills and medical skills, with expertise in the care of infectious disease patients. The APP completes comprehensive patient health evaluations (including biological, social and psychological assessments), taking into account their comorbid 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 discharge planning and/or follow‑up (as applicable). The APP participates in the education of residents and medical
ursing students and performs diagnostic procedures and therapeutic procedures.
This position is an addition to the ID team to support outpatient and inpatient volumes. The role is 5 days a week and will join a team of 1 Physician and 1 APP.
APRN Qualifications
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 discretion of the department
Experience
Acute care, internal medicine or infectious disease experience preferred
Eligible new graduates will be considered
Minimum Qualifications For Physician Assistant
Bachelor’s Degree as Physician Assistant, or Master’s degree as 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
BLS Certification required with additional Advanced Life Support training at the discretion of the department
Preferred Qualifications
Master’s level degree as Physician Assistant preferred
Core Duties and Responsibilities
Manages comprehensive and individualized care for patients and their families in the inpatient phase of hospitalization and immediate post discharge in the ambulatory setting
Completes daily rounds; consults and/or pre‑procedure/evaluations
Completes integrated assessments
With the collaboration of infectious disease faculty or by following established clinical Guidelines and Protocols, orders additional tests or consults as deemed appropriate
Performs and communicates results of diagnostic tests following established clinical guidelines and scope of practice
Consults and communicates with clinic and hospital staff regarding abnormal findings in the evaluations of patients
Performs succinct comprehensive clinical evaluations and documents findings in medical record
Facilitates patient discharge and/or follow‑up by coordinating appropriate services and tests prior to discharge necessary for outpatient follow‑up appointments in the clinic (as applicable)
Performs necessary procedures following established clinical guidelines and Protocols and scope of practice (SOP)
Develops a comprehensive individualized plan of care for infectious disease patients, which includes teaching, discharge planning and necessary referral to other members of the health care team as necessary
Demonstrates expertise in caring for patients across the age continuum using educational experience and certification
Participate in physician rounds, as applicable
Identifies unstable or complex infectious disease patient care situations and facilitates appropriate intervention in the clinic and/or hospital setting
Recognizes emergency situations and initiates effective emergency care
Evaluates infectious disease patients and serves as a coordinator for follow up procedures and tests in the ambulatory setting (as applicable)
Assists in the collection of outcome measures (as applicable)
Demonstrates critical thinking and diagnostic reasoning skills in clinical decision making by the identification, evaluation and management of the individual needs of patients/families
Demonstrates the ability to utilize equipment in a safe manner
Bases decisions made/actions taken on the relevant scientific principles, established standards of care and/or research findings
Utilizes teaching/learning theory and appropriate teaching strategies in the provision of education to nursing staff, hospital staff, students, patients, families and the community
Promotes an environment that facilitates learning by responding to appropriate patient/family preferences, priorities and readiness to learn
Evaluates the effectiveness of patient/family teaching and collaborates with the nursing and clinical staff in the completion of education plan
Updates own knowledge base throughout the year
Completes all identified clinical competencies
Serves as a resource person for staff caring for the infectious disease patient
Provides educational programs to professional and paraprofessional personnel in area of expertise
Mentors nursing personnel in all levels of clinical practice
Participates in community programs, distribution of literature, as appropriate in area of expertise
Communicates effectively with patients/families, physician and ancillary services at all levels to assure coordinated efficient patient care
Documents the plan of care, interventions and evaluations in a clear and concise manner for every patient visit in the patient’s medical record following approved hospital/UHA policies and compliance standards for documentation
Collaborates with other leaders and staff to effectively achieve patient outcome based improvements in care
Provides leadership in the development and implantation of changes in the infectious disease practice that positively impact patient outcomes
Works collaboratively with medical and nursing staff to facilitate creative problem solving and provide professional support
Participates and initiates inter‑disciplinary approaches to patient care, program development and education. Serves as a professional role model
Promotes and practices innovation of the expanded role in the delivery of care to infectious disease patients and families throughout the inpatient hospitalization, and the ambulatory setting
Participates and provides leadership for committees and task forces
Documents hours and submits billing reports, as appropriate
Participates in the WVUH/UHA Performance Improvement Plan
Applies information from Performance Improvement activities, changing practice as necessary, to improve care provided to patients
Reviews and interprets infectious disease data from sources such as patient registries, clinical and financial reports, length of stay, access to care, and cost per case reports and recommends/implements changes as necessary
Participates in clinical trials and research studies with the Principal Investigator
Assists Faculty, Administrators and Directors in the collection of outcome measures
Adheres to the established Performance Expectations for UHA Employees in the areas of People, Service, Performance Improvement, and Shared Values & Culture
Other duties/projects as assigned
Physical Requirements
Work requires strength and/or stamina, lifting, moving, stooping, reaching, positioning of patients, standing, walking, and carrying of patients, materials and equipment weighting 40+ pounds
Working Environment
Working closely with others
Protracted or irregular hours
Working around biohazards
Working around infectious diseases
Working with or near the deceased
Working with hands in water
Electrical hazards associated with patient care equipment
Skills and Abilities
Proficiency with computers
Strong communication skills
Scheduled Weekly Hours
40
Exempt/Non‑Exempt
United States of America (Exempt)
Equal Opportunity Employer
West Virginia University Health System and its subsidiaries (collectively "WVUHS") is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. WVUHS strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. All WVUHS employees, other workers, and representatives are prohibited from engaging in unlawful discrimination. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.
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WVUHS Medical Group seeks an Infectious Disease APP to support inpatient and outpatient volumes in their Wheeling Hospital in Wheeling, WV.
POSITION SUMMARY
The Advance Practice Professional (APP) is an individual with clinical skills and medical skills, with expertise in the care of infectious disease patients. The APP completes comprehensive patient health evaluations (including biological, social and psychological assessments), taking into account their comorbid 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 discharge planning and/or follow‑up (as applicable). The APP participates in the education of residents and medical
ursing students and performs diagnostic procedures and therapeutic procedures.
This position is an addition to the ID team to support outpatient and inpatient volumes. The role is 5 days a week and will join a team of 1 Physician and 1 APP.
APRN Qualifications
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 discretion of the department
Experience
Acute care, internal medicine or infectious disease experience preferred
Eligible new graduates will be considered
Minimum Qualifications For Physician Assistant
Bachelor’s Degree as Physician Assistant, or Master’s degree as 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
BLS Certification required with additional Advanced Life Support training at the discretion of the department
Preferred Qualifications
Master’s level degree as Physician Assistant preferred
Core Duties and Responsibilities
Manages comprehensive and individualized care for patients and their families in the inpatient phase of hospitalization and immediate post discharge in the ambulatory setting
Completes daily rounds; consults and/or pre‑procedure/evaluations
Completes integrated assessments
With the collaboration of infectious disease faculty or by following established clinical Guidelines and Protocols, orders additional tests or consults as deemed appropriate
Performs and communicates results of diagnostic tests following established clinical guidelines and scope of practice
Consults and communicates with clinic and hospital staff regarding abnormal findings in the evaluations of patients
Performs succinct comprehensive clinical evaluations and documents findings in medical record
Facilitates patient discharge and/or follow‑up by coordinating appropriate services and tests prior to discharge necessary for outpatient follow‑up appointments in the clinic (as applicable)
Performs necessary procedures following established clinical guidelines and Protocols and scope of practice (SOP)
Develops a comprehensive individualized plan of care for infectious disease patients, which includes teaching, discharge planning and necessary referral to other members of the health care team as necessary
Demonstrates expertise in caring for patients across the age continuum using educational experience and certification
Participate in physician rounds, as applicable
Identifies unstable or complex infectious disease patient care situations and facilitates appropriate intervention in the clinic and/or hospital setting
Recognizes emergency situations and initiates effective emergency care
Evaluates infectious disease patients and serves as a coordinator for follow up procedures and tests in the ambulatory setting (as applicable)
Assists in the collection of outcome measures (as applicable)
Demonstrates critical thinking and diagnostic reasoning skills in clinical decision making by the identification, evaluation and management of the individual needs of patients/families
Demonstrates the ability to utilize equipment in a safe manner
Bases decisions made/actions taken on the relevant scientific principles, established standards of care and/or research findings
Utilizes teaching/learning theory and appropriate teaching strategies in the provision of education to nursing staff, hospital staff, students, patients, families and the community
Promotes an environment that facilitates learning by responding to appropriate patient/family preferences, priorities and readiness to learn
Evaluates the effectiveness of patient/family teaching and collaborates with the nursing and clinical staff in the completion of education plan
Updates own knowledge base throughout the year
Completes all identified clinical competencies
Serves as a resource person for staff caring for the infectious disease patient
Provides educational programs to professional and paraprofessional personnel in area of expertise
Mentors nursing personnel in all levels of clinical practice
Participates in community programs, distribution of literature, as appropriate in area of expertise
Communicates effectively with patients/families, physician and ancillary services at all levels to assure coordinated efficient patient care
Documents the plan of care, interventions and evaluations in a clear and concise manner for every patient visit in the patient’s medical record following approved hospital/UHA policies and compliance standards for documentation
Collaborates with other leaders and staff to effectively achieve patient outcome based improvements in care
Provides leadership in the development and implantation of changes in the infectious disease practice that positively impact patient outcomes
Works collaboratively with medical and nursing staff to facilitate creative problem solving and provide professional support
Participates and initiates inter‑disciplinary approaches to patient care, program development and education. Serves as a professional role model
Promotes and practices innovation of the expanded role in the delivery of care to infectious disease patients and families throughout the inpatient hospitalization, and the ambulatory setting
Participates and provides leadership for committees and task forces
Documents hours and submits billing reports, as appropriate
Participates in the WVUH/UHA Performance Improvement Plan
Applies information from Performance Improvement activities, changing practice as necessary, to improve care provided to patients
Reviews and interprets infectious disease data from sources such as patient registries, clinical and financial reports, length of stay, access to care, and cost per case reports and recommends/implements changes as necessary
Participates in clinical trials and research studies with the Principal Investigator
Assists Faculty, Administrators and Directors in the collection of outcome measures
Adheres to the established Performance Expectations for UHA Employees in the areas of People, Service, Performance Improvement, and Shared Values & Culture
Other duties/projects as assigned
Physical Requirements
Work requires strength and/or stamina, lifting, moving, stooping, reaching, positioning of patients, standing, walking, and carrying of patients, materials and equipment weighting 40+ pounds
Working Environment
Working closely with others
Protracted or irregular hours
Working around biohazards
Working around infectious diseases
Working with or near the deceased
Working with hands in water
Electrical hazards associated with patient care equipment
Skills and Abilities
Proficiency with computers
Strong communication skills
Scheduled Weekly Hours
40
Exempt/Non‑Exempt
United States of America (Exempt)
Equal Opportunity Employer
West Virginia University Health System and its subsidiaries (collectively "WVUHS") is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. WVUHS strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. All WVUHS employees, other workers, and representatives are prohibited from engaging in unlawful discrimination. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.
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