APP - Neurosurgery
West Virginia University Medical Corporation dba University Health Associates, Bridgeport, WV, United States
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. It includes five institutes, and it provides management services for other local hospitals through affiliate agreements. Whether you are caring for our patients at a critical access hospital, community site, regional or academic medical center, we are one WVU Health System.
Position Summary : The Advanced Practice Professional (APP) has coordination and clinical skills required for the comprehensive management of neurosurgery 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
ursing 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 are not limited to:
Minimum Qualifications for Nurse Practitioner
Graduate of a CCNE accredited nursing program with a 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
Experience
Acute care or neurosurgery experience preferred
Eligible new graduates will be considered
Preferred Qualifications for Nurse Practitioner
APRNs requesting to be privileged as Registered Nurse First Assist (RNFA) in peri‑operative services will be required to complete an RNFA certificate program and obtain a passing grade on the RNFA certification exam
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 or WV Board of Osteopathic Medicine
American Heart Association BLS Certification required with additional Advanced Life Support training at the discretion of the department
Experience (PA)
Acute care or neurosurgery experience preferred
Eligible new graduates will be considered
Preferred Qualifications for Physician Assistant
Master’s level degree as Physician Assistant preferred
Core Duties and Responsibilities
Manages comprehensive and individualized care for neurosurgery 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 collaboration of neurosurgery 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 by coordinating appropriate services and tests prior to discharge necessary for outpatient follow‑up appointments in the clinic (as applicable)
Develops a comprehensive individualized plan of care for neurosurgery 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 of their educational experience and certification
Identifies unstable or complex neurosurgery patient care situations and facilitates appropriate intervention in the clinic and/or hospital setting
Recognizes emergency situations and initiates effective emergency care
Evaluates neurosurgery 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
Updates own knowledge base throughout the year
Completes all identified clinical competencies
Serves as a resource person for staff caring for the neurosurgery patient
Provides educational programs to professional and paraprofessional personnel in area of expertise
Participates in community programs, distribution of literature, as appropriate in area of expertise
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 neurosurgery 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 neurosurgery 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
Reviews and interprets neurosurgery 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 neurosurgery Faculty, Administrators and Directors in the collection of outcome measures
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 weighing 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
University Health Associates and its subsidiaries (collectively "UHA") is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. UHA 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 UHA 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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Position Summary : The Advanced Practice Professional (APP) has coordination and clinical skills required for the comprehensive management of neurosurgery 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
ursing 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 are not limited to:
Minimum Qualifications for Nurse Practitioner
Graduate of a CCNE accredited nursing program with a 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
Experience
Acute care or neurosurgery experience preferred
Eligible new graduates will be considered
Preferred Qualifications for Nurse Practitioner
APRNs requesting to be privileged as Registered Nurse First Assist (RNFA) in peri‑operative services will be required to complete an RNFA certificate program and obtain a passing grade on the RNFA certification exam
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 or WV Board of Osteopathic Medicine
American Heart Association BLS Certification required with additional Advanced Life Support training at the discretion of the department
Experience (PA)
Acute care or neurosurgery experience preferred
Eligible new graduates will be considered
Preferred Qualifications for Physician Assistant
Master’s level degree as Physician Assistant preferred
Core Duties and Responsibilities
Manages comprehensive and individualized care for neurosurgery 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 collaboration of neurosurgery 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 by coordinating appropriate services and tests prior to discharge necessary for outpatient follow‑up appointments in the clinic (as applicable)
Develops a comprehensive individualized plan of care for neurosurgery 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 of their educational experience and certification
Identifies unstable or complex neurosurgery patient care situations and facilitates appropriate intervention in the clinic and/or hospital setting
Recognizes emergency situations and initiates effective emergency care
Evaluates neurosurgery 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
Updates own knowledge base throughout the year
Completes all identified clinical competencies
Serves as a resource person for staff caring for the neurosurgery patient
Provides educational programs to professional and paraprofessional personnel in area of expertise
Participates in community programs, distribution of literature, as appropriate in area of expertise
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 neurosurgery 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 neurosurgery 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
Reviews and interprets neurosurgery 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 neurosurgery Faculty, Administrators and Directors in the collection of outcome measures
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 weighing 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
University Health Associates and its subsidiaries (collectively "UHA") is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. UHA 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 UHA 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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