Home
/
Comprehensive
/
Adv Pract Prof - Neonatal Medicine
Adv Pract Prof - Neonatal Medicine-July 2024
Uniontown
Jul 30, 2025
About Adv Pract Prof - Neonatal Medicine

  Reference #: JR24-29878Welcome! We're excited you're considering an opportunity with us! To apply to this position and be considered, click the Apply button located above this message and complete the application in full. Below, you'll find other important information about this position.

  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. In addition, it includes five institutes, as well as providing management services for other local hospitals through affiliate agreements.

  Whether you are caring for our patients at one of the critical access hospitals, community sites, regional or academic medical centers, we are all one WVU Health System.

  Work Here. Thrive Here.

  Additional Job Description:POSITION SUMMARY: The Advance Practice Professional (APP) is an individual with clinical and medical skills with an expertise in the care of neonatal patients. The APP completes comprehensive patient health evaluations (including biological, social, and psychological assessments), considering their 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 education of staff and student learners (as applicable). The APP participates in the education of residents and medical/nursing students and performs diagnostic procedures and therapeutic procedures.

  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:EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:1.Graduate of a CCNE accredited nursing program with Master's Degree in Nursing (or MEC approved equivalent).2.National Certification Corporation (NCC) certification as NNP.3.Licensure or eligibility for licensure, as a professional Registered Nurse and Advanced Practice Registered Nurse in West Virginia.4.American Heart Association Neonatal BLS Certification required with additional Advanced Life Support training at the discretion ofthe department (PALS and/or NRP).EXPERIENCE:1.Neonatal ICU, acute care or pediatric experience preferred.2.Eligible new graduates will be considered.

  PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:1.Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification.

  MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS FOR PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT:EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:1.Bachelor 's Degree or Master 's degree as Physician Assistant required.2.Graduate of an ARC-PA approved Physician Assistant (PA) training program required.3.Certification by the National Commission for Certification of Physician Assistants required.4.Must be licensed or eligible for licensure by the WV Board of Medicine or WV Board of Osteopathic Medicine.5.American Heart Association Neonatal BLS Certification required with additional Advanced Life Support training at the discretion ofthe department (PALS and/or NRP).EXPERIENCE:1.Neonatal ICU, acute care or pediatric experience preferred.2.Eligible new graduates will be considered.

  PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:1.Master's level degree as Physician Assistant preferred.2.Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification.

  CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The statements described here are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be constructed as an all-inclusive list of all responsibilities and duties. Other duties may be assigned.1.Manages comprehensive and individualized care for patients and their families in the inpatient phase of hospitalization.2.Completes daily rounds; consults and/or pre-procedure/evaluations and integrated assessments.3.With the collaboration of neonatal faculty or by following established clinical Guidelines and Protocols, orders additional tests or consults as deemed appropriate.4Performs and communicates results of diagnostic tests following established clinical guidelines and scope of practice.5.Consults and communicates with hospital staff regarding abnormal findings in the evaluations of patients.6.Performs succinct comprehensive clinical evaluations and documents findings in medical record.7.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).8.Performs necessary procedures following established clinical guidelines and protocols and Scope of Practice (SOP).9.Develops a comprehensive individualized plan of care for neonatal patients, which includes teaching, discharge planning and necessary referral to other members of the health care team as necessary.10.Demonstrates expertise in caring for patients across the age continuum of their educational experience and certification.11Participate in physician and interdisciplinary team rounds (as applicable).12.The APP will participate on flight or ground transport teams as assigned prn, caring for neonates (in conjunction with other care members) who are en route to our hospital for the highest-level of neonatal critical care.13.Identifies unstable or complex neonatal patient care situations and facilitates appropriate intervention in the clinic and/or hospital setting.14.Recognizes emergency situations and initiates effective emergency care.15.Evaluates neonatal patients and serves as a coordinator for student medical/nursing education regarding management, performing appropriate procedures and interpretation of diagnostic studies.16.Assists in the collection of outcome measures (as applicable).17.Demonstrates critical thinking and diagnostic reasoning skills in clinical decision making by the identification, evaluation and management of the individual needs of patients/families.18.Demonstrates the ability to utilize equipment in a safe manner.19.Bases decisions made/actions taken on the relevant scientific principles, established standards of care and/or research findings.20.Utilizes teaching/learning theory and appropriate teaching strategies in the provision of education to nursing staff, hospital staff, students, patients, families and the community.21.Promotes an environment that facilitates learning by responding to appropriate patient/family preferences, patient management priorities and benchmarks of learning as an educator.22.Evaluates the effectiveness of patient/family teaching and collaborates with the nursing and clinical staff in the completion of education plan.23.Updates own knowledge base throughout the year.24.Completes all identified clinical competencies.25.Serves as a resource person for staff and student learners caring for the neonatal patient.26.

Comments
Welcome to zdrecruit comments! Please keep conversations courteous and on-topic. To fosterproductive and respectful conversations, you may see comments from our Community Managers.
Sign up to post
Sort by
Show More Comments
SIMILAR JOBS
Referral Specialist
Referral Specialist Location: Remote must live within 50 miles from a Pulse Point A proud member of the Elevance Health family of companies, Carelon Behavioral Health, formerly Beacon Health Options,
(USA) Carwash/Gas Attendant
Position Summary... What you'll do... Communicates and explains Membership types, programs, and benefits to current and prospective Members to assist with account decisions, build Membership levels, e
Lead Business Execution Consultant
About this role: Wells Fargo is seeking a Change Delivery Lead (Lead Business Execution Consultant). Looking to work with Change Management partners helping our Customers and Employees prepare for Ope
CNA - LTC
Benefits We Offer: Comprehensive health, prescription, dental, vision, life, and disability plans Competitive pay rates Referral opportunities ? Refer a friend Cash in! Travel reimbursement and per di
Mechanical Assembler
Job Title: Mechanical Assembler Job Description As a Mechanical Assembler, you will play a crucial role in assembling wheelchair-accessible vans and shuttles. Your responsibilities will include perfor
Asociado de Fabricación
Adecco está contratando inmediatamente para trabajos de Asociado de Fabricación en Price Industries en Casa Grande, AZ. Los Asociados de Manufactura hacen trabajos esenciales con uno de nuestros princ
PT Phlebotomist - PPMC / Days
Description Penn Medicine is dedicated to our tripartite mission of providing the highest level of care to patients, conducting innovative research, and educating future leaders in the field of medici
Patient Care Tech
Health Advocates Network is hiring a Patient Care Technician (PCT) with at least (xxx) year of recent experience! This is a full-time contract position at a nationally recognized hospital located in C
Registered Nurse Pediatrics PICU
Description Introduction Are you looking for a place to deliver excellent care patients deserve? At Wesley Medical Center we support our colleagues in their positions. Join our Team as a(an) Registere
Deputy Program Manager
Description The FED CIV IT Business Area in the Digital Modernization Sector is seeking a candidate to continue their career journey with Leidos as the Deputy Program Manager (DPM) for the Federal Avi
Copyright 2023-2025 - www.zdrecruit.com All Rights Reserved