POSITION
DESCRIPTION
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POSITION SUMMARY: The Advanced Practice Professional (APP) has
coordination and clinical skills required for the comprehensive management of
Head and Neck Surgery/Otolaryngology 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 both in the ambulatory setting and
hospitalization 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 are not
limited to. |
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS FOR NURSE PRACTITIONER: |
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EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE: |
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1. |
Graduate
of a CCNE accredited nursing program with Master’s Degree in Nursing |
2. |
National Certification by one of the recognized APRN
Certification Centers |
3. |
Licensure or eligibility for licensure, as a professional
Registered Nurse and Advanced Practice Registered Nurse in West Virginia. |
4. |
BLS
Certification required with additional Advanced Life Support training at the discretion
of the department. |
5. |
Department
Specific:
APRNs requesting to be privileged as First Assists in peri-operative
services will be required to complete an ANOR approved CNOR Certificate
program and obtain a passing grade on CNOR certification exam. |
6. |
Advanced Cardiac Life Support
(ACLS) at the discretion of the department. |
EXPERIENCE: |
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1. |
Eligible new graduates will be considered. |
PREFERRED
QUALIFICATIONS: |
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EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE: |
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1. |
ACGNP
or FNP certification. |
EXPERIENCE: |
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1. |
Otolaryngology/Head & Neck Surgery, any
other Surgical Specialty or Internal Medicine experience preferred. |
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS FOR PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT: |
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EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE: |
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1. |
Bachelor’s
Degree as Physician Assistant required.
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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. |
5.
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BLS
Certification required with additional Advanced Life Support training at the
discretion of the department. |
6. |
Advanced Cardiac Life Support
(ACLS) at the discretion of the department. |
EXPERIENCE: |
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1. |
Eligible new graduates will be considered. |
PREFERRED
QUALIFICATIONS: |
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EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE: |
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1. |
Master’s
level degree as Physician Assistant preferred. |
EXPERIENCE: |
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1. |
Otolaryngology/Head & Neck Surgery, any
other Surgical Specialty or Internal Medicine experience preferred. |
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. |
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1. |
Manages
comprehensive and individualized care for Head and Neck
Surgery/Otolaryngology patients and their families in the inpatient phase of
hospitalization, immediately post discharge and in the ambulatory setting. |
2. |
Completes
daily rounds; consults; peri-operative; peri-procedural, general and/or acute evaluations, both
in the inpatient and ambulatory settings.
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3. |
Completes
integrated assessments. |
4. |
With
the collaboration of Head and Neck Surgery/Otolaryngology faculty or by
following established clinical Guidelines and Protocols, orders additional
tests or consults as deemed appropriate. |
5. |
Performs
and communicates results of diagnostic tests following established clinical
guidelines and scope of practice. |
6. |
Consults
and communicates with clinic and hospital staff regarding abnormal findings in
the evaluations of patients. |
7. |
Performs
succinct comprehensive clinical evaluations and documents findings in medical
record. |
8. |
Facilitates
patient discharge by coordinating appropriate services and tests prior to discharge
necessary for outpatient follow-up appointments in the clinic (as
applicable). |
9. |
Develops
a comprehensive individualized plan of care for Head and Neck
Surgery/Otolaryngology patients, which includes procedures (both inpatient
and ambulatory), teaching, peri-operative/peri-procedural management, discharge planning,
ambulatory management 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.
(This may include, but is not limited to) first assist in the
Operating Suite at the discretion of the department |
11. |
Identifies
unstable or complex Head & Neck Surgical/Otolaryngology patient care
situations and facilitates appropriate intervention in the clinic and/or
hospital setting. |
12. |
Recognizes
emergency situations and initiates effective emergency care. |
13. |
Evaluates
Head and Neck Surgery/Otolaryngology patients and serves as a coordinator for
follow up procedures and tests in the ambulatory setting (as applicable). |
14. |
Assists
in the collection of outcome measures (as applicable). |
15. |
Demonstrates
critical thinking and diagnostic reasoning skills in clinical decision making
by the identification, evaluation and management of the individual needs of
patients/families. |
16. |
Demonstrates
the ability to utilize equipment in a safe manner. |
17. |
Bases
decisions made/actions taken on the relevant scientific principles,
established standards of care and/or research findings. |
18. |
Utilizes
teaching/learning theory and appropriate teaching strategies in the provision
of education to nursing staff, hospital staff, students, patients, families
and the community. |
19. |
Promotes
an environment that facilitates learning by responding to appropriate
patient/family preferences, priorities and readiness to learn. |
20. |
Updates
own knowledge base throughout the year. |
21. |
Completes
all identified clinical competencies. |
22. |
Serves
as a resource person for staff caring for the Head and Neck
Surgery/Otolaryngology patient. |
23. |
Provides
educational programs to professional and paraprofessional personnel in area
of expertise. |
24. |
Participates
in community programs, distribution of literature, as appropriate in area of
expertise. |
25. |
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. |
26. |
Collaborates
with other leaders and staff to effectively achieve patient outcome based
improvements in care. |
27. |
Provides
leadership in the development and implantation of changes in the Head and
Neck Surgery/Otolaryngology practice that positively impact patient outcomes. |
28. |
Works
collaboratively with medical and nursing staff to facilitate creative problem
solving and provide professional support. |
29. |
Participates
and initiates inter-disciplinary approaches to patient care, program
development and education. Serves as a
professional role model. |
30. |
Promotes
and practices innovation of the expanded role in the delivery of care to Head
and Neck Surgery/Otolaryngology patients and families throughout the inpatient
hospitalization, and the ambulatory setting. |
31. |
Participates
and provides leadership for committees and task forces. |
32. |
Documents
hours and submits billing reports, as appropriate. |
33. |
Reviews
and interprets Head and Neck Surgery/Otolaryngology 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. |
34. |
Participates
in clinical trials and research studies with the Principal Investigator. |
35. |
Assists
Head and Neck Surgery/Otolaryngology Faculty, Administrators and Directors in
the collection of outcome measures. |
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: The physical demands described here are representative of
those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential
functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable
individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. |
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1. |
Heavy/Hard
Work: 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: The work environment characteristics described here are
representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential
functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable
individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. |
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1. |
Working closely with others. |
2. |
Working protracted or irregular hours. |
3. |
Working around biohazards. |
4. |
Working around infectious diseases. |
5. |
Working with or near the deceased. |
6. |
Working with hands in water. |
7. |
Working with electrical hazards associated
with patient care equipment. |
SKILLS AND ABILITIES: |
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1. |
Proficiency
with computers. |
2. |
Strong
communication skills. |
Date
Reviewed/Revised: October 2017 |