APP (PA or NP) – General Surgery (JR23-27783)

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The Nurse Practitioner (NP) is an independent health care provider, who, working collaboratively with the physician, is responsible for providing The Advanced Practice Professional (APP) has coordination and clinical skills required for the comprehensive management of patients, (including biological, social and psychological assessments). The APP coordinates involvement of medical/surgical 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, peri-operative services, 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 PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT:
EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:
1. Bachelors or Masters Degree as a Medical/Surgical Physician Assistant.
2. Graduate of an ARC-PA approved Physician Assistant (PA) training program.
3. Certification by the National Commission for Certification of Physician Assistants.
4. Must be licensed or eligible for licensure by the WV Board of Medicine.
5. BLS Certification required with additional Advanced Life Support training at the discretion of the department.
EXPERIENCE:
1. Eligible and talented new graduates will be considered.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:
1. Masters level education as Medical/Surgical (as applicable) Physician Assistant 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.

1. Manages comprehensive and individualized care for patients and their families.
2. Completes daily rounds; consults and/or pre-procedure/evaluations.
3. Completes integrated assessments.
4. With the collaboration of 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… For full info follow application link.

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