Advanced Practice Professional - OBGYN

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POSITION SUMMARY: The Advance Practice Professional (APP) is an individual with clinical and medical skills and expertise in the care of obstetrics/gynecology patients. The APP completes comprehensive patient health evaluations (including biological social and psychological assessments) taking into account the patients 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 coordinates discharge planning/and or follow-up (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:

of a CCNE accredited nursing program with Masters Degree in Nursing.

Certification by one of the recognized APRN Certification Centers.

or eligibility for licensure as a professional Registered Nurse and Advanced Practice Registered Nurse in Pennsylvania.

Heart Association BLS Certification required with additional Advanced Life Support training at the discretion of

the department.

EXPERIENCE:

and talented new graduates will be considered.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION CERTIFICATION AND/OR LICENSURE:

or FNP certification preferred.

Department Specific: At the discretion of the department and as applicable to the section APRNs requesting to be privileged as First Assists in perioperative services will be required to complete an ANOR approved CNOR Certificate program and obtain a passing grade on CNOR certification exam.

EXPERIENCE:

QUALIFICATIONS FOR PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT:

EDUCATION CERTIFICATION AND/OR LICENSURE:

Degree as Physician Assistant or Masters Degree as Physician Assistant required.

of an ARC-PA approved Physician Assistant (PA) training program required.

by the National Commission for Certification of Physician Assistants required.

be licensed or eligible for licensure as a Physician Assistant in the state of Pennsylvania.

Heart Association BLS Certification required with additional Advanced Life Support training at the discretion of

the department.

Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) at the discretion of the department.

EXPERIENCE:

and talented new graduates will be considered.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION CERTIFICATION AND/OR LICENSURE:

level degree as Physician Assistant preferred.

EXPERIENCE:

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.

comprehensive and individualized care for obstetrics/gynecology patients and their families in the inpatient phase of hospitalization (as applicable) and in the ambulatory setting.

daily rounds as applicable; consults and/or pre-procedure/evaluations (as applicable). Provides both urgent and chronic management of OB/Gyn patients in the ambulatory setting.

integrated assessments.

the collaboration of obstetrics/gynecology faculty or by following established clinical Guidelines and Protocols orders additional tests or consults as deemed appropriate.

and communicates results of diagnostic tests following established clinical guidelines and scope of practice.

and communicates with clinic and hospital staff regarding abnormal findings in the evaluations of patients.

succinct comprehensive clinical evaluations and documents findings in medical record.

patient discharge and/or follow-up by coordinating appropriate services and tests necessary for outpatient follow-up appointments in the clinic (as applicable).

necessary procedures following established clinical guidelines and Protocols and scope of practice (SOP).

a comprehensive individualized plan of care for obstetrics/gynecology patients which includes teaching disposition planning and necessary referral to other members of the health care team as necessary.

expertise in caring for patients across the age continuum of their educational experience and certification.

in physician rounds as applicable.

unstable or complex obstetrics/gynecology patient care situations and facilitates appropriate intervention in the clinic and/or hospital setting.

emergency situations and initiates effective emergency care.

obstetrics/gynecology patients and serves as a coordinator for follow up procedures and tests in the ambulatory setting (as applicable).

in the collection of outcome measures (as applicable).

critical thinking and diagnostic reasoning skills in clinical decision making by the identification evaluation and management of the individual needs of obstetrics/gynecology patients/families.

the ability to utilize equipment in a safe manner.

decisions made/actions taken on the relevant scientific principles established standards of care and/or research findings.

teaching/learning theory and appropriate teaching strategies in the provision of education to nursing staff hospital staff students patients families and the community.

an environment that facilitates learning by responding to appropriate patient/family preferences priorities and readiness to learn.

the effectiveness of patient/family teaching and collaborates with the nursing and clinical staff in the completion of education plan.

own knowledge base throughout the year.

all identified clinical competencies.

as a resource person for staff caring for the obstetrics/gynecology patient.

educational programs to professional and paraprofessional personnel in area of expertise.

nursing personnel in all levels of clinical practice.

in community programs distribution of literature as appropriate in area of expertise.

effectively with patients/families physician and ancillary services at all levels to assure coordinated efficient patient care.

the plan of care interventions and evaluations in a clear and concise manner for every patient visit in the patients medical record following approved hospital/UHA policies and compliance standards for documentation.

all interventions in the patients medical record following approved hospital/UHA policies and compliance standards for documentation.

with other leaders and staff to effectively achieve patient outcome based improvements in care.

leadership in the development and implantation of changes in the obstetrics/gynecology practice that positively impact patient outcomes.

collaboratively with medical and nursing staff to facilitate creative problem solving and provide professional support.

and initiates inter-disciplinary approaches to patient care program development and education. Serves as a professional role model.

and practices innovation of the expanded role in the delivery of care to obstetrics/gynecology patients and families throughout the inpatient hospitalization and the ambulatory setting.

and provides leadership for committees and task forces.

hours and submits billing reports as appropriate.

in the WVUH/UHA Performance Improvement Plan.

information from Performance Improvement activities changing practice as necessary to improve care provided to patients.

and interprets obstetrics/gynecology 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.

in clinical trials and research studies with the Principal Investigator.

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.

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.

closely with others.

or irregular hours.

around biohazards.

around infectious diseases.

with or near the deceased.

with hands in water.

hazards associated with patient care equipment.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

with computers.

communication skills.

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

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Exempt/Non-Exempt:

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Cost Center:

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Equal Opportunity Employer

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.