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JOB TITLE &CODE: ADVANCED PRACTICE PROFESSIONALS – Clinical Lead APP, Heart & Vascular Institute – Cardiothoracic Surgery
Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant
DEPARTMENT: Heart and Vascular Institute (HVI)
REPORTS TO: Direct Supervisor, Administrative Director of HVI and Senior APP/Director from Office of Advanced Practice Professionals
FLSA STATUS: Exempt
POSITION SUMMARY: The Advanced Practice Professional (APP) will continue with the core duties and responsibilities outlined in the job description as an APP within the Heart and Vascular Institute Cardiothoracic Surgery service line. Coordinates the clinical aspects related to the Heart and Vascular Institute including education, advancement of skills and maintenance of the APP scope of practice.
Provide healthcare services consistent with state law and the requirements of the professional licensing or certification authority and/or hospital privileges, where applicable. Such a service may include but is not limited to:
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS FOR NURSE PRACTITIONER:
EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:
1. Graduate from a CCNE accredited nursing program with a 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. American Heart Association BLS Certification required with additional Advanced Life Support training at the discretion of the
department.
EXPERIENCE:
1. Must have at least three years’ experience in Cardiothoracic Surgery.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:
1. ACNPs or FNPs.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS FOR PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT:
EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:
1. Bachelor's degree or master's degree as a Physician Assistant is required.
2. Graduate from an ARC-PA approved Physician Assistant (PA) training program required.
3. Certification by the National Commission for Certification of Physician Assistants is 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 BLS Certification required with additional Advanced Life Support training at the discretion of the
department.
EXPERIENCE:
1. Must have at least three years’ experience in Cardiothoracic Surgery.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:
1. Master’s Degree as 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 inpatient APP personnel to ensure the availability of appropriately credentialed, clinically competent, and well-developed cohesive work force to meet patient care needs. Navigates credentialing/privileging and facility directives at regional sites to assure adherence to local policies.
2. Functions as a staff role model by promoting cooperative problem solving, positive progressive discipline, individual and group goal orientation, appropriate delegation of division duties/activities and the building of the esprit de corps through individual coaching and counseling, regular attendance at meetings, assisting with annual performance appraisals, and actively participates in the activities of the division.
3. Assists in the development and implementation of ongoing educational programs for professional and support staff that include new employee orientation, in-service continuing education, procedural training, and new equipment and/or systems training which enable the staff to perform based on current policy/procedures and state-of-the-art practices.
4. Manages the inpatient personnel to ensure adequate APP coverage in the inpatient settings to meet the patient's needs.
5. Maintains effective communication with Medical Staff, patients, staff, and other departments as necessary to assure identification of problems and provide problem resolution in support of the hospital’s mission of quality care delivery.
6. Communicates effectively with physicians, nurses and other personnel in problem identification and resolution in a timely manner.
7. Works in conjunction with the staff and department leadership of HVI to disseminate necessary information to others by written and/or verbal means.
8. Works in conjunction with the leadership of staff and physicians in identifying areas of opportunity for improved efficiency and improvement in quality care delivery utilizing the Performance Improvement process.
9. Communicates employee concerns to the appropriate personnel, as applicable.
10. Plans, organizes, implements, and evaluates the delivery of care in accordance with Standards of Practice and Standards of Care.
11. Collaborates with medical staff of assigned facilities to ensure that APP care is consistent with local and regional medical staff procedures.
12. Facilitates the professional development of personnel. Oversees and participates in the orientation, training, and continuing education of the staff (departmental and interdepartmental) and other health related personnel.
13. Directs and monitors the instruction, supervision, and evaluation of students and new employees.
14. Assures continuous personal and professional growth through attendance at workshops, seminars, giving in-services, and monitoring staff orientation plans as applicable.
15. Identifies current and anticipates future departmental educational needs. Collaborates with department leadership and staff in the development of departmental education plans, including evaluation of the process and outcome, and facilitation of staff participation.
16. Improves and maintains personal management skills by participating in self-development activities such as seminars, workshops, classes, and literature review.
17. Participates in research and quality initiatives.
18. Other duties may be assigned by the department leadership or Chair of HVI.
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.
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 weighing 40+ pounds.
PERFORMANCE STANDARD: Adheres to the established Performance Expectations for WVUH Employees in the areas of People, Service, Performance Improvement and Shared Values & Culture.
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.
1. Working closely with others.
2. Protracted or irregular hours.
3. Working around biohazards.
4. Working around infectious diseases.
5. Working with or near the deceased.
6. Working with your hands in water.
7. Electrical hazards associated with patient care equipment.
8. Travel to regional sites as needed.
SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
1. Proficiency with computers.
2. Strong communication skills.
Date Reviewed/Revised: June 9, 2025
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40
Shift:
Exempt/Non-Exempt:
United States of America (Exempt)
Company:
UHA University Health Associates
Cost Center:
7920 UHA HVI Martinsburg
Address:
2500 Hospital Drive
Martinsburg
West Virginia
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