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Additional Job Description:

This APP will provide support for clinic, inpatient rounding and OR first assist.

JOB TITLE & CODE:    Advanced Practice Professional (APP) - HVI - Cardiothoracic Surgery: Nurse Practitioner (88001), Physician Assistant (88101)

DEPARTMENT:    Heart and Vascular Institute

REPORTS TO:    Direct Supervisor/Director of Advanced Practice Professional of the Heart and Vascular Institute

FLSA STATUS:    Exempt

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS FOR NURSE PRACTITIONER:
EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:
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.    American Heart Association BLS certification required. Additional life support certification 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:
1.    Eligible new graduates will be considered.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

EXPERIENCE:
1.    CT Surgery, Acute care or cardiology experience preferred.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS FOR PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT:
EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:
1.    Bachelor’s OR Master’s Degree as a Medical/Surgical (as applicable) 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.
5.    American Heart Association BLS certification required. Additional life support certification at the discretion of the department.
6.    Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) at the discretion of the department.

EXPERIENCE:
1.    Eligible new graduates will be considered.

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

EXPERIENCE:
1.    CT Surgery, Acute care or cardiology 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.

1.    Manages comprehensive and individualized care for cardiothoracic surgery patients and their families in the inpatient phase of hospitalization and immediate post discharge in the ambulatory setting.
 
2.    Completes daily rounds: consults and/or pre-procedure evaluations during weekdays and as applicable, weekends/holidays as determined by specific clinical site and specialty.

3.    Completes integrated assessments, documents efficient and precise clinical evaluations/plan in the electronic medical record (EMR).

4.    With the collaboration of faculty or by following established clinical Guidelines and Protocols, orders additional labs and/or diagnostic studies or consults as deemed appropriate.

5.    Performs, interprets and /or communicates results of diagnostic tests following established clinical guidelines and scope of practice in the inpatient and outpatient setting.

6.    Communicates to patien