ADVANCED PRACTICE PROFESSIONALS | Neurosurgery | INPATIENT | Nurse Practitioner (85001) or Physician Assistant (85101)

Welcome! We’re excited you’re considering an opportunity with us! To apply to this position and be considered, click the Apply button located above this message and complete the application in full.  Below, you’ll find other important information about this position. 

The West Virginia University Health System, the state’s largest health system and largest private employer, comprises 18 hospitals throughout the state and bordering states. In addition, it includes five institutes, as well as providing management services for other local hospitals through affiliate agreements.

Whether you are caring for our patients at one of the critical access hospitals, community sites, regional or academic medical centers, we are all one WVU Health System.

Work Here. Thrive Here.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS FOR NURSE PRACTITIONER:
EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:
1.    Graduate of a CCNE accredited nursing program with Master’s Degree in Nursing (or MEC approved equivalent).
2.    National Certification Corporation (NCC) or Pediatric Nursing Certification Board (PNCB) certification as NNP, ACPNP, PCPNP or FNP.
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.    Neonatal ICU, acute care or pediatric experience preferred.  
2.    Eligible new graduates will be considered.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:
1.    NNP or ACPNP certification preferred.
2.    Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification preferred.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS FOR PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT:
EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:
1.    Bachelor’s Degree or Master’s degree as 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 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.    Neonatal ICU, acute care or pediatric experience preferred.    
2.    Eligible new graduates will be considered.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:
1.    Master’s level degree as Physician Assistant preferred. 
2.    Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification.
3.    Fellowship in Neonatal Medicine preferred.
4.    Pediatric CAQ 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 in the inpatient phase of hospitalization.
2.    Completes daily rounds; consults and/or pre-procedure/evaluations.
3.    Completes integrated assessments.
4.    With the collaboration of neonatal faculty or by following established clinical Guidelines and Protocols, orders additional tests or consults as deemed appropriate. Sees newborns independently. 
5.    Performs and communicates results of diagnostic tests following established clinical guidelines and scope of practice.
6.    Consults and communicates with 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 and/or follow-up by coordinating appropriate services and tests prior to discharge necessary for outpatient follow-up appointments in the clinic (as applicable).  
9.    Performs necessary procedures following established clinical guidelines and protocols and Scope of Practice (SOP).
Neonatal Resucitation and stabilization to include: 

-Neonatal Intubation 

-Emergent central line placement and management

-Needle thoracentesis for pneumothorax

-Managing newborns on respiratory support including CPAP, high flow blended nasal cannula or free flow oxygen 

-Arterial blood draws

-NG/OG placement

10.    Develops a comprehensive individualized plan of care for neonatal patients, which includes teaching, discharge planning and necessary referral to other members of the hea