CAMC Health System
Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner - Orthopedic Surgery - Preston Memoria
CAMC Health System, Kingwood, West Virginia, United States, 26537
Job Summary
The Advanced Practice Provider (APP) is responsible for the comprehensive care of orthopedic surgery patients per established clinical protocols. Evaluates and assesses patients, coordinates education and plan for care in both inpatient, surgical and/or outpatient setting. Works in collaboration and is a liaison between patients, families, physicians and health care services and community service providers. The APP works under the supervision of the physician.
Responsibilities
The Advanced Practice Provider (APP) shall provide compassionate, comprehensive management of our patients according to privileges approved by the Medical Staff Office and established clinical protocols in both the inpatient and outpatient setting. The APP has responsibility, authority and accountability for the provision of care through supervision by and collaboration with a physician. The Advanced Practice Provider manages and provides patient care activities for a group of patients and their families through the application of independent judgment, communication and collaboration with all team members. The APP establishes and maintains collaborative relationships with physicians, other health care providers, patients and their families, to achieve desired patient outcomes throughout the continuum of care. The APP shall work under the supervision of a physician.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities • Previous experience in a surgical setting strongly preferred. • Heavy Work: Frequent lifting and/or carrying of objects weighing up to 50 lbs with a maximum lifting of 100 lbs.
Education
Graduate of an accreditation review commission on the Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA) approved Physician Assistant training program.
OR
Graduate of a Master's prepared Nurse Practitioner Program (Required)
Credentials:
Current unrestricted license as a Physician Assistant by the WV Board of Medicine or Osteopathic Board. Certified by the National Commission for Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA).
OR
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (Required) Current license as a Nurse Practitioner from the West Virginia Board of Nursing. Certified by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) or American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP)
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support • Basic Life Support (Required) • Current Federal and WV Drug Enforcement Agency Certificate. • Must be credentialed according to Mon Health's Medical Staff By-Laws and appointed as Allied Health Professional Affiliate Staff
Work Schedule:
Days
Status:
Full Time Regular 1.0
Location:
Preston Memorial Hospital
Location of Job:
WV:Kingwood:Preston Memorial Hospital
Talent Acquisition Specialist:
Kymberly S. Gillespie kymberly.gillespie@vandaliahealth.org
The Advanced Practice Provider (APP) is responsible for the comprehensive care of orthopedic surgery patients per established clinical protocols. Evaluates and assesses patients, coordinates education and plan for care in both inpatient, surgical and/or outpatient setting. Works in collaboration and is a liaison between patients, families, physicians and health care services and community service providers. The APP works under the supervision of the physician.
Responsibilities
The Advanced Practice Provider (APP) shall provide compassionate, comprehensive management of our patients according to privileges approved by the Medical Staff Office and established clinical protocols in both the inpatient and outpatient setting. The APP has responsibility, authority and accountability for the provision of care through supervision by and collaboration with a physician. The Advanced Practice Provider manages and provides patient care activities for a group of patients and their families through the application of independent judgment, communication and collaboration with all team members. The APP establishes and maintains collaborative relationships with physicians, other health care providers, patients and their families, to achieve desired patient outcomes throughout the continuum of care. The APP shall work under the supervision of a physician.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities • Previous experience in a surgical setting strongly preferred. • Heavy Work: Frequent lifting and/or carrying of objects weighing up to 50 lbs with a maximum lifting of 100 lbs.
Education
Graduate of an accreditation review commission on the Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA) approved Physician Assistant training program.
OR
Graduate of a Master's prepared Nurse Practitioner Program (Required)
Credentials:
Current unrestricted license as a Physician Assistant by the WV Board of Medicine or Osteopathic Board. Certified by the National Commission for Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA).
OR
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (Required) Current license as a Nurse Practitioner from the West Virginia Board of Nursing. Certified by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) or American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP)
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support • Basic Life Support (Required) • Current Federal and WV Drug Enforcement Agency Certificate. • Must be credentialed according to Mon Health's Medical Staff By-Laws and appointed as Allied Health Professional Affiliate Staff
Work Schedule:
Days
Status:
Full Time Regular 1.0
Location:
Preston Memorial Hospital
Location of Job:
WV:Kingwood:Preston Memorial Hospital
Talent Acquisition Specialist:
Kymberly S. Gillespie kymberly.gillespie@vandaliahealth.org