Advanced Practice Professional - Pediatric Hematology - Oncology

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Additional Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Advance Practice Professional (APP) is an individual with clinical skills and medical skills, with an expertise in the care of Hematology/Oncology (hem/onc) pediatric patients. The APP completes comprehensive patient health evaluations (including biological, social, and psychological assessments), taking into account their 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:

  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 with additional Advanced Life Support training at the discretion of the department.
  5. American Heart Association Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) at the discretion of the department.
  6. American Heart Association Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) at the discretion of the department.

• EXPERIENCE:

  1. Eligible new graduates will be considered.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:
  1. OCN or AOCN certification preferred
  2. <
  3. EXPERIENCE:
     1. Hematology/oncology, acute care, or pediatric experience preferred.
     2. <

        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 Board of Osteopathic Medicine.
          5. American Heart Association BLS Certification required with additional Advanced Life Support training at the discretion of the department.
          6. American Heart Association Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) at the discretion of the department.
          7. American Heart Association Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) at the discretion of the department.

        • EXPERIENCE:

          1. Eligible new graduates will be considered.

        PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

        • EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:
          1. Master's level degree as Physician Assistant preferred.
          2. <
          3. EXPERIENCE:
             1. Hematology/oncology, acute care, or pediatric experience preferred.
             2. <

                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 Endocrine, GI, Immunology, Rheumatology, and Nephrology patients and their families in the infusion center, during inpatient hospitalization, and in the ambulatory setting.
                2. Completes daily rounds; consults and/or pre-treatment or pre-procedure/evaluations in the infusion center. Participates in ambulatory clinics as applicable.
                3. Completes integrated assessments.
                4. With the collaboration of hem/onc faculty or by following established clinical Guidelines and Protocols, orders additional tests or consults as deemed appropriate.
                5. Performs and communicates results of diagnostic tests following established clinical guidelines and scope of practice.
                6. Consults and communicates with clinic and 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 ordering/coordinating appropriate services and tests prior to discharge from the infusion center 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).
                10. Develops a comprehensive individualized plan of care for hem/onc pediatric patients, which includes acute management, teaching, discharge planning, and necessary referral to other members of the health care team as necessary.
                11. Demonstrates expertise in caring for patients across the age continuum of their educational experience and certification.
                12. Participate in physician rounds, (as applicable).
                13. Identifies unstable or complex hem/onc pediatric patient care situations and facilitates appropriate intervention in the infusion center, clinic, and/or hospital setting.
                14. Recognizes emergency situations and initiates effective emergency care.
                15. Evaluates hem/onc pediatric patients and directs follow-up procedures and tests in the ambulatory setting (as applicable).
                16. Assists in the collection of outcome measures (as applicable).
                17. Demonstrates critical thinking and diagnostic reasoning skills in clinical decision making by the identification, evaluation, and management of the individual needs of patients/families.
                18. Demonstrates the ability to utilize equipment in a safe manner.
                19. Bases decisions made/actions taken on the relevant scientific principles, established standards of care, and/or research findings.
                20. Utilizes teaching/learning theory and appropriate teaching strategies in the provision of education to nursing staff, hospital staff, students, patients, families, and the community.
                21. Promotes an environment that facilitates learning by responding to appropriate patient/family preferences, priorities, and readiness to learn.
                22. Evaluates the effectiveness of patient/family teaching and collaborates with the nursing and clinical staff in the completion of education plan.
                23. Updates own knowledge base throughout the year.
                24. Completes all identified clinical competencies.
                25. Serves as a resource person for staff caring for the hem/onc pediatric patient.
                26. Provides educational programs to professional and paraprofessional personnel in area of expertise.
                27. Mentors nursing personnel in all levels of clinical practice.
                28. Participates in community programs, distribution of literature, as appropriate in area of expertise.
                29. Communicates effectively with patients/families, physician, and ancillary services at all levels to assure coordinated efficient patient care.
                30. Documents the plan of care, interventions, and evaluations in a clear and concise manner for every patient visit in the patient's medical record following approved hospital/UHA policies and compliance standards for documentation.
                31. Documents all interventions in the patient's medical record following approved hospital/UHA policies and compliance standards for documentation.
                32. Collaborates with other leaders and staff to effectively achieve patient outcome-based improvements in care.
                33. Provides leadership in the development and implementation of changes in the hem/onc practice that positively impact patient outcomes.
                34. Works collaboratively with medical and nursing staff to facilitate creative problem solving and provide professional support.
                35. Participates and initiates inter-disciplinary approaches to patient care, program development, and education. Serves as a professional role model.
                36. Promotes and practices innovation of the expanded role in the delivery of care to hem/onc pediatric patients and families in the infusion center, the inpatient hospitalization, and the ambulatory setting.
                37. Participates and provides leadership for committees and task forces.
                38. Documents hours and submits billing reports, as appropriate.
                39. Participates in the WVUH/UHA Performance Improvement Plan.
                40. Applies information from Performance Improvement activities, changing practice as necessary, to improve care provided to patients.
                41. Reviews and interprets hem/onc 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.
                42. Participates in clinical trials and research studies with the Principal Investigator.
                43. Assists Faculty, Administrators, and Directors in the collection of outcome measures.
                44. Adheres to the established Performance Expectations for UHA Employees in the areas of People, Service, Performance Improvement, and Shared Values & Culture.
                45. Oversees and provides comprehensive and individualized care for evaluating and managing patients in the infusion center within practice scope.
                46. Provides direct supervision of patients in the infusion center until last patient receiving an infusion leaves the infusion center.

                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 weighting 40+ pounds.