Website Wvumedicine
About Wvumedicine
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.
Job Summary
The Advanced Practice Professional (APP) has coordination and clinical skills required for the comprehensive management of plastic surgery patients, including biological, social and psychological assessments. The APP coordinates involvement of medical/surgical specialty teams necessary to develop a comprehensive plan for the patient, and reviews the plan of care with the other members of the clinical team, participates in directing that care, performs diagnostic/therapeutic procedures, peri-operative services, and coordinates discharge planning (as applicable). The APP participates in the education of residents and medical/nursing students. Provide healthcare services consistent with state law and the requirements of the professional licensing or certification authority and/or hospital privileges, where applicable.
Key Responsibilities
- Coordinate and manage plastic surgery patients.
- Participate in directing patient care.
- Perform diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.
- Coordinate discharge planning.
- Educate residents and medical/nursing students.
Requirements
- Graduate of a CCNE accredited nursing program with Master’s Degree in Nursing.
- National Certification by one of the recognized APRN Certification Centers.
- Licensure as a professional Registered Nurse and Advanced Practice Registered Nurse in West Virginia.
- American Heart Association BLS Certification required.
- Acute care, surgical or plastic surgery experience preferred.
Preferred Qualifications
- RNFA certification.
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