Advanced Practice Professional- Dermatology; Melanoma) Job Wheeling area,West Virginia USA,Healthcare

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The Advanced Practice Professional (APP) provides high-quality, patient-centered care as a member of the interdisciplinary healthcare team. Working collaboratively with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals, the APP assesses, diagnoses, treats, and manages patients within their scope of practice and area of specialty. The APP is responsible for delivering evidence-based care, promoting positive patient outcomes, maintaining professional and regulatory standards, and supporting the clinical, educational, and operational goals of the department and organization.

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Job Description:

WVU Medicine's Wheeling Hospital is seeking an APP for their Skin Cancer & Melanoma Center! This position is a Monday through Friday, outpatient role.

WV Health System Highlights:
The West Virginia University Health System is West Virginia’s largest health system and the state’s largest employer with more than 3,400 licensed beds, 4,600 providers, 35,000 employees, and $7billion in total operating revenues. The Health System is comprised of 25 hospitals – including J.W. Ruby Memorial Hospital, an 880-bed academic medical center, and the 150-bed WVU Medicine Children’s Hospital in Morgantown, West Virginia – and five institutes.

To learn more, visit WVUMedicine.org. Forbes ranks WVU Health System “Best Among America’s Large Employers” Ranked Top 150 Places to Work in healthcare by Becker’s Healthcare Ranked within the top 100 Forbes 2023 list of “America’s Best Employers for Women” Recognized Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

For additional questions, please contact Bri Sellew, Sr. Physician Talent Advisor, Brianne.sellew

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS FOR NURSE PRACTITIONER

Graduate of a CCNE accredited nursing program with Master’s Degree in Nursing.

National Certification by one of the recognized APRN Certification Centers.

Licensure or eligibility for licensure as a professional Registered Nurse and Advanced Practice Registered Nurse in West Virginia.

BLS Certification required with additional Advanced Life Support training at the discretion of the department.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

ACNPs and FNPs considered.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelors Degree in Medical Sciences OR Masters Degree in Medical Sciences OR Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies (MSPAS) required.

Certification by the National Commission for the Certification of Physician Assistants required.

Must be licensed or eligible for licensure by the WV Board of Medicine.

BLS Certification required with additional Advanced Life Support training at the discretion of the department.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Advanced Practice Professional (APP) has coordination and clinical skills required for the comprehensive management of Dermatology patients. The APP coordinates involvement of medical 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 and coordinates disposition decisions and discharge planning/follow-up (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. Such service may include, but are not limited to.

5. 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:
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