What are the responsibilities and job description for the Advanced Practice Professional - Hospitalist position at Mon Health?
This Advanced Practice Provider position is a hybrid model involving collaborative care provided by both physicians and Advance Practice Providers (“APP”) for hospitalized patients. The APPs on the medical service manage the day-to-day care of hospitalized patients as well as work in the emergency room to support patient care. This is an excellent opportunity for the right candidate to join a collaborative and supportive APP/MD team practice.
Responsibilities include complete/comprehensive history and physical examination, ordering and interpretation of diagnostic studies, and prescribing appropriate treatments in collaboration with the attending physician. This position will also be available to treat and manage patients in the emergency room when volumes demand or requested by the emergency room attending physician on duty. Other responsibilities include consultation with specialist providers and other team members regarding findings/changes in patient condition, documentation of patient care/procedures per policy, and communication/education with patients and their families.
A successful candidate should have an excellent bedside manner with an ability to put patients at ease during treatment. Ultimately, you should have a strong knowledge base and a dedication to the general health and well-being of your patients.
The position is 100% clinical. The evening shift APP carries out the plan of care for patients, consults with other services as indicated, admits, and discharges patients, and performs procedures.
Education Requirement: Graduate of a master’s prepared Nurse Practitioner program OR Graduate of an Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA) approved Physician Assistant training program.
Experience Requirement: Previous experience in an inpatient hospital and/or emergency room setting is preferred.
Certification/Licensure Requirement: Current license as a Nurse Practitioner from the West Virginia Board of Nursing. Certification by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) or American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) OR; Current license as a Physician Assistant by the WV Board of Medicine. Certification by the National Commission for Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA).
Must have or be able to obtain prescriptive authority and active WV DEA.
Must be credentialed according to Mon Health’s Medical Staff bylaws and appointed as Allied Health Professional Affiliate Staff. Must possess or obtain basic life support (BLS) certification within the probationary period and maintain certification. Must possess or obtain advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) within one year of employment start and maintain certification.
Physical Requirement:
Heavy Work; Exerting up to 100 lbs. of force occasionally and/or up to 50 lbs. of force frequently and/or in excess of 20 lbs. of force constantly.
Work Schedule: Nights
Status: Full Time Regular 1.0
Location: Mon Health Medical Center Main Campus
Location of Job: WV:Morgantown:Mon Health Medical Center
Talent Acquisition Specialist: Mariana F. Ford mariana.ford@vandaliahealth.org
