APP - Dermatology

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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.

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Additional Job Description:

JOB TITLE & CODE: ADVANCED PRACTICE PROFESSIONAL – Dermatology – Nurse Practitioner (85001) or Physician Assistant (85101)

DEPARTMENT: Department of Dermatology

REPORTS TO: Administrator, Faculty Supervisor, Chairman and Office of Advanced Practice Professionals

FLSA STATUS: Exempt

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.

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

EXPERIENCE:

1. Dermatology experience REQUIRED.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:

1. ACNPs and FNPs considered.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:

1. Bachelor's Degree in Medical Sciences OR Masters Degree in Medical Sciences OR Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies (MSPAS) required.
2. Certification by the National Commission for the Certification of Physician Assistants required.
3. Must be licensed or eligible for licensure by the WV Board of Medicine.
4. BLS Certification required with additional Advanced Life Support training at the discretion of the department.
5. Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) at the discretion of the department.

EXPERIENCE:

1. Dermatology experience REQUIRED.

CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: ... (full duties list as provided in posting)