POSITION DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE &CODE:ADVANCED PRACTICE PROFESSIONALS - Clinical Lead Advanced Practice Educator for Pediatrics, Section of Neonatology

Nurse Practitioner (85001) or Physician Assistant (85101)

DEPARTMENT:Department of Pediatrics, Section of Neonatology

REPORTS TO:Administrator, Division Director of Neonatology, Department Chairman, Director of Office of Advanced Practice Professionals

FLSA STATUS:Exempt

POSITION SUMMARY: The Advanced Practice Professional will continue with the core duties and responsibilities as outlined in the job description as a NICU APP; and will serve as a NICU Division Clinical Lead APP Educator. The Clinical Lead APP Educator coordinates the clinical development of all provider types including medical and nursing students in the Pediatric Neonatology Division; developing program education and the proctoring of clinical care and procedural skills.

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.

EXPERIENCE:

1.Must have experience in the Neonatology Intensive Care Unit.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:

1.NNP certification preferred; ACPNP could be considered.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS FOR PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT:

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:

1.Bachelor's Degree or Master's Degree as a Medical/Surgical (as applicable) 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 WV Board of Osteopathic Medicine.

5.American Heart Association BLS Certification required with additional Advanced Life Support training at the discretion of the

department.

EXPERIENCE:

1.Must have experience in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:

1.Master's Degree as Physician Assistant preferred.

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.Educates NICU personnel and learners to ensure the providers and support staff are clinically competent and well-developed cohesive work force to meet patient care needs.

2.Functions as a staff role model by promoting cooperative problem solving, positive progressive learning environment, individual and group goal orientation, appropriate delegation of division duties/activities and the building of the esprit de corps through individual coaching and counseling, regular attendance at meetings, assists with competency appraisals, and active participation in educational activities of the division.

3.Assists in the development and implementation of ongoing educational programs for professional and support staff, which includes new employee orientation, in-service continuing education, and new equipment and/or systems training which enables the staff and learners to perform based on current policy/procedures and state-of-the-art practices.

4.Maintains effective communication with Medical Staff, patients, learners, and other departments as necessary to assure identification of problems and provide problem resolution in support of the hospital's mission of quality care delivery.

5.Communicates effectively with physicians, nurses and other personnel in problem identification and resolution in a timely manner.

6.Works in conjunction with the staff of Pediatric Neonatology/NICU and Chairman of Pediatrics to disseminate necessary information to others by written and/or verbal means.

7.Works in conjunction with the leadership staff and staff/physicians in identifying areas of opportunity for improved education and quality care delivery utilizing mentoring and the Performance Improvement process.

8.Communicates employee concerns to the appropriate personnel, as applicable.

9.Plans, organizes, implements, and evaluates the delivery of care in accordance with Standards of Practice and Standards of Care.

10.Collaborates with staff to ensure that APP care is consistent with medical staff procedures.

11.Facilitates the professional development of personnel and learners. Oversees and participates in the orientation, training, and continuing education of the staff (departmental and interdepartmental) and other health related personnel.

12.Directs and monitors the instruction, supervision and evaluation of student learners and employees in collaboration with division leadership.

13.Assures continuous clinical and professional growth through attendance of workshops, seminars, giving in-services, and monitoring staff orientation plans as applicable.

14.Identifies current and anticipates future departmental educational needs. Collaborates with Education Specialist and staff in the development of departmental education plan, including evaluation of the process and outcome, and facilitation of staff participation.

15.Improves and maintains management skills by participating in self-development activities such as seminars, workshops, classes, and literature review.

16.Other duties may be assigned by the Faculty Supervisor/Division Chief, Chairman of Pediatrics.

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.

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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.

PERFORMANCE STANDARD: Adheres to the established Performance Expectations for WVUH Employees in the areas of People, Service, Performance Improvement and Shared Values & Culture.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1.Working closely with others.

2.Protracted or irregular hours.

3.Working around biohazards.

4.Working around infectious diseases.

5.Working with or near the deceased.

6.Working with hands in water.

7.Electrical hazards associated with patient care equipment.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

1.Proficiency with computers.

2.Strong communication skills.

Date Reviewed/Revised: September 13, 2022

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