Advanced Practice Professional MSK Infectious Disease

WVU Medicine

About The Position

POSITION SUMMARY: The Advanced Practice Professional (APP) has coordination and clinical skills required for comprehensive management of musculoskeletal infection patients (including biological, social, and psychological assessments). The APP coordinates involvement of the musculoskeletal infectious disease and surgical specialty teams to develop a comprehensive plan for the patient and reviews the plan of care with other members of the clinical team, participates in directing that care, performs diagnostic testing, and coordinates discharge planning/ follow-up. The APP participates in the education of residents, fellows, 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.

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, or eligibility for licensure, as a professional Registered Nurse and Advanced Practice Registered Nurse in West Virginia.
American Heart Association BLS Certification required with additional Advanced Life Support training at the discretion of the department.
Infectious disease, acute care, surgical or orthopedic experience preferred.
Eligible new graduates will be considered.
Bachelor’s Degree as Physician Assistant, or Master’s Degree as Physician Assistant required.
Graduate of an ARC-PA approved Physician Assistant (PA) training program required.
Certification by the National Commission for Certification of Physician Assistants required.
Must be licensed or eligible for licensure by the WV Board of Medicine or WV Board of Osteopathic Medicine.
American Heart Association BLS Certification required with additional Advanced Life Support training at the discretion of the department.
Infectious diseases, acute care, surgical or orthopedic experience preferred.
Eligible new graduates will be considered.
Proficiency with computers.
Strong communication skills.
Team building skills.
Problem-solving skills.

Nice To Haves

ACNPs, FNPs or CNSs.
Master’s level degree as Physician Assistant preferred.

Responsibilities

Manages comprehensive and individualized care for musculoskeletal infection patients and their families in the inpatient phase of hospitalization, immediately post-discharge, and in the ambulatory setting
Completes daily rounds and consults in the inpatient setting with the expectation to provide co-management of patients with Orthopaedics
Collaborates with the Orthopaedics Team to provide continuity of care for musculoskeletal infection patients
Performs and communicates results of diagnostic tests and next steps in care after an abnormal test.
Recognizes emergency situations and initiates effective emergency care
Evaluates musculoskeletal infection patients and serves as a coordinator for follow-up care in the ambulatory setting.
Assists in the collection of outcome measures (as applicable).
Demonstrates critical thinking and diagnostic reasoning skills in clinical decision making by the identification, evaluation, and management of individual needs of patients/ families.
Bases decisions made/ actions taken on the relevant scientific principles, established standards of care and/or research findings.
Utilizes teaching/learning theory and appropriate teaching strategies in the provision of education to nursing staff, hospital staff, students, patients, families, and the community.
Promotes an environment that facilitates learning by responding to appropriate patient/family preferences, priorities and readiness to learn.
Updates own knowledge base throughout the year.
Completes all identified clinical competencies.
Serves as a resource person for staff caring for musculoskeletal infection patients.
Provides educational programs to professional and paraprofessional personnel in area of expertise.
Documents the plan of care, interventions, and evaluations in a clear and concise manner for every patient visit in the patient’s medical record following approved hospital/UHA policies and compliance standards for documentation.
Collaborates with other leaders and staff to effectively achieve patient outcome-based improvements in care.
Provides leadership in the development and implantation of changes in the musculoskeletal infection service practice that positively impacts patient outcomes.
Works collaboratively with medical and nursing staff to facilitate creative problem solving and provide professional support.
Participates and initiates inter-disciplinary approaches to patient care, program development and education. Serves as a professional role model.
Promotes and practices innovation of the expanded role in the delivery of care to musculoskeletal infection service patients and families throughout inpatient hospitalization, perioperative phase, and the ambulatory setting.
Participates and provides leadership for committees and task forces.
Documents hours and submits billing reports, as appropriate.
Reviews and interprets musculoskeletal infection service data from sources such as patient registries, clinical and financial reports, length of stay, access to care, and cost per case reports and recommends/implements changes as necessary.
Participates in clinical trials and research studies with the Principal Investigator.
Assists musculoskeletal infection service Faculty, Administrators and Directors in the collection of outcome measures.
Other duties/projects as assigned.