Advanced Practice Provider - Pulmonology
Job in
Morgantown, Monongalia County, West Virginia, 26501, USA
Listing for:
West Virginia University Medical Corporation dba University Health Associates
Full Time
position
Listed on 2026-02-08
Job specializations:
-
Healthcare
Healthcare Nursing, Pulmonary
Job Description & How to Apply Below
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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.
Whether you are caring for our patients at one of the critical access hospitals, community sites, regional or academic medical centers, we are all one WVU Health System.
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Additional
Job Description POSITION SUMMARY: The Advanced Practice Professional (APP) has coordination and clinical skills required for the comprehensive management of pulmonary patients, (including biological, social, nutritional and psychological assessments). 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 discharge planning (as applicable) and outpatient management.
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 is not limited to.
Manages comprehensive and individualized care for pulmonary patients and their families during the inpatient phase of hospitalization immediately post discharge (as applicable) and in the ambulatory setting.Completes daily rounds; consults and/or pre-procedure/evaluations.Completes integrated assessments.With the collaboration of pulmonary faculty or by following established clinical Guidelines and Protocols, orders additional tests or consults as deemed appropriate.Performs and communicates results of diagnostic tests following established clinical guidelines and scope of practice.Consults and communicates with clinic and hospital staff regarding abnormal findings in the evaluations of patients.Performs succinct comprehensive clinical evaluations and documents findings in medical record.Facilitates patient discharge by coordinating appropriate services and tests prior to discharge necessary for outpatient follow-up appointments in the clinic (as applicable).Develops a comprehensive individualized plan of care for pulmonary patients, which includes teaching, discharge planning, ambulatory follow-up and necessary referral to other members of the health care team as necessary.Demonstrates expertise in caring for patients across the age continuum of their educational experience and certification.Identifies unstable or complex pulmonary patient care situations and facilitates appropriate intervention in the clinic and/or hospital setting.Recognizes emergency situations and initiates effective emergency care.Evaluates pulmonary patients and serves as a coordinator for follow up procedures and tests in the ambulatory setting (as applicable).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 the individual needs of patients/families.Demonstrates the ability to utilize equipment in a safe manner.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 the pulmonary patient.Provides educational programs to professional and paraprofessional personnel in area of expertise.Participates in community programs, distribution of literature, as appropriate 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 pulmonary practice that positively impact patient outcomes.Works collaboratively with medical and nursing staff…
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