The Department of Neurology is searching for an Advanced Practice Provider (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant) to provide comprehensive care to pediatric Neurology patients with a focus on management of neurological conditions, medication management, and coordination of care within a multidisciplinary team.
Clinical Care
The APP will provide direct patient care through in-person visits which include assessments, diagnosis, treatment planning, and ongoing management of pediatric neurological conditions. The APP will cultivate a patient centric environment and serves as the focal professional for the continuity of care in patient care within scope of practice standards, as well as specialty standards.
The APP provide assessment, triage, and therapeutic management of patient/family needs throughout the disease process as an integral part of an interdisciplinary team. The APP in the ambulatory setting, provides optimal patient care, from diagnostic to prognostic matters.
The APP works in collaboration with the attending supervising/collaborating physicians in accordance with state law and hospital regulations, hospital policy, protocols and clinical pathways and may provide team-based care.
The APP obtains medical histories, performs histories, performs physical examinations, review/orders diagnostic/therapeutic tests and radiologic results, formulates and manages patient treatment plans. The APP may perform procedures, prescribes treatment and medications in accordance with institutional and state guidelines, as well as when necessary for scope within specialty or professional competency standards.
Consistently maintains high productivity according to departmental standards.
Patient Education
The APP will educate patients/families on care and recommended or available resources. In collaboration with supervising/collaborating MD.
The APP as a part of a multidisciplinary team provide psychosocial support to patients, their family members, and significant others in a caring, ethical, and professional manner.
The APP will provide care coordination through collaboration with physicians, nursing, and other healthcare professionals to ensure comprehensive and coordinated care for patients.
The APP will apply evidence-based principles and guidelines for Pediatric Neurological treatment, staying updated on the latest research and clinical recommendations.
Documentation
The APP ensures appropriate documentation within the accordance of hospital and regulatory requirements and protects information of all forms.
Quality management
The APP is expected to demonstrate a high standard of moral and ethical behavior, professionalism, compassion, and commitment to patient care.
Engages in daily continuous quality improvement by identifying and implementing processes for improvement. The APP will also ensure compliance with patient related healthcare regulatory requirements, standards and recommendations.
The chosen candidate will provide comprehensive clinical care of Pediatric Neurology patients. Provide appropriate medical procedures consistent with departmental guidelines, privileging, and clinical roles/responsibilities. The selected candidate will manage various Neurological conditions. This individual will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of physicians, nursing, social workers and other healthcare providers to deliver holistic care. In collaboration with patients, pharmacists, care coordinators, and while navigating an evolving payor landscape, the incumbent will develop and implement individualized treatment plans, including counseling, lifestyle modification, and medication management. Additionally, the incumbent will provide ongoing support and education to patients and families.
Clinical:
Independently and in collaboration with physician(s) and interdisciplinary team members, provides comprehensive clinical and organizational direction and leadership to the healthcare provider team in the care of patients.
Performs comprehensive history and physical assessment
Documents findings noting pertinent normal and abnormal findings
Orders and interprets the appropriate diagnostic labs and tests
Forms medical diagnoses based on history, assessment and diagnostic findings
Develops, implements and evaluates treatment plans
Prescribes and recommends pharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions
Initiates appropriate specialty consultations referrals when requisite
Initiates and evaluates clinical pathways and protocols
Collaborates with Attendings and/or Fellows regarding admissions and community transfers
Facilitates the timely flow of patients via collaboration with interdisciplinary team members and supports all interdisciplinary relationships
Recognizes acute/emergent situations requiring immediate responsiveness and initiates life-saving interventions, alerting the interdisciplinary team members for assistance
Recognizes and incorporates age-specific requirements, communicates plan of care with patients and families
Advocates for patients and family members in educational needs, treatment options, participation in care and ethical issues and patient rights with recognition and consideration of the diverse needs of the individual/family
Provides consultation in specialty area
Maintains confidentiality of patient information
Coordinates meeting applicable clinical standards for all disciplines in collaboration with interdisciplinary team members
Explains the necessity, preparation, nature and anticipated effects of procedure(s) to patients, patient families, staff and students
Performs designated procedures after demonstrated competency
Educational:
Acts as a clinical resource, utilizing both formal and informal opportunities for the education of other members of the interdisciplinary team.
Provides education consistent with evidence-based practices and protocols
Precepts APP students and provides mentoring for other APP's
Provides outreach and education to the community and within the Advanced Practice arena
Coordinates meeting applicable educational standards for all disciplines in collaboration with interdisciplinary team members
Leadership:
Acts as a role model to colleagues, interdisciplinary team members, the institution and to the community
Demonstrates respect to all within the institution and community
Demonstrates leadership abilities in the development, mentorship and empowerment of others within the healthcare community
Assumes leadership role in the development of the Advanced Practice Role to patients, families, other healthcare professionals and to the community
Coordinates meeting applicable leadership standards for all disciplines in collaboration with physician(s) and team members
Meets leadership competency standards
Quality/Stewardship/Outcomes:
Participates in, supports and leads quality assurance initiatives, performance improvement, benchmarking initiatives to advance patient care delivery
Utilizes research and Evidence-Based practice in the delivery of patient care
Evaluates the implications of access, quality, safety and cost on the delivery of healthcare
Participates in the development of instruments to measure patient and practice outcomes
Identifies needs, variations and interventions to ensure and improve quality care
Maintains compliance and regulatory documentation for the purposes of administration and reimbursement
Provides expertise in the measurement, development, evaluation and communication of the status and progression of applicable patient care standards
Participates and contributes to departmental/divisional/institutional initiatives
Provides input in the annual review of other staff members
Assists in the development of clinical pathways and protocols
Participates in accreditation preparedness
Coordinates meeting applicable performance improvement standards for all disciplines in collaboration with interdisciplinary team members
Research:
Pursues opportunities for active engagement in research and in the analysis of evidence-based practice
Coordinates meeting applicable research standards for all disciplines and areas of practice
Professional Development:
Maintains professional licensure, DEA registration (as applicable), certification and practice agreements as required by the Virginia Board of Medicine or the Virginia Board of Nursing,national certification organizations, and the institution
Maintains and demonstrates competencies for designated privileges requested as required for ongoing professional practice evaluation and outcomes
Maintains Advanced certification(s)
Pursues educational opportunities for professional growth (CEU/CME, conferences, and or seminars, etc.)
Serves on appropriate committees in department/division/institution and community
Participates in/presents at M&M, Grand Rounds, etc.
Position Compensation Range: $89,523.20 - $143,228.80 Annual
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Education: Master's Degree as an Advance Practice Provider - Nurse Practitioner or as an Advance Practice Provider - Physician Assistant
Experience: One to two years minimum experience as an Advanced Practice Provider Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant preferred.
Licensure: License or license eligible as an Advance Practice Provider (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant) as set forth by the state of Virginia. If Nurse Practitioner, license to Practice as a Registered Nurse in the Commonwealth of Virginia is required. Must demonstrate and maintain all credentialing and licensing requirements of the UVA Medical Center, the Virginia Board of Medicine or the Virginia Board of Nursing, and the appropriate certifying bodies. Must be enrolled with all payers through Delegated Credentialing and can participate in Medicaid and Medicare for billing. Current Basic Life Support (BLS) required. Current PALS/NRP, as required specific to position. Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) as required.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Job requires standing for prolonged periods, frequently traveling/bending/stooping. Proficient communicative, auditory and visual skills; Attention to detail and ability to write legibly; Ability to lift/push/pull 20 - 50lbs. May be exposed to chemicals, blood/body fluids and infectious disease.
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