The Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at the University of Virginia, located in beautiful Charlottesville, VA, seeks a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant for a full-time appointment in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology. Clinical scope is focused on ambulatory women's care including obstetrics and benign gynecology services. This role is an expansion of our current team of 7 APPs and 8 Certified Nurse Midwives.
We are looking for a flexible, energetic, highly motivated professional to help us support the Advanced Practitioner team's top of license scope of services.
Principal responsibilities include in-scope ambulatory obstetrical and well-women gynecological healthcare in various outpatient locations in the Charlottesville area as well as outreach sites in the UVA Health footprint.
Additional responsibilities will include educating residents and medical students, supporting nurse practitioner student clinical rotations, engagement in developing women's ambulatory service programs; community outreach; and participating in departmental activities, including academic meetings and research.
Applicants with previous experience in supporting women's services, especially in an academic medical center are strongly encouraged to apply, but new graduates and those without experience at an academic medical center will be considered as well.
The successful candidate will have the ability to work comfortably and confidently in a fast-paced academic environment; will support the growth of APP practice within the UVA Health System through excellent communication, teamwork, teaching, and patient care skills; and will support patients and their families, facility personnel and the broader mission of the UVA Health System in providing coordinated, efficient, and patient-centered, quality care.
Summary of duties
Primary Clinical
Works in conjunction with the medical director, administrative management, nursing and other interprofessional team members to facilitate patient care and management throughout the health care system.
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
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
Initiates and evaluates clinical pathways and protocols
Perform in scope obstetrical and gynecological care including but not limited to routine annual visits with preventive health testing and follow up of results (pap, hpv, STD testing,), routine follow-up, non-emergent complaints IUD insertion/removal, colposcopies
Skills for colposcopy, IUD insertion and removal, vulvar biopsies, and endometrial biopsies will be acquired over time if applicant is not currently certified for services.
Educational:
Precepts APP students and provides mentoring for other APP's as supported by the Department of OBGYN
Works with assigned Medical Students to meet training goals as well as providing feedback to Medical Students via EPA mechanism
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
Quality/Stewardship/Outcomes
Participates in, supports and leads quality assurance initiatives, performance improvement, benchmarking initiatives to advance patient care delivery
Utilizes research findings 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
Participates in/presents at M&M, Grand Rounds, etc.
Research
Participates in Department supported research projects
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: $93,142.40 - $149,032.00 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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