Advanced Practice Provider (NP/PA/APP) Neurology

This position supports the General and Stroke Inpatient Neurology team while also supporting the outpatient general neurology practice. It offers a challenging and rewarding opportunity for an APP who values team-based care alongside the ability to practice and follow patients independently. The APP evaluates and treats patients with neurologic illness in a fast-paced setting with a rapidly growing scope of management, with robust opportunities in research and quality improvement.

· Licensure: PA-C or AGACNP-BC

· Experience: 1–2 years of neurology experience preferred; new graduates considered and supported through a thorough training program. No prior procedural experience or demonstrated procedural competency required to apply.
 

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.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Education: Graduate of an accredited graduate school of nursing or physician assistant program with a master’s degree.

Experience: Department and unit specific.

Licensure: License or license eligible as an Advance Practice Provider (Nurse Practitioner, and Physician Associate) 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 UVA Health System, the Virginia Board of Medicine or the Virginia Board of Nursing, and appropriate certifying bodies. Current Basic Life Support (BLS) required. Current PALS/NRP, as required, specific to position. Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) as required, specific to position.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Job requires standing for prolonged periods, frequently bending/stooping, reaching (overhead, extensive, and repetitive); Repetitive motion: computer keyboard. Proficient communicative, auditory and visual skills; Attention to detail and ability to write legibly; Ability to lift/push/pull 50 - 100lbs. May be exposed to noise, radiation, radioactive materials, blood/body fluids and infectious disease.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Benefits Package: Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

• Paid Time Off, Long-term and Short-term Disability, Retirement Savings

• Health Saving Plans, and Flexible Spending Accounts

• Certification and education support

• Generous Paid Time Off

UVA Health is a world-class Magnet Recognized academic medical center and health system with a level 1 trauma center. 2023-2024 U.S. News & World Report “Best Hospitals” guide rates UVA Health University Medical Center as “High Performing” in 5 adult specialties and 14 conditions/procedures. We are one of 70 National Cancer Institute designated cancer centers. UVA Health Children’s is named by 2023-2024 U.S. News & World Report as the best children's hospital in Virginia with 9 specialties ranked among the best in the nation. Our footprint also encompasses 3 community hospitals and an integrated network of primary and specialty care clinics throughout Charlottesville, Culpeper, Northern Virginia, and beyond.

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