Acute Care APRN — Advanced Practice Leader

WVU Medicine; Triadelphia (WV); On-site; USD 95,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

SMG System Medical Group in Triadelphia, West Virginia is seeking an Advanced Practice Professional to join our interdisciplinary team. The APP assesses, diagnoses, treats, and manages patients within their scope of practice and specialty, collaborating with physicians, nurses, and other professionals to deliver evidence-based care.

The role requires a Master’s in Nursing with CCNE accreditation, national APRN certification, WV licensure, and BLS (ALS/ACLS as needed).

Qualifications

• Graduate of a CCNE-accredited nursing program with a Master’s Degree in Nursing.
• National Certification by one of the recognized APRN Certification Centers.
• Current licensure or eligibility for licensure as a professional Registered Nurse and Advanced Practice Registered Nurse in West Virginia.
• Basic Life Support Certification required with additional Advanced Life Support (ALS)/Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) training at the discretion of the department.

Responsibilities

• Administers or orders diagnostic tests, such as x-ray and POC lab tests.
• Examines patients to obtain information about their physical condition.
• Instructs and counsels patients about prescribed therapeutic regimens, normal growth and development, emotional problems of daily living, and health maintenance.
• Interprets diagnostic test results for deviations from normal.
• Makes diagnosis and decisions about management and treatment of patients.
• Obtains, compiles and records patient medical data, including health history, progress notes and results of physical examination utilizing the Meditech EMR.
• Performs therapeutic procedures, such as injections, immunizations, suturing and wound care and infection management.
• Prescribes therapy or medication – electronically when available.
• Educates, instructs and coordinates activities with the medical assistant(s) as needed during the care and treatment of patients.
• Provides emergency support following established policies and procedures.
• Communicates with staff, medical staff and administration in support of operations.

Skills

Acute care experience

Patient assessment skills

Interprofessional collaboration

Education

Master’s Degree in Nursing

CCNE accredited nursing program

Licensed APRN in West Virginia

BLS; ALS/ACLS training

Job description

SMG System Medical Group in Triadelphia, West Virginia is seeking an Advanced Practice Professional to join our interdisciplinary team. The APP assesses, diagnoses, treats, and manages patients within their scope of practice and specialty, collaborating with physicians, nurses, and other professionals to deliver evidence-based care.

The role requires a Master’s in Nursing with CCNE accreditation, national APRN certification, WV licensure, and BLS (ALS/ACLS as needed).