Advance Practice Professional - Rapid Care - Highlands Clinic

SMG System Medical Group; Valley Camp (WV); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

WVU Medicine is seeking an Advanced Practice Professional to provide high-quality, patient-centered care as part of an interdisciplinary team. The APP assesses, diagnoses, treats and manages patients within their scope of practice and specialty.

The role collaborates with physicians, nurses and staff, delivers evidence-based care, and participates in clinical, educational and operational goals of the department and WVU Medicine.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a CCNE accredited nursing program with Master’s Degree in Nursing.
• National Certification by one of the recognized APRN Certification Centers.
• Current licensure or eligibility for licensure as an APRN in West Virginia.
• BLS required with ALS/ACLS training as needed.

Responsibilities

• Administers or orders diagnostic tests (x-ray, POC labs).
• Examines patients and documents health information in EMR.
• Educates patients on regimens, growth, development and health maintenance.
• Interprets test results and makes management decisions.
• Prescribes therapy or medications electronically where available.
• Coordinates care with medical assistants and other staff.

Skills

Patient assessment

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Medical documentation

Patient education

Injections/immunizations

Education

Master’s Degree in Nursing

CCNE accredited nursing program

RN/APRN licensure in WV

BLS/ALS/ACLS certifications

Tools

Meditech EMR

POC lab testing

Job description

Welcome! We’re excited you’re considering an opportunity with us!

Below, you’ll find other important information about this position.

The Advanced Practice Professional (APP) provides high-quality, patient-centered care as a member of the interdisciplinary healthcare team. Working collaboratively with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals, the APP assesses, diagnoses, treats, and manages patients within their scope of practice and area of specialty. The APP is responsible for delivering evidence-based care, promoting positive patient outcomes, maintaining professional and regulatory standards, and supporting the clinical, educational, and operational goals of the department and organization. Additional Job Description:

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Graduate of a CCNE accredited nursing program with 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.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Acute care, surgical, critical care, or trauma experience

CORE DUTIES AND 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.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Near Vision Required.
• Normal Hearing Required.
• Manual Dexterity Required.
• Work requires strength and/or stamina, lifting, moving, stooping, reaching, standing, walking, and carrying of materials and equipment.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT

• Cognizant of environmental factors, infection control issues, and maintains a safe environment.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Demonstrates competency as appropriate in patient care assessment for each patient population area served: Neonatal, Pediatric, Adolescent, Adult and Geriatric.

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 36 Shift: Exempt/Non-Exempt: United States of America (Exempt) Company: SMG System Medical Group Cost Center: 1606 SMG Non-Allocated Unassigned Address: 300 Wharton Circle Triadelphia West Virginia

Equal Opportunity Employer West Virginia University Health System and its subsidiaries (collectively "WVUHS") is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. WVUHS strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. All WVUHS employees, other workers, and representatives are prohibited from engaging in unlawful discrimination. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.

University Health Associates (UHA) is a private, not‑for‑profit corporation composed of clinical faculty members of the WVU School of Medicine and School of Dentistry, and also advanced practice providers and other allied health providers. The organization is West Virginia’s largest multi‑specialty physician practice. UHA operates and staffs clinics and hospitals throughout West Virginia and surrounding states.