Advanced Practice Clinician — Acute Care Expert

West Virginia University; Triadelphia (WV); On-site; USD 105,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

SMG System Medical Group in West Virginia seeks an Advanced Practice Professional to provide high-quality, patient-centered care as part of an interdisciplinary team. You will assess, diagnose, treat, and manage patients within your scope, collaborating with physicians and nurses to promote positive outcomes.

Responsibilities include ordering tests, interpreting results, counseling patients, and educating staff while maintaining regulatory standards.

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 Certification with ALS/ACLS training as required by the department.

Responsibilities

• Administers or orders diagnostic tests, such as x-ray and POClab tests.
• Examines patients to obtain information about their physical condition.
• Instructs and counsels patients about prescribed regimens and health maintenance.
• Interprets diagnostic test results for deviations from normal.
• Makes diagnoses and treatment decisions for patients.
• Obtains and records patient data in the EMR (Meditech).
• Performs procedures like injections and wound care; manages infections.
• Prescribes therapy or medication electronically when available.
• Educates and coordinates activities with medical assistants during care.
• Provides emergency support per policies; communicates with staff.

Skills

Patient care assessment

Education

Master's in Nursing

APRN Certification

WV licensure for APRN

BLS/ALS/ACLS training

Job description

SMG System Medical Group in West Virginia seeks an Advanced Practice Professional to provide high-quality, patient-centered care as part of an interdisciplinary team. You will assess, diagnose, treat, and manage patients within your scope, collaborating with physicians and nurses to promote positive outcomes.

Responsibilities include ordering tests, interpreting results, counseling patients, and educating staff while maintaining regulatory standards.