Advanced Practice Nurse: Acute Care Expert

SMG System Medical Group; Pleasant Valley (WV); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

SMG System Medical Group, within the WVU Health System, seeks an advanced practice registered nurse in West Virginia for inpatient care. The role requires a master’s degree in nursing, national APRN certification, and WV licensure or eligibility.

You will work with a multidisciplinary team to assess, diagnose, and manage patient conditions in an acute care setting. Responsibilities include ordering tests, interpreting results, educating patients, and coordinating care with medical assistants.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in nursing.
• National Certification by one of the APRN Certification Centers.
• Current licensure or eligibility for licensure as an APRN in West Virginia.

Responsibilities

• Administers or orders diagnostic tests, such as x-ray and POC lab tests.
• Examines patients to obtain information about their condition.
• Instructs and counsels patients about prescribed regimens and health maintenance.
• Interprets diagnostic test results for deviations from normal.
• Makes diagnosis and treatment decisions.
• Obtains and records patient medical data using the Meditech EMR.
• Performs therapeutic procedures and wound care.
• Prescribes therapy or medication electronically when available.
• Educates and coordinates with medical assistants during care.
• Provides emergency support following established policies.

Skills

Inpatient care

Diagnostic testing

Patient education

EMR: Meditech

Education

Master’s degree in nursing

Tools

Meditech EMR

Job description

SMG System Medical Group, within the WVU Health System, seeks an advanced practice registered nurse in West Virginia for inpatient care. The role requires a master’s degree in nursing, national APRN certification, and WV licensure or eligibility.

You will work with a multidisciplinary team to assess, diagnose, and manage patient conditions in an acute care setting. Responsibilities include ordering tests, interpreting results, educating patients, and coordinating care with medical assistants.