Advanced Practice Nurse — Acute Care Leader

wvumedicine; Wheeling (IL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

SMG System Medical Group in Wheeling, WV, is seeking a registered nurse with APRN credentials to join our inpatient team caring for Neonatal to Geriatric patients. The role emphasizes patient assessment, diagnosis support, and collaborative care planning with physicians.

Responsibilities include ordering and interpreting tests, educating patients, and coordinating with medical assistants, with a strong emphasis on safety, compliance, and positive patient outcomes in a fast-paced environment.

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.

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

In-patient care assessment

Education

MSN from CCNE accredited program

National APRN certification

West Virginia RN/APRN licensure

BLS + ALS/ACLS certification

Tools

Meditech EMR

Job description

SMG System Medical Group in Wheeling, WV, is seeking a registered nurse with APRN credentials to join our inpatient team caring for Neonatal to Geriatric patients. The role emphasizes patient assessment, diagnosis support, and collaborative care planning with physicians.

Responsibilities include ordering and interpreting tests, educating patients, and coordinating with medical assistants, with a strong emphasis on safety, compliance, and positive patient outcomes in a fast-paced environment.