Advanced Practice Nurse: Expert Patient Care Leader

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Keyser (WV); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

The SMG System Medical Group in Keyser, West Virginia seeks an experienced Advanced Practice Registered Nurse to provide comprehensive patient care under physician supervision. Responsibilities include diagnosing, treating, counseling, and prescribing as appropriate while maintaining strong patient relationships.

Qualifications include a Master’s in Nursing, WV RN/APRN licensure or eligibility, and national APRN certification. BLS and ALS/ACLS training are required or as per department policy.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a CCNE accredited nursing program with Master’sDegree 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 POClab 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

Clinical assessment

Patient counseling

Emergency support

Education

Master’s Degree in Nursing

CCNE-accredited nursing program

West Virginia RN & APRN licensure/eligibility

BLS certification; ALS/ACLS training

Tools

Meditech EMR

Job description

The SMG System Medical Group in Keyser, West Virginia seeks an experienced Advanced Practice Registered Nurse to provide comprehensive patient care under physician supervision. Responsibilities include diagnosing, treating, counseling, and prescribing as appropriate while maintaining strong patient relationships.

Qualifications include a Master’s in Nursing, WV RN/APRN licensure or eligibility, and national APRN certification. BLS and ALS/ACLS training are required or as per department policy.