Advanced Practice Nurse: Patient-Centric Care Leader

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Keyser (WV); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

SMG System Medical Group in Keyser, West Virginia, seeks a Nurse Practitioner or Advanced Practice Nurse to provide comprehensive patient care under physician supervision. In this role, you will conduct physicals, treat and counsel patients, and may prescribe medications while maintaining professional relationships with patients, families, and staff.

The ideal candidate holds an MSN and national APRN certification with WV licensure or eligibility, plus BLS and ALS/ACLS training.

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 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

Patient care assessment

Education

MSN (Master’s Degree in Nursing)

APRn national certification

WV APRN licensure or eligibility

BLS with ALS/ACLS training

Job description

SMG System Medical Group in Keyser, West Virginia, seeks a Nurse Practitioner or Advanced Practice Nurse to provide comprehensive patient care under physician supervision. In this role, you will conduct physicals, treat and counsel patients, and may prescribe medications while maintaining professional relationships with patients, families, and staff.

The ideal candidate holds an MSN and national APRN certification with WV licensure or eligibility, plus BLS and ALS/ACLS training.