Advanced Practice Nurse — Urgent & Rapid Care

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

Job summary

SMG System Medical Group in West Virginia seeks a qualified Advanced Practice Registered Nurse to provide comprehensive inpatient care across neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric populations. The role requires master’s level nursing and WV licensure with national APRN certification and BLS/ALS/ACLS training.

The APRN will order and interpret tests, educate patients, manage diagnoses, and coordinate with medical staff to ensure high-quality care in a demanding hospital setting.

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

Clinical assessment

Inpatient care

Geriatric care

Education

CCNE accredited nursing program

Master’s degree in nursing

Tools

Meditech EMR

Job description

SMG System Medical Group in West Virginia seeks a qualified Advanced Practice Registered Nurse to provide comprehensive inpatient care across neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric populations. The role requires master’s level nursing and WV licensure with national APRN certification and BLS/ALS/ACLS training.

The APRN will order and interpret tests, educate patients, manage diagnoses, and coordinate with medical staff to ensure high-quality care in a demanding hospital setting.