Advanced Practice Professional - ICU - Wheeling

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Bethlehem (WV); On-site; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc. is seeking a qualified nursing professional to provide critical care to patients within the West Virginia University Health System. This full-time position requires advanced qualifications including a Master's Degree in Nursing and national certification as an APRN. Responsibilities include managing patient care, collaborating with interdisciplinary teams, and ensuring comprehensive assessments and care plans. Candidates should possess strong communication and critical thinking skills and be licensed to practice in West Virginia.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Nursing from a CCNE accredited program.
• National Certification as APRN is required.
• License as a Registered Nurse in West Virginia.

Responsibilities

• Manage comprehensive and individualized care for patients in Critical care.
• Order additional tests as per protocols to manage patient care.
• Consult and communicate with inter-professional services regarding patient evaluations.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Proficiency with computers

Education

Graduate of a CCNE accredited nursing program with Master’s Degree in Nursing

National Certification by recognized APRN Certification Centers

BLS Certification

FCCS Certification

Job description

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The West Virginia University Health System, the state’s largest health system and largest private employer, comprises 18 hospitals throughout the state and bordering states. In addition, it includes five institutes, as well as providing management services for other local hospitals through affiliate agreements.

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Additional Job Description

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE

1. Graduate of a CCNE accredited nursing program with Master’sDegree in Nursing.
2. National Certification by one of the recognized APRN Certification Centers.
3. Licensure or eligibility for licensure, as a professional Registered Nurse and Advanced Practice Registered Nurse in West Virginia.
4. BLS Certification required with additional Advanced Life Support training at the discretion of the department.
5. Fundamentals of Critical Care Support (FCCS) Certification required immediately upon hire (based on class availability).

EXPERIENCE

1. Eligible new graduates will be considered.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE

1. ACGNP certification or ACNP preferred, but would considerFNP.

EXPERIENCE

1. Acute care, critical care experience preferred.

CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Manages comprehensive and individualized care for patients and families in the Inpatient/Critical care phase of hospitalization
2. With the collaboration of Critical Care staff or by following established protocol and/or scope of practice and privileging guidelines, orders additional tests or consults to medically manage the patient.
3. Performs, interprets and communicates results of diagnostic tests.
4. Consults and communicates with Critical Care and inter-professional services regarding abnormal findings in the evaluations of patients.
5. Develops a comprehensive individualized plan of care for patients that include teaching, establishing disposition/discharge planning and/or necessary referral to other members of the healthcare team.
6. Participates in physician/team rounds
7. Identifies unstable or complex patient care situations and facilitates appropriate intervention with appropriate resources.
8. Recognizes emergency situations and initiates effective emergency care
9. Demonstrates critical thinking and diagnostic reasoning skills in clinical decision making by the identification, evaluation and management of the individual needs of patients/families
10. Demonstrates the ability to utilize basic equipment in a safe manner.
11. Facilitates patient discharge disposition or transfer by coordination of appropriate services
12. Bases decisions made/actions taken on relevant scientific principles, established standards of care and/or research findings.
13. Promotes an environment that facilitates learning by responding to appropriate patient/family preferences, priorities and readiness to learn.
14. Updates own knowledge base throughout the year.
15. Completes all identified clinical competencies.
16. Mentors nursing personnel in all levels of clinical practice.
17. Communicates effectively with patients/families, providers inter-disciplinary teams and ancillary services at all levels to assure coordinated efficient patient care.
18. Documents the plan of care, interventions and evaluations in a clear and concise manner.
19. Adheres to the established Performance Expectations for WVU Employees in the areas of People, Service, Performance Improvement, and Shared Values & Culture
20. Performs initial assessment and develops plan for new admissions in conjunction with the critical care attending physician and/or team.
21. Ensures patient summary (i.e. Problem List) and orders are current, comprehensive and accurate.
22. Ensures appropriate transition to next team when patient is ready to leave the ICU
23. Performs appropriate procedures as directed by Critical Care Team and/or within scope of practice.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

1. Heavy/Hard work: Work requires strength and/or stamina, lifting, moving, stooping, reaching, positioning of patients, standing, walking, moving of patients, materials and equipment weighing 40+pounds, Environmental Factors

WORKING ENVIRONMENT

1. Working closely with others.
2. Working protracted or irregular hours.
3. Working around biohazards.
4. Working around infectious diseases.
5. Working with or near the deceased.
6. Working with hands in water.
7. Working with electrical hazards associated with patient care equipment.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Proficiency with computers.
• Strong communication skills.

For additional questions, please contact Ryan Groves, Senior Recruiter and Talent Advisor [e-mail]

WVU & UHA are AA/EO employer -Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran - and WVU is the recipient of anNSF Advance award for gender equity

Equal Opportunity Employer

West Virginia University Health System and its subsidiaries (collectively "WVUHS") is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. WVUHS strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. All WVUHS employees, other workers, and representatives are prohibited from engaging in unlawful discrimination. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.