Advanced Practice Professional-Indian Creek Rapid Care (Mingo Junction, OH)

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Bethlehem (WV); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Part time

Job summary

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc. seeks a qualified nurse for their Bethlehem, WV location. The role requires a Master’s Degree in Nursing, national APRN certification, and current licensure in West Virginia. Responsibilities include patient examinations, administering diagnostic tests, and prescribing medications. Ideal candidates have acute or critical care experience. This position offers 24 scheduled weekly hours in a supportive and inclusive work environment.

Qualifications

• 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 ALS/ACLS training as needed.
• National Certification by recognized APRN Certification Centers.

Responsibilities

• Administers or orders diagnostic tests, such as x-ray and POClab tests.
• Examines patients to obtain information about their physical condition.
• Prescribes therapy or medication – electronically when available.

Skills

Patient care assessment

Competency in multiple patient populations

Education

Master’s Degree in Nursing

Graduate of a CCNE accredited nursing program

Tools

Meditech EMR

Job description

Job Description

Work Here. Thrive Here.

Minimum 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

Preferred Qualifications

• Acute care, surgical, critical care, or trauma experience

Core Duties and Responsibilities

1. Administers or orders diagnostic tests, such as x-ray and POClab tests
2. Examines patients to obtain information about their physical condition
3. Instructs and counsels patients about prescribed therapeutic regimens, normal growth and development, emotional problems of daily living, and health maintenance
4. Interprets diagnostic test results for deviations from normal
5. Makes diagnosis and decisions about management and treatment of patients
6. Obtains, compiles and records patient medical data, including health history, progress notes and results of physical examination utilizing the Meditech EMR
7. Performs therapeutic procedures, such as injections, immunizations, suturing, wound care and infection management
8. Prescribes therapy or medication – electronically when available
9. Educates, instructs and coordinates activities with the medical assistant(s) as needed during the care and treatment of patients
10. Provides emergency support following established policies and procedures
11. Communicates with staff, medical staff and administration in support of operations

Physical Requirements

• Near vision required
• Normal hearing required
• Manual dexterity required
• Work requires strength and/or stamina, lifting, moving, stooping, reaching, standing, walking, and carrying of materials and equipment

Working Environment

• Cognizant of environmental factors, infection control issues, and maintains a safe environment

Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrates competency as appropriate in‑patient care assessment for each patient population area served: Neonatal, Pediatric, Adolescent, Adult and Geriatric

Position Details

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 24

Shift:

Exempt/Non‑Exempt: United States of America (Exempt)

Company: SMG System Medical Group

Address: 1 Medical Park Drive, Wheeling, West Virginia

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.