Advanced Practice Professional- Nurse Practitioner -- CAMC Primary Care Parkersburg -- Parkersburg-1

Charleston Area Medical Center; Parkersburg (WV); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

CAMC Parkersburg seeks an Advanced Practice Nurse Practitioner to provide primary care in CAMC Primary Care Parkersburg. The APN will assess, diagnose, treat, educate and refer patients in collaboration with physicians.

The role emphasizes advanced assessment, care planning, patient education, and leadership in nursing policy and quality improvement; on-site, days, full-time schedule.

Qualifications

• Licensed Advanced Practice Registered Nurse or Physician Assistant.
• APRN/PA licensure for the position.
• ACLS within 1 year of hire.
• BLS within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Assess health status and health needs of the patient.
• Plan, manage and evaluate therapeutic regimens with physicians and school officials.
• Educate and counsel patients about health care.
• Lead nursing care policy development and quality improvement.
• Perform history and physical examinations and record data.
• Identify normal and abnormal findings and determine treatment plan.
• Assist with planning and monitoring unit quality improvement activities.

Education

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN)

Physician Assistant (PA) License

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Job description

Advanced Practice Professional- Nurse Practitioner -- CAMC Primary Care Parkersburg -- Parkersburg-1(Job Id 70014)

Location

US:WV:Parkersburg

Parkersburg-1212 Garfield Ave.

Description

Job Summary

To assess, treat, solve problems, counsel, educate and refer patients seen for primary or acute care in the clinic/related department, utilizing advanced assessment and evaluation techniques.

Responsibilities

• Assess health status and health potential: plan, implement and evaluate health care needs of the patient/family.
• Plan, manage and evaluate therapeutic regimens for patients, consulting with physician(s) and other members of the health care team, including school officials.
• Plan, teach and counsel patients regarding current health care status and the signs and symptoms of illness.
• Assess growth and development of the patient.
• Perform clinical and therapeutic procedures.
• Assume a leadership role in developing nursing care policies and procedures for the unit.
• Assist with planning and monitoring quality improvement/control for the unit.
• Perform history and physical examination, and record data.
• Identify normal and abnormal findings, and consult as needed with physician to determine the plan of treatment.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Patient Group Knowledge (Only applies to positions with direct patient contact)

The employee must possess/obtain (by the end of the orientation period) and demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide developmentally appropriate assessment, treatment or care as defined by the department’s identified patient ages. Specifically the employee must be able to demonstrate competency in: 1) ability to obtain and interpret information in terms of patient needs; 2) knowledge of growth and development; and 3) understanding of the range of treatment needed by the patients.

Competency Statement

Must demonstrate competency through an initial orientation and ongoing competency validation to independently perform tasks and additional duties as specified in the job description and the unit/department specific competency checklist.

Common Duties and Responsibilities

(Essential duties common to all positions)

• Maintain and document all applicable required education.
• Demonstrate positive customer service and co-worker relations.
• Comply with the company's attendance policy.
• Participate in the continuous, quality improvement activities of the department and institution.
• Perform work in a cost effective manner.
• Perform work in accordance with all departmental pay practices and scheduling policies, including but not limited to, overtime, various shift work, and on-call situations.
• Perform work in alignment with the overall mission and strategic plan of the organization.
• Follow organizational and departmental policies and procedures, as applicable.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Education

Credentials

• Physician Assistant, Licensed
• Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (Required) Must either have PA License or APRN for position. Must either have PA License or APRN for position.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (Required) Within 1 year of hireWithin 1 year of hire
• Basic Life Support (Required) Within 30 days of hireWithin 30 days of hire

Work Schedule

Days

Status

Full Time Regular 1.0