Advanced Practice Professional -- Thoracic Surgery -- Memorial-MSOB

Camc-Health-System; Charleston (WV); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Charleston Area Medical Center Inc. is seeking an Advanced Practice Professional for Thoracic Surgery at Memorial-MSOB in Charleston, WV. The role involves assessing, treating and counseling patients in a high-acuity surgical setting, with leadership responsibilities in nursing care policies and quality improvement.

The position requires a Master's degree and licensure as PA or APRN, with ACLS/BLS credentials to be maintained per policy. Employment type is full-time, on-site at Memorial-MSOB.

Qualifications

• Master's degree required.
• PA or APRN license required.
• ACLS within 1 year of hire; BLS within 30 days of hire.
• Experience in thoracic surgery preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess health status and health needs of patients/families.
• Plan and evaluate therapeutic regimens with physicians and care team.
• Educate patients about health status and signs of illness.
• Assess growth and development of patients as applicable.
• Perform clinical and therapeutic procedures.
• Lead development of nursing care policies for the unit.
• Monitor quality improvement activities for the unit.
• Conduct history and physical examinations and document data.
• Identify abnormal findings and consult physicians to determine treatment plans.

Skills

Advanced Practice

Patient assessment

Clinical leadership

Education

Master's degree

ACLS

BLS

Tools

ACLS

BLS

Job description

Advanced Practice Professional -- Thoracic Surgery -- Memorial-MSOB (Job ID: 79391)

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

1. Maintain and document all applicable required education.
2. Demonstrate positive customer service and co-worker relations.
3. Comply with the company's attendance policy.
4. Participate in the continuous, quality improvement activities of the department and institution.
5. Perform work in a cost effective manner.
6. 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.
7. Perform work in alignment with the overall mission and strategic plan of the organization.
8. Follow organizational and departmental policies and procedures, as applicable.
9. Perform related duties as assigned.

Education

• Master's Degree (Required)
• Post Graduate Diploma or Certificate Program

Credentials

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

Work Schedule

Days

Status

Full Time Regular 1.0

Location

Memorial-MSOB

Location of Job

US:WV:Charleston

Talent Acquisition Specialist

Brianna L. Chin [e-mail]

Category: Advanced Practitioners

Employment Type: Employee

Post Date: 09/17/2026

Salary: Negotiable