Advanced Practice Professional-Urgent Care (Southpointe)

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Canonsburg (Washington County); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

SMG System Medical Group in Canonsburg, PA seeks a qualified Advanced Practice Registered Nurse to join our team. This role focuses on delivering high-quality patient care, coordinating treatment plans, and educating patients.

The successful candidate will have a Master’s in Nursing, active RN/APRN licensure, and national APRN certification. We offer a collaborative environment with 40-hour weeks and exempt status.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a CCNE accredited nursing program with Master’s Degree in Nursing.
• National Certification by APRN Certification Centers.
• Current licensure or eligibility for licensure as an RN and APRN in West Virginia.
• BLS certification with ALS/ACLS training as required by department.

Responsibilities

• Administers or orders diagnostic tests such as x-ray and POClab tests.
• Examines patients to obtain information about their condition.
• Instructs and counsels patients about prescribed regimens and health maintenance.
• Interprets diagnostic test results for deviations from normal.
• Makes diagnosis and treatment decisions for patients.
• Records patient medical data using the Meditech EMR.
• Performs procedures such as injections, immunizations, suturing and wound care.
• Prescribes therapy or medication electronically when available.
• Educates and coordinates with medical assistants during care and treatment.
• Provides emergency support following policies and procedures.
• Communicates with staff and administration to support operations.

Skills

Acute care experience

Education

CCNE accredited nursing program

Master’s Degree in Nursing

National Certification by APRN Certification Centers

Current licensure as RN and APRN in WV/eligible West Virginia

Basic Life Support Certification (BLS) with ALS/ACLS as required

Job description

Welcome! We’re excited you’re considering an opportunity with us! Below, you’ll find other important information about this position.

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.

Whether you are caring for our patients at one of the critical access hospitals, community sites, regional or academic medical centers, we are all one WVU Health System.

Work Here. Thrive Here.

Additional Job Description

Job Description

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE

• Graduate of a CCNE accredited nursing program with Master’sDegree 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

EXPERIENCE

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

CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The statements described here are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be construed as an all-inclusive list of all responsibilities and duties. Other duties may be assigned.

• 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.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• 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

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• 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.

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Exempt/Non-Exempt

United States of America (Exempt)

Company

SMG System Medical Group

Cost Center

1606 SMG Non-Allocated Unassigned

Address

555 Southpointe Boulevard, Canonsburg, Pennsylvania

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.