Behavioral Medicine Advanced Practice Clinician

WVU Medicine; Petersburg (WV); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

SMG System Medical Group in Petersburg, WV is seeking an Advanced Practice Professional (APP) to coordinate and deliver comprehensive behavioral medicine care. You will collaborate with physicians, nurses, and the health care team to assess, diagnose, and manage patient plans within your scope of practice and area of specialty.

The role emphasizes education of residents and medical/nursing students while maintaining standards of care, and engaging in interdisciplinary collaboration to improve

Qualifications

• Graduate of a CCNE accredited nursing program with Master’s Degree in Nursing.
• National Certification by one of the recognized APRN Certification Centers.
• Licensure or eligibility for licensure as an APRN in West Virginia.
• BLS Certification required with additional Advanced Life Support training at the discretion of the department.
• CAQ in Psychiatry preferred.
• Eligible new graduates will be considered.

Responsibilities

• Manages comprehensive and individualized care for behavioral medicine patients and their families in the behavioral medicine hospitalization and/or ambulatory setting.
• Completes daily rounds; consults and/or emergent/evaluations.
• Completes integrated assessments.
• Orders additional tests or consults as deemed appropriate.
• Performs and communicates results of diagnostic tests following established clinical guidelines and scope of practice.
• Coordinates discharge planning and necessary referrals for follow-up.

Skills

Proficiency with computers

Strong communication skills

Education

CCNE accredited nursing program with Master’s Degree in Nursing

National Certification by APRN Certification Centers

Licensure or eligibility for WV APRN/Registered Nurse

BLS Certification

Advanced Life Support training (discretion of department)

CAQ in Psychiatry preferred

Job description

SMG System Medical Group in Petersburg, WV is seeking an Advanced Practice Professional (APP) to coordinate and deliver comprehensive behavioral medicine care. You will collaborate with physicians, nurses, and the health care team to assess, diagnose, and manage patient plans within your scope of practice and area of specialty.

The role emphasizes education of residents and medical/nursing students while maintaining standards of care, and engaging in interdisciplinary collaboration to improve