FNP - Family Nurse Practitioner - Acute Care

FamilyCare; West Virginia; On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

FamilyCare Health Centers is seeking an Acute Care Family Nurse Practitioner to join their team in Marmet, WV. The role involves diagnosing and treating a full range of health conditions across all age groups, as well as performing minor surgical procedures and managing emergencies.

The ideal candidate is a registered nurse in West Virginia, recognized as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse, and holds Prescriptive Authority. Join a multi-disciplinary team dedicated to providing quality health care services.

Qualifications

• Registered nurse with a valid West Virginia license recognized as an APRN.
• Expected to manage conditions within the scope of training.
• Holds Prescriptive Authority through the WV Board of Examiners for Nurses if eligible.

Responsibilities

• Provide primary care health services including diagnosis and treatment.
• Work in a multi-disciplinary team to provide health care services.
• Perform assessments and order diagnostic tests.

Skills

Registered nurse

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN)

Effective interpersonal skills

Patient education

Education

Valid West Virginia RN license

Job description

FNP - Family Nurse Practitioner - Acute Care

Full Time Marmet, WV, US

30+ days ago Requisition ID: 1836

FamilyCare Health Centers is hiring an Acute Care FNP in Putnam County.

Physical Requirements

The employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, stoop and reach. The employee must frequently lift and/or carry up to 20 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move 40 pounds or more. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception and ability to focus.

Qualifications

Registered nurse with valid West Virginia license and recognized by the WV Board of Examiners for Registered Nurses as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN). If eligible, holds Prescriptive Authority through the WV Board of Examiners for Registered Nurses.

Basic Function

Responsible for the provision of a full range of primary care health services, including diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic illness in all age groups, preventive and well child care, minor surgical procedures and occasional medical emergencies. Nurse Practitioners are expected to manage all patients and conditions within the scope of their training.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Work as a member of a multi-disciplinary team to provide comprehensive primary health care services.
• Perform assessment, including comprehensive physical exam and age-appropriate screening procedures. Order and interpret appropriate diagnostic and laboratory tests. Perform waived and microscopy laboratory testing as indicated. Formulate diagnosis and develop treatment plan, including ordering and/or administering pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic interventions. Facilitate patient education and participation in self-care. Implement systematic follow-up and evaluation of client status.
• Complete all appropriate documentation in a timely manner according to FamilyCare Policy.
• Consult with, collaborate with or refer to other medical providers as appropriate.
• Share after-hours telephone coverage with other FamilyCare providers.
• Participate in research, educational activities and the teaching of students, if interested.
• Demonstrate effective interpersonal skills.
• Attend clinical and staff meetings.
• Observe all health and safety requirements.
• Demonstrate positive customer service and co-worker relations.
• Participate in the continuous quality improvement activities of the organization.
• Perform work in a cost-effective manner.