Palliative Care & Geriatrics Advanced Practice Clinician

WVU Medicine; United States; On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

WVU Medicine is seeking an Advanced Practice Professional to provide high-quality, patient-centered palliative care within an interdisciplinary team. The APP assesses, diagnoses, and manages patients across palliative and geriatric settings, collaborating with physicians, nurses, and specialists to develop comprehensive care plans.

Responsibilities include coordinating care, performing assessments, and educating learners while adhering to professional standards and state licensing requirements.

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 RN and APRN in West Virginia
• American Heart Association BLS Certification required with additional ACLS training at department’s discretion
• Palliative Medicine and/or Internal Medicine experience preferred; new graduates considered

Responsibilities

• Manages comprehensive and individualized care for Palliative Medicine patients.
• Coordinates involvement of medical specialty teams to develop a comprehensive care plan.
• Documents the plan of care and maintains medical records clearly and concisely.
• Educates residents and medical/nursing students and supports education initiatives

Skills

Clinical assessment

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Communication

Electronic medical records

Education

MS in Nursing (CCNE-accredited program)

National APRN certification

RN & APRN WV licensure/eligibility

BLS certification

Tools

EMR (Electronic Medical Records)

Job description

WVU Medicine is seeking an Advanced Practice Professional to provide high-quality, patient-centered palliative care within an interdisciplinary team. The APP assesses, diagnoses, and manages patients across palliative and geriatric settings, collaborating with physicians, nurses, and specialists to develop comprehensive care plans.

Responsibilities include coordinating care, performing assessments, and educating learners while adhering to professional standards and state licensing requirements.