Pulmonary ICU Advanced Practice Clinician

WVU Medicine; South Charleston (WV); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

West Virginia University Health System in Charleston, WV seeks an Advanced Practice Professional (APP) to manage pulmonary patients across inpatient and ambulatory settings, coordinating with multidisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans and direct patient care.

The requirements include a CCNE-accredited Master’s in Nursing, national APRN certification, WV RN/APRN licensure eligibility, BLS, and ALS training; pulmonary or acute care experience is preferred.

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 a professional RN and APRN in West Virginia.
• BLS Certification required with additional Advanced Life Support training at the department’s discretion.
• Pulmonary or acute care experience preferred.
• ACNPs or FNPs considered.

Responsibilities

• Manages comprehensive and individualized care for pulmonary patients and their families during inpatient and ambulatory care.
• Completes daily rounds; consults and/or pre-procedure/evaluations.
• Develops a comprehensive plan of care for pulmonary patients with the health care team.
• Documents the plan of care, interventions and evaluations in the medical record.
• Coordinates discharge planning and follow-up appointments as applicable.
• Provides education to nursing staff, hospital staff, residents, and students.

Skills

Proficiency with computers

Strong communication skills

Education

Master’s Degree in Nursing

CCNE accredited nursing program

National APRN certification

RN and APRN licensure in WV

BLS Certification

Advanced Life Support training (ALS)

Job description

West Virginia University Health System in Charleston, WV seeks an Advanced Practice Professional (APP) to manage pulmonary patients across inpatient and ambulatory settings, coordinating with multidisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans and direct patient care.

The requirements include a CCNE-accredited Master’s in Nursing, national APRN certification, WV RN/APRN licensure eligibility, BLS, and ALS training; pulmonary or acute care experience is preferred.