Rural Health Clinic APP/PA — Primary Care Impact

West Virginia University; Barnesville (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

BARNS Barnesville Hospital seeks an Advanced Practice Professional (APP) to deliver patient-centered primary care in an ambulatory setting. The APP collaborates with physicians, nurses, and other clinicians to assess, diagnose, treat, and manage a broad range of patient needs while coordinating specialty involvement as needed.

The role emphasizes education of residents and students, adherence to professional standards, and ongoing quality improvement to support WVU Health System goals.

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 Registered Nurse and Advanced Practice Registered Nurse in Pennsylvania.
• American Heart Association BLS Certification required with additional Advanced Life Support training.

Responsibilities

• Manages comprehensive and individualized care for primary care patients and their families in the ambulatory setting.
• Consults and pre-procedure evaluations, acute visits and wellness visits.
• Completes integrated assessments.
• Orders additional tests or consults as deemed appropriate in collaboration with clinical staff.
• Performs and communicates results of diagnostic tests following established clinical guidelines.
• Develops a comprehensive individualized plan of care for primary care patients.

Skills

Clinical coordination

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Evidence-based care

Critical thinking

Education

Master's Degree in Nursing (NP)

National Certification (APRN)

Licensure as APN in PA/PA/State

ACLS/BLS certification

Job description

BARNS Barnesville Hospital seeks an Advanced Practice Professional (APP) to deliver patient-centered primary care in an ambulatory setting. The APP collaborates with physicians, nurses, and other clinicians to assess, diagnose, treat, and manage a broad range of patient needs while coordinating specialty involvement as needed.

The role emphasizes education of residents and students, adherence to professional standards, and ongoing quality improvement to support WVU Health System goals.