Trauma ICU NP: Critical Care Leader

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Bethlehem (WV); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

SMG System Medical Group seeks a Nurse Practitioner – Trauma Services for WVU Medicine: Wheeling Hospital's Critical Care and Trauma Institute. The role focuses on comprehensive, patient-centered care in the inpatient/critical care setting, including preoperative workups and interpretation of diagnostic tests.

The NP will collaborate with Critical Care and surgical teams, develop individualized care plans, mentor staff, and participate in rounds while ensuring efficient transitions and adherence

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Nursing from a CCNE-accredited program.
• National Certification by one of the recognized APRN Certification Centers.
• Licensure or eligibility for licensure as RN and APRN in West Virginia.
• AHA BLS certification with ACLS/ATLS as required by department.
• FNP/ACNP certification required or willing to obtain within first credentialing cycle.
• New graduates eligible for consideration.
• Acute/critical care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manages comprehensive and individualized care for patients in the inpatient/critical care phase.
• Orders tests or consults for preoperative/pre-procedure workups as needed.
• Performs, interprets and communicates results of common diagnostic tests.
• Develops a comprehensive care plan including discharge planning and referrals.
• Participates in physician/team rounds and coordinates with surgical services.

Skills

Proficiency with computers

Strong communication skills

Education

Master’s Degree in Nursing

Job description

SMG System Medical Group seeks a Nurse Practitioner – Trauma Services for WVU Medicine: Wheeling Hospital's Critical Care and Trauma Institute. The role focuses on comprehensive, patient-centered care in the inpatient/critical care setting, including preoperative workups and interpretation of diagnostic tests.

The NP will collaborate with Critical Care and surgical teams, develop individualized care plans, mentor staff, and participate in rounds while ensuring efficient transitions and adherence