Advanced Practice Professional - Wheeling Hospital

Additional Job Description This position is offered by the West Virginia University Health System, the state’s largest health system, and requires a highly qualified Advanced Practice Registered Nurse. Minimum Qualifications Graduate of a CCNE accredited nursing program with a Master’s Degree in Nursing National Certification by one of the recognized APRN Certification Centers Current licensure or eligibility for licensure as a professional Registered Nurse and Advanced Practice Registered Nurse in West Virginia Basic Life Support Certification (additional Advanced Life Support or Advanced Cardiac Life Support training may be required) Preferred Qualifications Experience in acute care, surgical, critical care, or trauma settings Core Duties and Responsibilities Administers or orders diagnostic tests, such as x‑ray and POC lab tests. Examines patients to obtain information about their physical condition. Instructs and counsels patients about prescribed therapeutic regimens, normal growth and development, emotional problems of daily living, and health maintenance. Interprets diagnostic test results for deviations from normal. Makes diagnosis and decisions about management and treatment of patients. Obtains, compiles and records patient medical data, including health history, progress notes and results of physical examination utilizing the Meditech EMR. Performs therapeutic procedures, such as injections, immunizations, suturing and wound care and infection management. Prescribes therapy or medication electronically when available. Educates, instructs and coordinates activities with the medical assistant(s) as needed during the care and treatment of patients. Provides emergency support following established policies and procedures. Communicates with staff, medical staff and administration in support of operations. Physical Requirements Near Vision Required. Normal Hearing Required. Manual Dexterity Required. Work requires strength and/or stamina, lifting, moving, stooping, reaching, standing, walking, and carrying of materials and equipment. Working Environment Cognizant of environmental factors, infection control issues, and maintains a safe environment. Skills and Abilities Demonstrates competency as appropriate in-patient care assessment for each patient population area served: Neonatal, Pediatric, Adolescent, Adult and Geriatric. Scheduled Weekly Hours: 36 Shift: Exempt/Non‑Exempt: United States of America (Exempt) Company: SMG System Medical Group Cost Center: 500 SMG Administration Address: 1 Medical Park Drive Wheeling West Virginia Equal Opportunity Employer West Virginia University Health System and its subsidiaries (collectively "WVUHS") is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. WVUHS strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. All WVUHS employees, other workers, and representatives are prohibited from engaging in unlawful discrimination. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment. #J-18808-Ljbffr SMG System Medical Group