Hospitalist APP (PA or NP)- PRN (JR24-40358)

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The Nurse Practitioner (NP) is an independent health care provider, who, working collaboratively with the physician, is responsible for providing comprehensive care to both well and ill patients. The NP educated patients and/or their families in order to promote wellness, prevent health problems, maintain current health, and intervene in acute or chronic illness, The NP seeks opportunities for professional growth through participation in continuing education seminars, journals, and discussions with the collaborative physician.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:
1. Graduate of a CCNE accredited nursing program with Masters degree in Nursing
2. Licensure or eligibility for licensure as a professional Registered Nurse and Advanced Practice Registered Nurse in West Virginia
3. National Certification by one of the recognized APRN certification centers
4. BLS Certification required with additional Advanced Life Support training at the discretion of the department.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
EXPERIENCE:
1. Two years of related clinical experience (professional).

CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:The statements described here are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be constructed as an all-inclusive list of all responsibilities and duties. Other duties may be assigned.
1. Conduct comprehensive and episodic health assessment of patient families with real or potential, acute, and/or chronic health problems, which may include psychosocial, cognitive, and personal assets and limitations of the patient family, with an emphasis on wellness. The assessment is specific to the age and development of the patient.
2. Establishes medical diagnoses; orders, and evaluates diagnostic studies; performs and monitors therapeutic procedures; assesses and/or manages follow-up plans.
3. Practitioner prescribes medications independently as allowed by WV state law. For medications required by patients that are not allowed to be prescribed by the practitioner, a referral is made to an appropriate physician specialist.
4. Records and documents health appraisal data necessary to maintain, coordinate, and/or expedite required services.
5. Assumes responsibility and accountability for time management, professional relationships, and interpersonal interactions.
6. Acts as a resource to staff and implements educational programs to improve management of patients families.
7. Maintains and enhances a current level of knowledge relative to professional practice, as well as continuing… For full info follow application link.

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