About this opportunity
WVU Medicine Jackson General Hospital lists this JGH Nurse Practitioner Ravenswood opportunity in ravenswood, West Virginia. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
This position will have clinical responsibilities for assigned shifts and assigned patient populations based on credentialing. Provide direct medical management for patients within their scope of practice with the collaborating physician or designee.
Minimum Qualifications
EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:
Registered Nurse licensed in the State of WV and licensed as an Advanced Nurse Practitioner in the State of WV
Master’s Degree in Nursing specializing in Emergency or Family Practice
Current ACLS, PALS, BLS, and ATLS certification required
ATLS required only if working in Emergency Department
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.
Renders health care services to patients consistent with education, training, and experience as an advanced practice nurse
Receives patients, obtains health histories, performs physical examinations, develops diagnoses, and treatment plans, prescribes medications, order and interprets laboratory, pathology, x-ray tests and other clinical data
Obtains and prepares specimens for laboratory testing
Performs or assists in laboratory testing procedures consistent with education, skills, and training
Gives injections and immunizations
Sutures and performs biopsies and electrocautery consistent with education, skills, and training
Provides patient counseling
Discusses other health care resources with patients and their families and refer patients, where appropriate
Makes arrangements or assists with arrangement, for patients in need of more sophisticated diagnostic or treatment modalities than those offered
Provides emergency care services within the range of education, skills, and experience
Distributes medical supplies and dispense and prescribe medications, including prescriptive medication within the range of education, skills, and experience
Supplies general health care information
Maintain confidentiality of patient records
Complete Annual Employee Education
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Heavy/Hard Work: Work requires strength and/or stamina, lifting, moving, stooping, reaching, positioning of patients, standing, walking, and carrying of patients, materials and equipment weighting 40+ pounds.
WORKING ENVIRONMENT:
Working closely with others.
Working protracted or irregular hours.
Working around biohazards.
Working around infectious diseases.
Working with or near the deceased.
Working with hands in water.
Electrical hazards associated with patient care equipment.
Skills And Abilities
Knowledge of HCAPS and how these scores relate to specific job performance.
Ability to exhibit exceptional customer service skills and consistently maintain a positive attitude
Ability to communicate effectively with fellow caregivers and supervisors
Proficiency with computers.
Additional Job Description
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40
Shift:
United States of America (Exempt)
Company
JAX Jackson General Hospital
Cost Center
7005 JAX Urgent Care Ravenswood
Address
504 Washington Street
Ravenswood
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.
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Worksite address
ravenswood, WV, 26164, US
Who can apply
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