Advanced Practice Professional (NP or PA)-Full-time - Rapid Care - Berkeley Springs

Position

Rapid Care Advanced Practice Professional (NP or PA) – Emergency Medicine

Berkeley Springs, WV.

• Graduate of a CCNE accredited nursing program with a 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 West Virginia.
• American Heart Association BLS, ACLS, and ATLS certification required.
• Acute care or emergency medicine experience preferred; eligible new graduates considered.
• For Physician Assistant:
  Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree as a Physician Assistant; graduate of an ARC-PA approved PA training program;
  Certification by the National Commission for Certification of Physician Assistants required; licensure or eligibility for licensure by the WV Board of Medicine or WV Board of Osteopathic Medicine; BLS, ACLS, ATLS required; experience in acute care or emergency medicine preferred; eligible new graduates considered.

• For Nurse Practitioner: ACNP or FNP considered.
• American Heart Association PAL certification encouraged.
• For Physician Assistant:
  Master’s level education (Medical/Surgical) preferred; PAL certification encouraged.

• Manages comprehensive and individualized care for emergency medicine patients and families in the emergency department and ambulatory setting.
• Completes pre-procedure and integrated assessments.
• Orders additional tests or consults as appropriate using established protocols.
• Performs and communicates diagnostic test results.
• Consults and communicates with ED clinic and hospital staff regarding abnormal findings.
• Documents findings and plans in the medical record.
• Facilitates discharge and coordinates follow-up services and appointments.
• Develops individualized care plans, teaches, disposes referral as needed.
• Identifies unstable/complex cases and facilitates appropriate intervention.
• Initiates effective emergency care when necessary.
• Coordinates follow up procedures and tests in ambulatory setting or upon admission.
• Assists in collection of outcome measures, participates in clinical trials and research.
• Provides education to nursing staff, hospital staff, students, patients, families, and community.
• Participates in community programs and distribution of literature.
• Collaborates with leaders and staff to improve patient outcomes.
• Provides leadership in developing and implementing changes in emergency medicine practice.
• Participates in inter-disciplinary approaches and serves as a professional role model.
• Administers leadership for committees and task forces.
• Documents hours and submits billing reports as appropriate.
• Reviews and interprets emergency medicine data for quality improvement.
• Other duties as assigned.

Heavy lifting up to 40+ pounds, prolonged or irregular hours, biohazard exposure, proximity to deceased, potential electrical hazards.

• Proficiency with computers.
• Strong communication skills.

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