Advanced Practice Professional - ICU - Martinsburg

About the role

The West Virginia University Health System, the state’s largest health system and largest private employer, comprises 18 hospitals throughout the state and bordering states. In addition, it includes five institutes, as well as providing management services for other local hospitals through affiliate agreements.

Responsibilities

• Manages comprehensive and individualized care for patients and families in the Inpatient/Critical care phase of hospitalization
• Orders additional tests or consults to medically manage the patient
• Performs, interprets and communicates results of diagnostic tests
• Consults and communicates with Critical Care and inter-professional services regarding abnormal findings in the evaluations of patients
• Develops a comprehensive individualized plan of care for patients that include teaching, establishing disposition/discharge planning and/or necessary referral to other members of the health care team
• Participates in physician/team rounds
• Identifies unstable or complex patient care situations and facilitates appropriate intervention with appropriate resources
• Recognizes emergency situations and initiates effective emergency care
• Demonstrates critical thinking and diagnostic reasoning skills in clinical decision making by the identification, evaluation and management of the individual needs of patients/families
• Bases decisions made/actions taken on relevant scientific principles, established standards of care and/or research findings
• Promotes an environment that facilitates learning by responding to appropriate patient/family preferences, priorities and readiness to learn
• Updates own knowledge base throughout the year
• Completes all identified clinical competencies
• Mentors nursing personnel in all levels of clinical practice
• Communicates effectively with patients/families, providers interdisciplinary teams and ancillary services at all levels to assure coordinated efficient patient care
• Documents the plan of care, interventions and evaluations in a clear and concise manner
• Adheres to the established Performance Expectations for WVUM Employees in the areas of People, Service, Performance Improvement, and Shared Values & Culture
• Ensures patient summary (i.e. Problem List) and orders are current, comprehensive and accurate
• Ensures appropriate transition to next team when patient is ready to leave the ICU
• Performs appropriate procedures as directed by Critical Care Team and/or within scope of practice

Requirements

• Graduate of a CCNE accredited nursing program with 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
• BLS Certification required with additional Advanced Life Support training at the discretion of the department
• Fundamentals of Critical Care Support (FCCS) Certification required immediately upon hire (based on class availability)

Preferred Qualifications

• AACNP certification or ANCC preferred, but would consider FNP
• Acute care, critical care experience preferred

Qualifications

• Education: Graduate of a CCNE accredited nursing program with Master’s Degree in Nursing
• Certification: National Certification by one of the recognized APRN Certification Centers
• Licensure: Licensure or eligibility for licensure, as a professional Registered Nurse and Advanced Practice Registered Nurse in West Virginia
• BLS Certification: Required with additional Advanced Life Support training at the discretion of the department
• Fundamentals of Critical Care Support (FCCS) Certification: Required immediately upon hire (based on class availability)

Skills

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong critical thinking and diagnostic reasoning skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Effective problem-solving and decision-making abilities
• Knowledge of healthcare policies and regulations

Benefits

While Berkeley County is among the fastest growing counties in the state, there is little congestion and traffic. In recent years, a steady influx of urban professionals from nearby Washington, DC and Baltimore, Maryland have contributed to the growth of local telecommuting and high-tech industries.

Pay

Competitive salary commensurate with experience and qualifications

Schedule

Night shift

Contact Information

To learn more, visit WVUMedicine.org. For additional information for questions, please contact John Pownall, Senior Physician - Provider Recruiter & Talent Advisor john.pownall@wvumedicine.org

Equal Opportunity Employer

University Health Associates and its subsidiaries (collectively "UHA") is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. UHA 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 UHA 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.