Job Description

St. Mary’s Medical Center is seeking a full-time Nurse Practitioner/Physician assistant in the CVT- Critical Care The individual in the role will promote excellence in patient care by advancing the quality, efficient, and cost-effective care.

• Daily hospital rounds with physician.
• Dictates patient’s admission history and physical.
• Orders appropriate laboratory tests, x-rays and other diagnostic test as deemed necessary by the patient’s condition in collaboration with the physician.
• Prescribes appropriate medications to manage the patient’s diagnosis.
• Prescribes treatment plans including appropriate diet, rest, activities, etc.
• Performs minor bedside procedures.
• Communicates information regarding patient status and needs to the attending physician.
• Initiate appropriate evaluation and emergency management treatment for emergency situations.
• Prepares and dictates patient’s discharge summary and/or the transfer of care notes

Qualifications

EDUCATION: Graduate of an approved Nurse Practitioner/Physician’s Assistant program

Licensure: Current licensure in the State of West Virginia Board Certification as Nurse

Practitioner NP-BC/National

Certification in Physician Assistant (PANCE)PA-C

Certification: ACLS

Prescriptive Privileges: Comply with West Virginia Code related to attaining and maintaining limited prescriptive privileges.

EXPERIENCE:

Two (2) years experience preferred as Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant.

Two (2) years as a Critical Care RN or Nurse Practitioner preferred.

Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with clients, staff and other health care providers. Ability to use equipment needed for a thorough physical examination. Behaviors which reflect understanding, emotional stability, patience, tact and consideration for individual differences.