Womencare Inc.·Marmet, West Virginia
The nurse practitioner will provide comprehensive primary health care services, including diagnosing and treating acute and chronic illnesses across all age groups. Responsibilities also include performing physical assessments, ordering diagnostic tests, and collaborating with a multi-disciplinary team.
FamilyCare Health Centers is hiring an Acute Care FNP in Putnam County.
The employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, stoop and reach. The employee must frequently lift and/or carry up to 20 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move 40 pounds or more. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception and ability to focus.
Registered nurse with valid West Virginia license and recognized by the WV Board of Examiners for Registered Nurses as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN). If eligible, holds Prescriptive Authority through the WV Board of Examiners for Registered Nurses.
Responsible for the provision of a full range of primary care health services, including diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic illness in all age groups, preventive and well child care, minor surgical procedures and occasional medical emergencies. Nurse Practitioners are expected to manage all patients and conditions within the scope of their training.
Duties: and Responsibilities:
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Work as a member of a multi-disciplinary team to provide comprehensive primary health care services.
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Perform assessment, including comprehensive physical exam and age-appropriate screening procedures.
Order and interpret appropriate diagnostic and laboratory tests.
Perform waived and microscopy laboratory testing as indicated.
Formulate diagnosis and develop treatment plan, including ordering and/or administering pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic interventions.
Facilitate patient education and participation in self-care.
Implement systematic follow-up and evaluation of client status.
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Complete all appropriate documentation in a timely manner according to FamilyCare Policy.
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Consult with, collaborate with or refer to other medical providers as appropriate.
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Share after-hours telephone coverage with other FamilyCare providers.
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Participate in research, educational activities and the teaching of students, if interested.
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Demonstrate effective interpersonal skills.
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Attend clinical and staff meetings.
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Perform administrative duties as assigned.
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Observe all health and safety requirements.
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Demonstrate positive customer service and co-worker relations.
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Participate in the continuous quality improvement activities of the organization.
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Perform work in a cost-effective manner.
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Perform related duties as assigned.
Market context
Advanced practice roles in West Virginia often reflect steady demand in primary care and geriatric settings, especially for candidates with broad adult or family practice experience. These positions can be competitive because employers typically want an advanced nursing degree, national certification, an active state license, and DEA licensure, along with at least 2 years of clinical experience. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, and confirm your certification, licensure, and experience match before applying.