Advanced Practice Provider - Hospitalist (Full Time) - 7134

St. Mary's Medical Center is seeking a Advance Practice Provider for
our Hospitalist Group.  The APP (Hospitalist Nurse Practitioner/ Physician
Assistant) provides high quality and cost effective medical management of
patients under the direction of the hospitalist physician as privileged by the
medical center and within its stated scope of practice. The hospitalist
physician extender collaborates with the hospitalist care team to coordinate and
manage the process of patient care from the point of admission to the medical
center through discharge.

Qualifications

Education:  Masters with a major in nursing and successful completion of an
approved nurse practitioner program or Graduate of an approved Physician’s
Assistant program.  Current licensure in the State of West Virginia with
declaration of Advanced Practice Standing or Current licensure in the State of
West Virginia National Certification in Physician Assistant (PANCE) PA-C.
BLS/ACLS required.  Must comply with West Virginia Code related to attaining and
maintaining limited prescriptive privileges.                                 

Experience

A minimum of two (2) years experience practicing as an advanced professional
nurse or PA-C preferred.  Experience in hospital setting a plus.

Skills

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.