WVU Medicine
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia
The professional is responsible for performing face-to-face clinical assessments and developing comprehensive care plans for home health and hospice patients. They must collaborate with medical teams to facilitate interventions and ensure high-quality, patient-centered care.
Candidates must hold a Master’s degree in Nursing from a CCNE accredited program and possess national APRN certification. Licensure as a Registered Nurse and Advanced Practice Registered Nurse in West Virginia is required, along with BLS and potentially ACLS certification.
EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE: 1. Graduate of a CCNE accredited nursing program with Master’s Degree in Nursing. 2. National Certification by one of the recognized APRN Certification Centers. 3. Licensure or eligibility for licensure as a professional Registered Nurse and Advanced Practice Registered Nurse in West Virginia or appropriate state board where services will be provided. 4. BLS Certification required with additional Advanced Life Support training at the discretion of the department. 5. Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) at the discretion of the department. EXPERIENCE: 1. Eligible new graduates will be considered.
EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE: 1. ACNPs and FNPs considered. EXPERIENCE: 1. Hospice experience preferred. CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The statements described here are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be constructed as an all-inclusive list of all responsibilities and duties. Other duties may be assigned. 1. Performs in home face to face assessments as directed by timeframe. 2. Completes integrated assessments. 3. Following established clinical Guidelines and Protocols, orders additional tests or consults as deemed appropriate. 4. Performs and communicates results of diagnostic tests following established clinical guidelines and scope of practice. 5. Performs succinct comprehensive clinical evaluations and documents findings in medical record. 6. Demonstrates expertise in caring for patients across the age continuum of their educational experience and certification. 7. Identifies unstable or complex patient care situations and facilitates appropriate intervention in the home or hospital setting. 8. Recognizes emergency situations and initiates effective emergency care. 9. Demonstrates critical thinking and diagnostic reasoning skills in clinical decision making by the identification, evaluation and management of the individual needs of patients/families. 10. Demonstrates the ability to utilize equipment in a safe manner. 11. Bases decisions made/actions taken on the relevant scientific principles, established standards of care and/or research findings. 12. Provide services in accordance with the prevailing standards of care and shall deliver them in a prompt, courteous manner. 13. Collaborates with other providers and staff to effectively achieve patient outcome based improvements in care. 14. Works collaboratively with medical and nursing staff to facilitate creative problem solving and provide professional support. 15. Other duties/projects as assigned PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 1. Heavy/Hard Work: Work requires strength and/or stamina, lifting, moving, stooping, reaching, positioning of patients, standing, walking, and carrying of patients, materials and equipment weighting 40+ pounds. WORKING ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 1. Working closely with others. 2. Protracted or irregular hours. 3. Working around biohazards. 4. Working around infectious diseases. 5. Working with or near the deceased. 6. Working with hands in water. 7. Electrical hazards associated with patient care equipment. SKILLS AND ABILITIES: 1. Proficiency with computers. 2. Strong communication skills. Additional
Scheduled Weekly Hours: 20 Shift: Exempt/Non-Exempt: United States of America (Exempt) Company: SHC WVUHS Home Care Cost Center: 500 SHC Administration Address: 2673 Davisson Run Rd. Clarksburg West Virginia Equal Opportunity Employer West Virginia University Health System and its subsidiaries (collectively "WVUHS") is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. WVUHS 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 WVUHS 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. WVU Medicine recently moved to a new Applicant Tracking System. If you are unable to login, please create a new account to apply. Thank you for your interest in working with WVUM. Please explore our open opportunities in the list below and apply for any positions in which you would like to be considered. You'll be able to keep track of your progress on our site. WVUHS Home Care offers comprehensive support and peace of mind to individuals and families as they transition from hospital to home. Through our Home Health, Hospice, and Home Medical Equipment (HME) services, we are dedicated to ensuring each patient receives the highest level of care and comfort, whether recovering from surgery, managing an illness, or requiring specialized medical equipment at home. Our Home Health and Hospice teams are committed to providing compassionate, patient-centered care tailored to meet the unique needs of those we serve. Alongside these services, WVU Medicine’s Home Medical Equipment program offers high-quality, affordable products and equipment to enhance patient care and maintain independence at home. Whether you or a loved one requires skilled nursing, in-home hospice support, or home medical equipment, WVUHS Home Care is here to provide compassionate, patient-focused support tailored to your needs. Together, our Home Health, Hospice, and HME teams are dedicated to working with you and your family to make your health and well-being our top priority.
