Nurse Practitioner

At ScionHealth, we empower our caregivers to do what they do best. We value every voice by caring deeply for every patient and each other. We show courage by running toward the challenge and we lean into new ideas by embracing curiosity and question asking. Together, we create our culture by living our values in our day-to-day interactions with our patients and teammates.

Job Summary

Provides primary or acute healthcare services for certain acute or chronic health conditions in specific populations in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice.

Reports to: Director of Physician Practices

FLSA: Exempt

Grade: E90

EEO: 02 Professionals

Essential Functions

• Obtains patient history and performs assessment via observation, interview and examination
• Documents patient care performed, assessments made, and orders given
• Orders, performs and interprets diagnostic studies
• Performs preventative health assessments, screening, immunizations and care
• Provides direct treatment and management of health conditions, including use of prescriptive authority and referral to other healthcare providers or community resources
• Provides counseling and education of patients and their families/caregivers concerning preventative health and wellness, treatment options, and community resources
• Provides care in the context of promoting age- and culture-appropriate informed choices, shared decision making, and the right to self-determination

Education

• Master's Degree Required

License/Certification

• Basic Life Support (BLS) required to be obtained within 30 days of hire
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) required to be obtained within 30 days of hire
• Licenses: WV Nurse Practitioner

Skills

• Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision
• Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action