Advanced Practice Professional - Rapid Care - Keyser, WV

The West Virginia University Health System, the state’s largest health system and largest private employer, comprises 18 hospitals throughout the state and bordering states. In addition, it includes five institutes, as well as providing management services for other local hospitals through affiliate agreements.

Whether you are caring for our patients at one of the critical access hospitals, community sites, regional or academic medical centers, we are all one WVU Health System.

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Additional Job Description:

Provide healthcare services, under the supervision of a physician . Conduct complete physicals, provide treatment, and counsel patients. May prescribe medicine. Maintains an effective professional relationship with patients, families, co-workers, medical staff, and administration and works to create a culture of service excellence.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

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. Current licensure or eligibility for licensure as a professional Registered Nurse and Advanced Practice Registered Nurse in West Virginia

4. Basic Life Support Certification required with additional Advanced Life Support (ALS)/Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) training at the discretion of the department.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

EXPERIENCE:

1. Acute care, surgical, critical care, or trauma experience

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 construed as an all-inclusive list of all responsibilities and duties.  Other duties may be assigned.

1. Administers or orders diagnostic tests, such as x-ray and POC lab tests.

2. Examines patients to obtain information about their physical condition.

3. Instructs and counsels patients about prescribed therapeutic regimens, normal growth and development, emotional problems of daily living, and health maintenance.

4. Interprets diagnostic test results for deviations from normal.

5. Makes diagnosis and decisions about management and treatment of patients.

6. Obtains, compiles and records patient medical data, including health history, progress notes and results of physical examination utilizing the Meditech EMR.

7. Performs therapeutic procedures, such as injections, immunizations, suturing and wound care and infection management.

8. Prescribes therapy or medication – electronically when available. 

9. Educates, instructs and coordinates activities with the medical assistant(s) as needed during the care and treatment of  patients.

10. Provides emergency support following established policies and procedures.

11. Communicates with staff, medical staff and administration in support of operations.

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. Near Vision Required.

2. Normal Hearing Required.

3. Manual Dexterity Required.

4. Work requires strength and/or stamina, lifting, moving, stooping, reaching, standing, walking, and carrying of materials and equipment.

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. Cognizant of environmental factors, infection control issues, and maintains a safe environment.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

1. Demonstrates competency as appropriate in patient care assessment for each patient population area served:  Neonatal, Pediatric, Adolescent, Adult and Geriatric.

For additional information contact Erin Milton, Senior Physician-Provider Recruiter & Talent Advisor at erindilley@wvumedicine.org 

21 inpatient beds
A four-bed intensive care unit
A seven-bed outpatient surgical unit with a two-bed surgical suite
24/7 emergency care
Advanced laboratory, radiology, and cardiopulmonary departments

Primary care locations in Fort Ashby, Keyser and Piedmont, and a RapidCare in Keyser

A proud member of the WVU Medicine Health System, Potomac Valley Hospital (PVH) is an award-winning, Joint Commission-accredited critical access facility located in Keyser, WV.  Serving Mineral County, WV, and surrounding neighboring communities, Potomac Valley Hospital delivers comprehensive healthcare services that distinguish it from many rural hospitals.

At Potomac Valley Hospital, patients have access to a broad range of specialty services—delivered with compassion and expertise—right here in our community.  Our specialized care includes cardiopulmonary services, heart and vascular care, oncology, infusion therapy, general surgery, urogynecology, urology, orthopaedics, wound care, behavioral health, and pain management, among many others.

At Potomac Valley Hospital, we are committed to providing high-quality, comprehensive care—so our patients don’t have to travel far to get the treatment they need.

Our team members share a deep sense of pride and connection to the community they serve. United by a common mission, they treat every patient—and each other—like family, ensuring compassionate, high-quality care close to home.

Keyser is a small but historically rich city located in Mineral County in the eastern part of West Virginia. Nestled along the north branch of the Potomac River, Keyser sits in a scenic valley surrounded by the rolling ridges of the Appalachian Mountains, giving it a quiet, rural charm shaped by both geography and history. 

Keyser lies at the intersection of river, rail, and mountain landscapes. The Potomac River forms a natural boundary to the north, separating West Virginia from Maryland. The surrounding terrain features forested hills, farmland, and narrow valleys, making the area ideal for outdoor activities like fishing, hiking, and kayaking. The region experiences four distinct seasons, with warm summers, colorful autumn foliage, cold winters, and mild springs.