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WVU Medicine

Academic health system

Advanced Practice Professional

Full-TimePosted on 10/21/2026
No salary listed
Entry
Bachelor's, Master's
Waynesburg, PA, USA
In Person
Medical, Clinical & VeterinaryAdvanced Practice Providers

About the job

Requirements
  • A Master’s Degree in Nursing from a Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE)-accredited nursing program is required for nurse practitioners.
  • National certification by a recognized Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) certification center is required for nurse practitioners.
  • Licensure or eligibility for licensure as a professional Registered Nurse and Advanced Practice Registered Nurse in Pennsylvania is required for nurse practitioners.
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required; additional Advanced Life Support training may be required at the department’s discretion.
  • Primary care experience is preferred.
  • Eligible new graduates will be considered for nurse practitioner positions.
  • A Bachelor’s Degree as a Medical/Surgical Physician Assistant is required for physician assistants.
  • Graduation from an Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA)-approved Physician Assistant training program is required.
  • Certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants is required for physician assistants.
  • Licensure or eligibility for licensure by the Pennsylvania Board of Medicine is required for physician assistants.
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required; additional Advanced Life Support training may be required at the department’s discretion.
  • Eligible new graduates will be considered for physician assistant positions.
  • Proficiency with computers is required.
  • The role requires the ability to perform heavy physical work, including lifting, moving, stooping, reaching, positioning, standing, walking, and carrying patients, materials, and equipment weighing 40 pounds or more.
  • The work involves close interaction with others, protracted or irregular hours, biohazards, infectious diseases, possible proximity to the deceased, working with hands in water, and electrical hazards associated with patient-care equipment.
Responsibilities
  • Provide high-quality, patient-centered care as part of an interdisciplinary healthcare team, assessing, diagnosing, treating, and managing patients within the APP’s scope of practice and specialty.
  • Deliver evidence-based care, promote positive patient outcomes, maintain professional and regulatory standards, and support the department’s and organization’s clinical, educational, and operational goals.
  • Coordinate comprehensive management of primary care patients, including biological, social, and psychological assessments.
  • Coordinate medical specialty team involvement to develop comprehensive patient care plans, review plans with the clinical team, participate in directing care, perform diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, and coordinate discharge planning when applicable.
  • Participate in educating residents and medical and nursing students.
  • Provide healthcare services consistent with state law and the requirements of professional licensing or certification authorities and hospital privileges, where applicable.
  • Manage comprehensive, individualized care for primary care patients and their families in the ambulatory setting.
  • Conduct consultations, pre-procedure evaluations, acute visits, and wellness visits.
  • Complete integrated assessments.
  • In collaboration with primary care faculty or by following established clinical guidelines and protocols, order additional tests or consultations as appropriate.
  • Perform diagnostic tests and communicate results in accordance with established clinical guidelines and scope of practice.
  • Consult and communicate with clinic and hospital staff about abnormal findings in patient evaluations.
  • Perform concise, comprehensive clinical evaluations and document findings in the medical record.
  • Facilitate patient follow-up by coordinating appropriate services and tests for clinic follow-up appointments, as applicable.
  • Develop individualized comprehensive care plans that include teaching, follow-up planning, and referrals to other healthcare team members as needed.
  • Provide care across the age continuum consistent with the APP’s educational preparation and certification.
  • Identify unstable or complex primary care situations and facilitate appropriate intervention in the clinic or hospital setting.
  • Recognize emergency situations and initiate effective emergency care.
  • Evaluate primary care patients and coordinate follow-up procedures and tests in the ambulatory setting, as applicable.
  • Assist in collecting outcome measures, as applicable.
  • Apply critical thinking and diagnostic reasoning to identify, evaluate, and manage the individual needs of patients and families.
  • Use equipment safely.
  • Base decisions and actions on relevant scientific principles, established standards of care, and research findings.
  • Use teaching and learning theory and appropriate teaching strategies to educate nursing staff, hospital staff, students, patients, families, and the community.
  • Promote an environment that supports learning by responding to appropriate patient and internal preferences, priorities, and readiness to learn.
  • Update professional knowledge throughout the year and complete all identified clinical competencies.
  • Serve as a resource for staff caring for primary care patients.
  • Provide educational programs to professional and paraprofessional personnel in the area of expertise.
  • Participate in community programs and distribute literature, as appropriate to the area of expertise.
  • Document each patient visit’s care plan, interventions, and evaluations clearly and concisely in the medical record in accordance with approved hospital and University Health Associates policies and compliance standards.
  • Collaborate with leaders and staff to achieve improvements in patient outcomes.
  • Lead development and implementation of changes in primary care practice that improve patient outcomes.
  • Work collaboratively with medical and nursing staff to support creative problem-solving and provide professional support.
  • Participate in and initiate interdisciplinary approaches to patient care, program development, and education, and serve as a professional role model.
  • Promote innovation in the expanded role in delivering care to primary care patients and families during inpatient hospitalization and in ambulatory settings.
  • Participate in and provide leadership for committees and task forces.
  • Document hours and submit billing reports, as appropriate.
  • Review and interpret primary care data from patient registries, clinical and financial reports, length-of-stay, access-to-care, and cost-per-case reports, and recommend or implement changes as needed.
  • Participate in clinical trials and research studies with the Principal Investigator.
  • Assist primary care faculty, administrators, and directors in collecting outcome measures.
  • Perform other assigned duties and projects.
Desired Qualifications
  • For nurse practitioners, Acute Care Nurse Practitioners (ACNPs) and Family Nurse Practitioners (FNPs) are considered.
  • For physician assistants, a Bachelor’s Degree or Master’s Degree as a Physician Assistant is listed as a preferred qualification.

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WVUMedicine is an academic health system serving West Virginia and the surrounding region. The system operates hospitals, clinics, specialty programs, emergency care, research, and medical education through an integrated network. It serves patients, families, referring clinicians, students, researchers, and regional communities. Its operating model centers on clinical care, hospital operations, ambulatory services, education, research, and shared system support. Teams work across nursing, physicians, allied health, research, technology, facilities, administration, and patient services. Work depends on coordination among clinical, operational, technical, and support teams across its care settings and communities.

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