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In collaboration with and under the supervision of a licensed physician, performs advanced clinical nursing as a practitioner, educator and consultant; provides advanced clinical assessment and case management in the diagnosis and treatment of the health-illness needs of individuals and groups in a community health setting or a state health facility. Nursing interventions typically require advanced clinical assessment and evaluation techniques, may be unpredictable in outcomes and may require frequent reassessment. May supervise other health care professionals. Performs related work as required within established protocols.
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IMPORTANT: Your eligible score will be based on information provided in your application; therefore, make sure your application is detailed and complete. You MUST complete ALL parts of the application, including the Work Experience section.
ATTENTION: Applicant must verify post high school education by submitting an official transcript or diploma, training or licensure earned pertaining to this position by the closing date of the posting, if not previously verified. If you are claiming Veterans preference, please submit "MEMBER 4" form and/or your VA Letter.
Please attach documents to the online application before submitting it. Or, you may email it to: applicantservices@wv.gov or by mail to: WV Division of Personnel, 1900 Kanawha Blvd. E., Building 3, Suite 500, Charleston, WV 25305.
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- Constructs and interprets patient data base health and development history.
- Performs and assesses physical examination of patient; orders and analyzes selected laboratory and diagnostic tests; identifies abnormalities requiring further studies.
- Develops preliminary medical diagnosis; develops and implements a medical treatment plan within established protocols; seeks expert opinion/advice from supervising physician when treatment exceeds established protocols.
- Implements therapeutic procedures from the medical treatment plan; performs a variety of minor procedures such as suturing, splinting and casting as authorized.
- Refers patient to physician or other health care professional for specialized care while maintaining responsibility for continuity of care.
- Evaluates nursing research to determine applicability of findings to ongoing treatments.
- Participates as a member of an interdisciplinary treatment team.
- Participates in continuing education to maintain credentials and to increase clinical nursing expertise.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Knowledge of the theory, principles and practices of advanced clinical nursing.
- Knowledge of anatomy, pathophysiology, pharmacology and microbiology.
- Knowledge of medications and their administration, effects and side effects.
- Skill in the application of nursing techniques at all stages of the health care continuum.
- Ability to effectively assess and document physical and psychosocial conditions.
- Ability to develop medically appropriate treatment plans.
- Ability to utilize knowledge of the pathology of prevalent diseases and health conditions.
- Ability to collect, record and interpret data.
- Ability to relate therapeutically with patients.
- Ability to instruct in the prevention of disease, good health practices and the health care of an ill or injured person.
- Ability to lead others and to work cooperatively in a team environment.
Special Requirement: Current West Virginia license or temporary permit to practice as a registered professional nurse.
Employment Type: Full-Time Permanent
