Nurse Practitioner - SHM

Nurse Practitioner - SHM at Sovah Health - Martinsville summary :

Sovah Health is seeking a Nurse Practitioner to provide primary and acute healthcare services to patients with various health conditions. Responsibilities include conducting assessments, documenting care, ordering diagnostic studies, and offering patient education and counseling. The role promotes informed choices and shared decision-making in a supportive healthcare environment.

Position Summary

Sovah Health is looking for the ideal candidate who will provide primary or acute healthcare services for certain acute or chronic health conditions in specific populations in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice.

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.

Who We Are :

People are our passion and purpose.   Come work where you are appreciated for who you are not just what you can do. Licensed for 220 beds, SOVAH Health – Martinsville, is a full service, acute-care hospital providing over 22 medical specialties. Among the services we offer are a home health & hospice agency, advanced wound healing center, cardiac rehabilitation center, two cardiac catheterization labs, and medical & radiation oncology services.

Where We Are :

In Martinsville, explore culture and arts, enjoy kayaking or hiking and so much more in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. From the river to the racetrack, we offer plenty of activities to guarantee that you and your family have a fun filled time!

Why Choose Us :

Health (Medical, Dental, Vision) and 401K Benefits for full-time employees

Competitive Paid Time Off / Extended Illness Bank package for full-time employees

Employee Assistance Program – mental, physical, and financial wellness assistance

Tuition Reimbursement / Assistance for qualified applicants

Professional development, Growth opportunities, and Mentor-based training

And much more…

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum Education

Graduate of a Nurse Practitioner Program required or Master's in Nursing.

Required 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.

Certifications :

American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) required

Licenses :

Currently licensed as a Registered Nurse in the state of Virginia and licensed by the Virginia Department of Health Professions as a Nurse Practitioner required

Current national certification by the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners, the American Nurses’ Credentialing Center or other credentialing center recognized by the board (See Regulations governing the Licensure of Nurse Practitioners published by the Virginia Board of Nursing / Virginia Board of Medicine) required

Current Authorization to Prescribe by the State of Virginia required

Current Controlled Substance Registration required

EEOC Statement :

SOVAH Health - Martinsville is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunities for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment because of color, race, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, genetic information, gender identity, sexual orientation, veterans' status or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

Equal opportunity and affirmative action employers and are looking for diversity in candidates for employment : Minority / Female / Disabled / Protected Veteran

Keywords :

Nurse Practitioner, patient care, health assessments, preventative health, healthcare services, chronic conditions, acute care, patient education, medical treatment, primary care