Advanced Practice Professional, NP/PA – Urgent Care

University Health

Part-time urgent care NP or PA providing emergency medicine care for WVU Health System. Evaluating patients, coordinating treatment, discharge, education, and follow-up.

Posted 8/20/2026part-timeMartinsburg • Virginia, West Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing individualized care for emergency medicine patients, including critical thinking, diagnostic reasoning, and effective communication with interdisciplinary teams. Holds necessary certifications and licensure to provide comprehensive clinical evaluations and coordinate care effectively.

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Nurse Practitioner LicensureNational Certification by APRN Certification CentersBLS, ACLS, and ATLS CertificationEmergency Medicine ExperienceClinical Decision-Making

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Hard Skills

Comprehensive Clinical EvaluationsDiagnostic Test Result CommunicationIndividualized Care Plans DevelopmentEmergency Care RecognitionPatient Discharge Coordination

Soft Skills

Strong Communication SkillsCritical ThinkingLeadership in Emergency Medicine

Tools & Technologies

Electronic Medical RecordsClinical Assessment Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

BLS CertificationACLS CertificationATLS CertificationNational Commission for Certification of Physician Assistants Certification

Industry Keywords

Emergency MedicineAcute CareInterdisciplinary CarePatient Outcomes ImprovementClinical Trials Participation

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage comprehensive and individualized care for emergency medicine patients and their families in the DEM and immediate post-discharge ambulatory setting
Coordinate hospitalization when necessary
Complete pre-procedure evaluations and integrated assessments
Order additional tests or consultations in collaboration with emergency medicine faculty or established clinical guidelines and protocols
Perform and communicate diagnostic test results within established guidelines and scope of practice
Consult and communicate with clinic and hospital staff regarding abnormal findings
Perform comprehensive clinical evaluations and document findings in the medical record
Facilitate discharge by coordinating services and tests needed for outpatient follow-up
Develop individualized plans of care, including teaching, discharge planning, referrals, or admission
Identify unstable or complex patients and facilitate appropriate intervention
Recognize emergency situations and initiate effective emergency care
Coordinate follow-up procedures and tests
Demonstrate critical thinking and diagnostic reasoning in clinical decision-making
Educate nursing staff, hospital staff, students, patients, families, and the community
Complete clinical competencies and update knowledge throughout the year
Serve as a resource for staff caring for emergency medicine patients
Provide educational programs and participate in community programs
Document plans of care, interventions, evaluations, hours, and billing reports
Collaborate with leaders and staff to improve patient outcomes and support interdisciplinary care
Provide leadership in emergency medicine practice changes, committees, task forces, program development, and education
Participate in clinical trials and research studies
Perform other duties and projects as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Nurse Practitioner: Graduate of a CCNE accredited nursing program with Master’s Degree in Nursing
Nurse Practitioner: National Certification by one of the recognized APRN Certification Centers
Nurse Practitioner: Licensure or eligibility for licensure as a professional Registered Nurse and Advanced Practice Registered Nurse in West Virginia
Physician Assistant: Bachelor’s Degree or Master’s Degree as a Medical/Surgical Physician Assistant required
Physician Assistant: Graduate of an ARC-PA approved Physician Assistant training program required
Physician Assistant: Certification by the National Commission for Certification of Physician Assistants required
Physician Assistant: Must be licensed or eligible for licensure by the WV Board of Medicine or WV Board of Osteopathic Medicine
American Heart Association BLS, ACLS and ATLS certification required
Acute care or emergency medicine experience preferred; eligible new graduates will be considered
Proficiency with computers
Strong communication skills
Ability to lift, move, stoop, reach, position, stand, walk, and carry patients, materials, and equipment weighing 40+ pounds
Ability to work protracted or irregular hours and around biohazards, infectious diseases, deceased persons, water, and electrical hazards associated with patient care equipment

Benefits

Comp & perks

Part-time schedule of 20 scheduled weekly hours
Equal opportunity employment
Reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities
Access to WVU Health System employee benefits may be available, but specific benefits are not stated