All schools in Upshur County will close at 1 p.m. today. All B-UHS sporting events today are canceled.

St. Joseph’s Hospital to hold open interviews for nursing positions

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WVU Medicine St. Joseph’s Hospital will hold open interviews for experienced, new and soon-to-be nurses — RNs and LPNs — on Friday, January 10 from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. in the hospital’s main lobby.

Before you arrive:

  • Apply online
  • Update your resume
  • Be ready to interview

To apply online, visit the careers page and click Browse Open Positions.

There will also be a tour of the facility. Tucked in the heart of central West Virginia’s Upshur County, Buckhannon is home to St. Joseph’s Hospital, a campus that includes physician offices, PromptCare walk-in service, the Emergency Department and more.

Buckhannon exemplifies West Virginia hospitality and small town charm, with beautiful streets, homes, yards and parks. 

St. Joseph’s Hospital is a Top 100 Critical Access Hospital nationwide. The hospital embraces its mission of providing holistic care encompassing a person’s physical, emotional, social and spiritual well-being.

Questions? Contact the recruiter at 304-473-2112 or angela.heavner@wvumedicine.org.

Watch the hospital’s job postings page in case of inclement weather.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. Please view Equal Employment Opportunity Posters provided by OFCCP here.

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