1.0 FTE Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner Emergency Medicine- Bay Area

American Addiction Centers • Durham, NC

116d • $57 - $86

About The Position

The position is for a full-time role within the AMG Specialist Group in Emergency Medicine at Advocate Health. The role involves 12-hour shifts, including weekends and holidays, with hours from 0900-2100 and 1200-0000. The pay range for this position is between $57.85 and $86.80 per hour. The major responsibilities include assessing, diagnosing, and managing treatment plans for patients, performing and interpreting diagnostic studies, providing health promotion and disease management education, and maintaining accurate documentation in the electronic medical record. The role also requires participation in quality and safety initiatives, education of new team members, and maintaining productivity and quality metrics. The candidate must demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide age-appropriate care and be able to adapt to evolving technology.

Requirements

• Active RN and APRN/APRN-FPA/APNP or other APRN license(s) in state(s) of practice.
• Active national board certification in area of clinical practice and populations served.
• Active DEA registration prior to hire.
• Active Illinois Controlled Substance License prior to hire (if applicable).
• Active BLS and/or ACLS, PALS, NRP as required by clinical practice prior to or within 6 months of hire.
• Master’s Degree in Nursing.
• No experience required.

Nice To Haves

• Demonstrated high level of clinical proficiency.
• Excellent decision-making skills.
• Ability to work independently and as an effective member of a healthcare team.
• Ability to adapt to evolving technology and proficiency with the electronic medical record.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Proven organizational skills and ability to prioritize effectively.

Responsibilities

• Assess, diagnose, and determine treatment and management plans appropriate for age, acuity, and clinical condition.
• Order, perform, and interpret appropriate diagnostic studies.
• Prescribe pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic interventions and therapies.
• Manage conditions based on clinical indication, evidence-based care, cost-effectiveness, and assessment of risks/benefits.
• Provide health promotion, disease prevention, and disease management counseling and education to patients and families.
• Manage patients as part of an interdisciplinary team and within scope of practice.
• Seek physician or healthcare team member consultation or referrals as appropriate.
• Escalate need for more emergent or specialized care when necessary.
• Maintain accurate, complete, concise, and timely documentation in the electronic medical record.
• Participate in quality, safety, and peer review initiatives.
• Participate in education and onboarding of new team members and students.
• Maintain standards of productivity, access, face-to-face time, and quality metrics.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off programs.
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability.
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses.
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave.
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match.
• Educational Assistance Program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Master's degree
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees