Emergency Department - Advanced Practitioner Night Shift
About The Position
Tower Health Reading Hospital is seeking an experienced Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join its Emergency Department night-shift team in West Reading, Pennsylvania. The Advanced Practitioner assists Emergency Medicine physicians in evaluating and treating patients in the main Emergency Department and Pediatric Emergency Department, and functions as a primary health care provider responsible for managing health-related problems and conditions. The role serves as a clinical leader and works closely with physicians to manage patients, administer medication, order necessary labs and tests, provide prescriptions, and document patient charts. The Advanced Practitioner works with physicians and multidisciplinary healthcare professionals to coordinate and deliver patient care and facilitate communication among patients and their families, the nursing team, and medical staff. Night shifts start between 9 p.m. and 11 p.m. and end between 6 a.m. and 7 a.m. Reading Hospital’s Emergency Department treats more than 115,000 patients annually, including approximately 30,000 children. It has more than 100 beds, a dedicated 16-bed Pediatric Emergency unit, and a team of 40-plus physicians, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners, as well as Emergency Medicine residents. The department is a Level I Trauma Center and Comprehensive Stroke Center, with an Emergency Medicine Residency Program and teaching, quality-improvement, and research opportunities. The hospital overview also describes the department as having 120 beds and state-of-the-art technology with extensive subspecialty support. Reading Hospital is a 697-bed nonprofit teaching hospital and Tower Health’s Magnet-designated flagship institution. The hospital offers advanced technology, specialty care, and multidisciplinary support.
Requirements
- Experienced Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant.
- Master's degree.
- Complete and maintain all competencies and trainings required for the role.
- BLS Certification.
- PA DEA License.
- DOT Medical Examiner Certification.
- PA Physician Assistant License.
- NCCPA Certification.
- Current valid driver's license.
- Computer skills, including computer use and navigation.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
- General clerical skills.
- Microsoft Office applications.
Responsibilities
- Assist Emergency Medicine physicians in evaluating and treating patients in the main Emergency Department and Pediatric Emergency Department.
- Function as a primary health care provider responsible for managing health-related problems and conditions.
- Serve as a clinical leader and work with physicians to manage patients.
- Administer medication, order necessary labs or tests, provide prescriptions, and document patient charts.
- Coordinate and deliver patient care with physicians and multidisciplinary healthcare professionals.
- Facilitate communication among patients and family members, the nursing team, and medical staff.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation package.
- Health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
- Retirement savings plan with employer automatic contribution and employer match.
- Malpractice insurance.
- Residency/Fellowship stipend.
- New Hire Program.
- Generous paid time-off allowance.
- CME time and money.
- Relocation assistance.
- Supportive health system to advance goals.
- Work/life balance and flexibility.
- Latest diagnostics, treatments, and innovations.
- EPIC EMR system.
- Team-based care with dedicated support staff.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
