APP (NP/PA) ED Observation
Carilion Medical Center•Roanoke, VA
•Hybrid
About The Position
Seeking a full-time APP (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant) to join our dynamic, team-based ED Observation Unit. This role involves managing acute and chronic illness in adolescent, adult, and geriatric populations with predicted short hospital stays. The position offers a tailored, 10-week orientation, strong physician support, and opportunities for autonomy. Observation Units are located in Roanoke, Christiansburg, Lexington, and Rocky Mount, with the primary role based in Roanoke and a secondary location at one of the outside community hospitals.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing and Nurse Practitioner program or an accredited Physician Assistant program.
- Minimum of 3 years of clinical experience preferred.
- Licensed or eligible for licensure as an Advanced Practice Provider (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant) in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
- Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in Virginia (for Nurse Practitioners).
- Eligible for prescriptive authority in accordance with state regulations and as authorized by the Virginia Boards of Nursing and Medicine.
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) required.
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), or Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certifications required as appropriate to the position.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Proficiency with electronic medical records and standard computer systems.
Nice To Haves
- Enthusiastic new grads will be considered.
- Additional experience may be required based on specialty.
Responsibilities
- Managing acute and chronic illness in the adolescent, adult and geriatric populations with predicted short hospital stays.
- Working collaboratively with physicians and other healthcare providers.
- Demonstrating and maintaining all credentialing and licensing requirements of Carilion Clinic, the Virginia Board of Medicine or Nursing, and applicable certifying bodies.
- Meeting practice and managed care credentialing requirements and qualifying for malpractice insurance coverage.
- Utilizing electronic medical records and standard computer systems.
Benefits
- Comprehensive Medical, Dental, & Vision Benefits
- Employer Funded Pension Plan, vested after five years (Voluntary 403B)
- Paid Time Off (accrued from day one)
- Onsite fitness studios and discounts to our Carilion Wellness centers
- Access to our health and wellness app, Personify Health
- Discounts on childcare
- Continued education and training
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
