APRN/PA Full Time Emergency Department- UofL Health- University of Louisville Hospital

UofL Health • Louisville, KY

19d • Onsite

About The Position

UofL Health Hospital’s Department of Emergency Medicine is seeking a full-time Advanced Practice Provider (APP). The APP will diagnose and treat patients presenting with emergent and acute symptoms, manage patients with higher acuity, and perform needed procedures. The role includes working with faculty during patient care and collaborating with physicians, residents, and nursing staff. The APP must be skilled at educating patients and family members, think critically, and make timely clinical decisions under pressure. This is a shift-work position requiring scheduling flexibility and some weekend work.

Requirements

• Previous experience in emergency medicine.
• Kentucky license as a PA or NP.
• ACLS certification.
• Strong computer skills.
• Excellent management and organizational skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and make quick clinical decisions.
• Ability to work as a team player.
• Ability to manage patients with higher levels of acuity.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and treat patients presenting with emergent and acute symptoms.
• Perform needed procedures.
• Educate patients and family members.
• Work with faculty during patient care.
• Collaborate with physicians to assess patient needs.
• Manage patients in the fast-paced emergency department observation unit.
• Order, interpret, and record test results.
• Treat critically ill patients.
• Make recommendations and consult when needed.
• Make important clinical decisions under pressure.
• Work effectively with faculty, residents, and nursing staff.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed