Emergency Medicine - Full Time - NP/PA

American Addiction Centers•Greensboro, NC

2d•$59 - $89•Onsite

About The Position

This is a full-time position for an Emergency Medicine Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) at Moses Cone Memorial Hospital. The role involves performing complex diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, prescribing treatment, coordinating patient care, and documenting patient progress. The NP/PA will work under indirect physician supervision, utilizing advanced medical knowledge. Responsibilities also include planning work for the health team, participating in research, preparing reports, and teaching students and residents. Ensuring accurate medical record documentation and participating in continuing education are key aspects of the role. The position requires providing age-appropriate patient care.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited Physician Assistant program.
PA Licensure.
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Ability to maintain composure and work efficiently under pressure
Ability to perform complex patient diagnostic and therapeutic procedures
Ability to work a rotating shift schedule

Nice To Haves

Continuing education in emergency/ urgent care.

Responsibilities

Performs complex diagnostic and therapeutic procedures in diagnosing emergency medical problems and prescribing necessary treatment and service for quality patient care.
Records data and tentative conclusions for review by physician.
Coordinates and schedules laboratory studies and diagnostic procedures.
Explains the necessity, preparation, nature and anticipated effects of scheduled diagnostic and therapeutic procedures to the patient.
Carries out complex patient care services under indirect physician supervision using advanced medical knowledge.
Monitors progress of patients, maintain a record of the patient's progress, and consults with supervising physician when patient's progress does not meet anticipated and/or predetermined criteria.
Plans and schedules work for the physician's health team ensuring proper distribution of assignments and adequate staffing, space and facilities for subsequent performance of assigned duties.
Participates in basic science and clinical research projects conducted by supervising physician.
Prepares statistical reports and analyses setting forth progress, adverse trends and appropriate recommendations or conclusions.
Teaches students, residents and interns in complex techniques and procedures, which are unique to Emergency Medicine.
Ensures complete and accurate documentation in the medical record of assessment and plan of care.
Participates in continuing education in emergency/ urgent care.
Remains up to date with department and hospital policy and guidelines.
Ensures age/developmentally appropriate patient care is provided in accordance with Age-Specific Care Guidelines for the specific age groups served.
Performs other related duties other than those described herein