Emergency Room Advanced Practice Provider (PRN)

COAL COUNTY GENERAL HOSPITAL • Coalgate, OK

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Performs direct patient care in the Emergency Department under the supervision of the Medical Director.

Requirements

• Must obtain State Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant License

Responsibilities

• Performs and documents physical examinations on all patients, neonate through the geriatric population, urgent and non-urgent in the Emergency Department.
• Obtains and documents patients' medical histories.
• Assesses and documents patients and/or families psychosocial issues.
• Performs and/or orders diagnostic tests; radiology and laboratory.
• Interprets subjective and objective data to formulate a diagnosis.
• Interprets laboratory and diagnostic test results to formulate a diagnosis.
• Discusses patients diagnosis and plan of care with ED physician before implementation of said plan of care.
• Documents physicians approval of plan of care and obtains necessary physicians signature on the patients medical record and physicians order sheet.
• Evaluates the effectiveness of patients plans of care and makes revisions as necessary always consulting the ED physician.
• Formulates diagnoses and treats illnesses within scope of practice.
• Formulates patient treatment plans within the PA's scope of practice.
• Implements therapeutic interventions when appropriate within scope of practice.
• Refers patient to other healthcare professionals as appropriate, i.e., psychiatry, physical therapy, Social Service.
• Provides counseling/education for patients and families on preventive healthcare, disease processes, potential medication side effects, etc. Advises patient of need to follow up with primary care physician.
• Always defers to the physician with difficult cases or when a case is out of the scope of practice for a physician's assistant.
• Orders, prescribes and administers drugs and medical devices within scope of practice. (See individual state laws)
• Able to manage patients on ventilators; endotracheal tubes, nasogastric tubes; performs venipuncture, venous cutdown, inserts central venous lines, arterial punctures; administers parenteral fluids, blood/blood products; performs wound care, suturing, cast application and removal; cares for soft tissue injuries; performs lumbar punctures and other procedures under the supervision of the ED physician.
• Able to perform minor surgical procedures.
• Writes progress notes and discharge summaries.
• May prescribe medications per state law.
• Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors.
• Supports and maintains a culture of safety and quality.
• Communicates appropriately and clearly to supervising physician, nurses, staff.
• Maintains a good working relationship within the Emergency Department.
• Consults other healthcare professionals and facilities as appropriate to provide for an interdisciplinary approach to patients needs.
• Treats patients and their families with respect and dignity.
• Demonstrates the ability to be flexible, organized and function under stressful situations.
• Teaches students, residents and interns Emergency Department specific procedures, techniques.
• Participates in Emergency Medicine research studies when appropriate. Reviews and compiles patient data for research studies and reports as requested.
• Attends all Emergency Department and medical staff meetings as appropriate to the facilitys rules and regulations.
• Stays current with new developments in emergency medicine through continuing education, seminars and affiliations with professional societies.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees