Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant Emergency Center

Phoebe Putney Health System • Sumter, SC

21h • Onsite

About The Position

We are looking for a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join the Phoebe Family at Phoebe Sumter in Americus, Georgia. This role is responsible for patient care management, counseling, and education of patients and families in collaboration with facility MD's. Phoebe Putney Health System is southwest Georgia’s preferred career choice for professionals who want to improve the community’s health by joining a respected, cutting-edge team. The company offers the opportunity to collaborate with colleagues in a friendly, close-knit setting. A career at Phoebe allows individuals to apply learned skills, explore new paths, and advance into greater opportunities. Phoebe is described as the best, most advanced healthcare provider in the region, offering top technology, specialists, and talent. For non-clinical careers, it is also an ideal employer, offering a close-knit culture, outstanding benefits, and many ways to develop a career.

Requirements

• Master's Degree in Nursing OR Physician Assisting
• Nurse Practitioners Certification (NP-C)
• Basic Life Support (BLS)
• Department Specific Certifications may be required
• Organizational Skills
• Communication Skills
• Interpersonal Skills
• Customer Relations
• Mathematical
• Analytical
• Grammar/Spelling
• Read/Comprehend Written Instructions
• Follow Verbal Instructions
• Transcription
• Basic Computer Skills
• Microsoft Office Suite
• General Clerical Skills
• Have near normal vision - Clarity of vision (both near and far), ability to distinguish colors
• Have good - manual dexterity and eye-hand-foot coordination
• Ability to perform - repetitive tasks/motion

Nice To Haves

• Emergency Center experience
• 4+ years experience in supervision and independent decision making in major nursing areas

Responsibilities

• Responsible for patient care management, counseling, education of patients and families in collaboration with facility MD's.
• Adheres to the hospital and departmental attendance and punctuality guidelines
• Performs all job responsibilities in alignment with the core values, mission and vision of the organization
• Performs other duties as required and completes all job functions as per departmental policies and procedures
• Maintains current knowledge in present areas of responsibility (i.e., self education, attends ongoing educational programs)
• Attends staff meetings and completes mandatory in-services and requirements and competency evaluations on time.
• Demonstrates competency at all levels in providing care to all patients based on age, sex, weight, and demonstrated needs.
• For non-clinical areas, has attended training and demonstrates usage of age- specific customer service skills.
• Wears protective clothing and equipment as appropriate.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees