Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Full Time - Days

Crisp Regional•Cordele, GA

About The Position

The Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant is an active member of the Emergency team, providing professional services and support consistent with the strategic vision, goals, philosophy, and direction of the department and CRHS. The position operates under the clinical direction of the Medical Director of Emergency Services and the leadership of the Director of Emergency Services. The NP or PA performs procedures for which they are privileged, documents assessments, evaluations, consultation reports, and progress notes, and assumes care of patients in collaboration with the Emergency Department physician. The NP or PA must be credentialed through Crisp Regional Hospital (CRH), remain an active member in good standing on the CRH medical staff, and abide by hospital policies and CRH medical staff bylaws.

Requirements

Diploma from an accredited school of nursing and completion of an accredited Family Nurse Practitioner program.
Certification as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant in the State of Georgia.
Current CPR certification.
Credentialing through Crisp Regional Hospital and active good-standing membership on the CRH medical staff.
Ability to abide by hospital policies and CRH medical staff bylaws.

Nice To Haves

A minimum of two years of Emergency Department experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide primary care, including routine care and management of patients with acute, chronic, and/or urgent complaints, under physician supervision and through implementation of standard procedures.
Inform the physician, as appropriate, of needs and problems related to patient care.
Ensure optimal utilization of hospital, medical, and nursing resources.
Discuss and review patient management plans with the collaborating physician and/or designee, and ensure a follow-up plan is in place before discharge.
Demonstrate knowledge and competence in advanced practice clinical skills, including the nursing process and utilization management.
Provide appropriate documentation in the Emergency Department medical record.
Educate, counsel, and support patients and their families.
Present a professional image to CRHS nursing, clinical, and medical staff, as well as patients, families, and visitors.
Comply with CRHS and departmental safety, infection control, and performance improvement initiatives to ensure quality care and services.
Attend professional development programs and in-service training, and meet minimum continuing professional education requirements.
Perform other related job duties as assigned.