NP/PA - Emergency Department (Front End Medical Staff)

MaineGeneral Health • Waterville, ME

12d • Onsite

About The Position

MaineGeneral Medical Center is seeking an experienced Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join the Emergency Department in Augusta, ME. In this role the APP will be responsible for performing front-end, rapid evaluations of patients in conjunction with the triage nurse to facilitate care. The experienced candidate must be able to make rapid decisions about care. Join a team of 20 physicians and 7 physician assistants in a 24/7 Emergency Department with an annual volume of 55,000 patients. Schedule consists of 4, 8-hour shifts per week.

Requirements

• Successful completion of an accredited APP program
• Active Maine Advanced Practitioner's license
• BLS/ACLS/PALS certifications
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience, preferably in an ED setting

Responsibilities

• Provides primary or acute healthcare services for certain acute or chronic health conditions in specific populations in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice and with the policies, values, and mission of the organization.
• Performing front-end, rapid evaluations of patients in conjunction with the triage nurse to facilitate care.
• Make rapid decisions about care.

Benefits

• Wellness programs and resources
• Employee Assistance Program for employees and anyone in their household
• Up to 2% of eligible pay in 403(b) company-matching contributions
• Another 2% in the 401(a) retirement income plan
• 457(b) retirement plan for eligible physicians
• Malpractice insurance, to include tail coverage
• Leadership-supported programs and learning and development resources
• Internal referral bonus program for all employed medical staff

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Associate degree