Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant - Emergency Department
About The Position
Saint Francis Healthcare System is seeking an Advanced Practice Provider (NP or PA) to join the Emergency Department and Southeast Missouri's only Level III Trauma Center. Our emergency and trauma center is a state-of-the-art facility with 32 patient rooms and serves nearly 42,000 patients annually. The facility houses 26 private treatment rooms with direct access to bathrooms, 3 trauma rooms, 2 triage rooms, 1 special procedures room, a new, 4-bay split-flow area staffed by APPs, specially designated children’s exam areas and equipment, and senior-friendly accommodations. Join the Saint Francis family where we are better together and where people come first!
Requirements
- Graduate from accredited School of Nursing and an approved Nurse Practitioner Program OR Graduate from a Committee on Allied health Education and Accreditation (CAHEA) or successor accredited program.
- Current NCCPA certification
- Licensed Physician Assistant in the State of Missouri
- AHA or Red Cross BLS Certification
- Knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions to maintain a safe working environment
- Knowledge of medical terminology and examination, diagnostics and treatment room procedures
- Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with patients, physicians, staff and the public
- Ability to maintain quality control standards and maintain calm and effective reactions during emergency situations
- Ability to communicate clearly, as well as understanding and responding to detailed oral and written instructions
- Current BLS certification and required licenses
- Ability to learn and efficiency utilize diagnostic equipment, electronic systems for ordering, medical records and other common computer programs
Nice To Haves
- Three years' experience as a Physician Assistant preferred.
Responsibilities
- Provide acute care of adult and pediatric populations.
- Provide holistic primary care to patients under the medical supervision of the Medical Director as outlined in the Collaborative Practice Agreement.
- Ongoing collaboration with Department physicians.
- Provide quality care to outpatients as defined by Missouri Statute.
Benefits
- MGMA shift rate plus incentive bonus!
- Excess Shift pay available
- Night shift differential
- $1,500 CME allowance per fiscal year
- 403b retirement plan
- Health/Dental/Vision Insurance
- Paid Malpractice with Tail Coverage
- Comprehensive and affordable health coverage including medical, prescription, dental and vision - available on the first of the month after hire date
- Saint Francis Medical Services Discount
- Earned Time Off (ETO) based on relevant years of work history. ETO combines vacation, sick, holidays, and personal days into one balance to allow for flexibility
- Retirement benefits including SFHS immediate matching
- Education Assistance benefits up to $5,000 per calendar year for one year of service after graduation
- Benefit Support through Health Advocate
- Employee Assistance Program
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Identity Theft Protection
- Pet Insurance
- Earned Wage Access
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
