Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant-HH Main Emergency Dept-FT-3rd Shift Weekends

HH Health System•Huntsville, AL

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About The Position

The Advanced Practice Provider (CRNP/PA) provides comprehensive direct patient care in collaboration with attending physicians and the multidisciplinary team in the emergency department. The role includes taking patient histories and conducting physical examinations and medical screening exams; ordering and performing appropriate diagnostic testing; interpreting laboratory and imaging results; diagnosing illnesses and determining treatment and specialty consultation; and assisting with procedures when indicated. The provider also supports health maintenance and promotion through patient and family education, return precautions, and follow-up instructions. In collaboration with the attending physician, the APP plans patient disposition, including discharge, specialty consultation, or admission when appropriate. Indirect care responsibilities include staff and student education, clinical research, program development, and quality improvement. The NP/PA is expected to pursue ongoing learning and professional development to optimize contributions to patients, colleagues, and the advanced practice profession.

Requirements

Completion of a Nurse Practitioner Master of Science in Nursing, or graduation from an accredited Physician Assistant program.
Successful completion of a national certification exam for NP.
Current registration with the Alabama Board of Nursing and Board of Medical Examiners, or a current Alabama PA license.
Approval of the Huntsville Hospital credentialing board.
BLS certification required by the end of the orientation period.
Excellent communication skills and ability to work in a fast-paced environment, prioritizing and changing tasks frequently and quickly.
Ability to work well with others in a team environment.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience with electronic medical records.

Responsibilities

Obtain comprehensive patient histories and perform physical examinations related to patients’ chief complaints, including medical screening exams.
Order and perform appropriate diagnostic testing and screening related to the chief complaint.
Interpret laboratory and imaging results to diagnose illness and determine treatment and specialty consultation needs.
Assist with procedures as indicated by the diagnosis.
Promote health maintenance through patient and family education, return precautions, and follow-up instructions.
Collaborate with the attending physician on disposition planning, including discharge, specialty consultation, and admission when indicated.
Participate in staff and student education, clinical research, program development, and quality improvement.
Pursue ongoing learning and personal professional development.