Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant-HH Main Emergency Dept-FT-3rd shift (7p-7a)
About The Position
The Advanced Practice Provider (CRNP/PA) provides comprehensive direct patient care in collaboration with attending physicians and the multidisciplinary team. The role includes obtaining comprehensive patient histories and physical examinations related to presenting complaints, including medical screening examinations; ordering and performing appropriate diagnostic testing and screening; interpreting laboratory and imaging results to diagnose illness and determine treatment steps and specialty consultation; and assisting with procedures as indicated. The APP supports health maintenance and promotion through patient and family education, return precautions, and follow-up instructions. In collaboration with the attending physician, the APP participates in disposition planning, including discharge, specialty consultation, and admission when indicated. Indirect patient-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 their contribution 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 Nurse Practitioners.
- 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 by the end of the orientation period.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and prioritize and change 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 physical examinations related to chief complaints, including medical screening examinations.
- Order and perform appropriate diagnostic testing and screening for presenting complaints.
- Interpret laboratory and imaging results to diagnose illness and determine treatment steps and specialty consultation.
- Participate in procedural assistance as indicated by the diagnosis.
- Promote health maintenance through patient and family education, return precautions, and follow-up instructions.
- Collaborate with attending physicians on disposition planning, including discharge, specialty consultation, and admission when indicated.
- Contribute to staff and student education, clinical research, program development, and quality improvement.
- Pursue ongoing learning and professional development.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Flexible spending
- Short-term disability
- Long-term disability
- Retirement account options with 401(k) organization match
- Nurse residency program
- Tuition assistance
- Student loan reimbursement
- On-site training and education opportunities
- Employee discounts
- Childcare
- Health and wellness programs
- On-site employee pharmacy
- Free health clinic
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Job Type
Full-time
