Nurse Practitioner/Physician Asst - Critical Care/Emergency Department
About The Position
Sturdy Memorial Hospital is seeking an Emergency Medicine Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our community-based hospital in Attleboro, MA. We are a patient-focused organization and looking to grow our team with providers who are dedicated to providing meaningful patient care. This role involves evaluating and treating patients, primarily ESI Level 2 and 3, in the Emergency Department under the supervision of an attending emergency physician. The position requires utilizing therapeutic means, laboratory data, and radiographic studies to provide direct patient care. A patient-centric mindset is essential for delivering high-quality service and care, and the role involves cross-functional work with specialty consultants as needed.
Requirements
- Completion of an accredited Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant program
- FNP or PA-C
- Massachusetts NP/PA medical license
- DEA/CSR license
- ACLS/BLS certification
- PA or FNP license and at least 2 years of experience practicing as a PA or FNP in a hospital Emergency Department managing adult and pediatric patients
- Experience managing ESI levels 2, 3, 4, and 5 adult and pediatric patients
- Experience with closed reduction and splinting of fractures, repairs of simple lacerations, suture removal, nail trephination, management of bite wounds, incision and drainage of uncomplicated superficial abscesses, assessment and treatment of 1st and wound degree burns, removal of foreign bodies of nose and ear, including impacted cerumen, removal of superficial corneal and conjunctival and subcutaneous foreign bodies, nasal packing and cauterization and infiltration of local and digital anesthesia
- Excellent interpersonal communication skills, ability to interact effectively with adult and pediatric patients and with clinical, nursing, and physician staff
- Attentiveness to patient flow in the Emergency Department
- Ability to multi-task, handle interruptions and work effectively in a fast-paced environment
- Excellent command of verbal and written English
- Excellent operation of clinical equipment
- Proficiency in technology usage
Nice To Haves
- Minimum of 2 years of experience in a hospital-based emergency department
- Experience working with an Electronic Medical Record
- Experience utilizing a voice dictation system
Responsibilities
- Evaluate and treat mostly ESI Level 2 and 3 patients in the Sturdy Memorial Hospital Emergency Department under the supervision of an attending emergency physician
- Utilize therapeutic means, laboratory data, and radiographic studies
- Provide direct patient care to our communities in a well-established community hospital
- Work cross-functionally with specialty consultants as needed
Benefits
- Guaranteed base salary
- Professional liability insurance
- Competitive PTO and CME policy
- Reimbursement stipend for CME expenses, memberships and dues, licensure and DEA fees
- Retirement plans including pension plan and 403B plan with employer match
- Pet health insurance
- Free parking
- Medical and dependent care reimbursement accounts (FSA)
- Long-term disability coverage
- Life insurance
- Identity theft protection
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
