Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner - Emergency Department
About The Position
The Emergency Department (Main) Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner practices under the clinical supervision of the Medical Director of the Emergency Department, demonstrates competency and efficiency in the care of the acutely ill patient. This position demonstrates Emergency Department competency in assessing, diagnosing and treating a full range of patients in accordance with delineation of privileges; Demonstrates ability to organize and prioritize patient care activities; Selects and interprets laboratory and diagnostic testing; Communicates medical assessment and plan to patient and attending physician; Completes medical record documentation in a timely manner. The primary responsibility is the appropriate and timely performance of the medical screening exam, assessment and disposition of patients present to the Emergency Department. Performs medical screening exam and deliver emergency medical care to patients within the CVPH Emergency Department within the scope of their credentialing with CVPH and following departmental protocols.
Requirements
- Licensed as a NYS Certified Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner
- ACLS, ATLS and PALS required
- ATLS required
- DEA privileges required
- Must attend and complete Emergency Department onboarding process to the degree necessary by their training and experience
- PA : Completion of an Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA) approved program (prior to January 2001 – Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs). Current certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) is required.
- NP : Completion of a master's, post-master's, or doctorate from a nurse practitioner program accredited by the Commission on Collegiate of Nursing Education (CCNE) or the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN). Current certification by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) or an equivalent body is required.
Nice To Haves
- 1 year of clinical experience or advanced emergency medicine training as a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner preferred
- Prior Emergency Department experience or training preferred
- Prior experience successfully working in a busy clinical setting preferred
Responsibilities
- Practices under the clinical supervision of the Medical Director of the Emergency Department
- Demonstrates competency and efficiency in the care of the acutely ill patient
- Demonstrates Emergency Department competency in assessing, diagnosing and treating a full range of patients in accordance with delineation of privileges
- Organizes and prioritizes patient care activities
- Selects and interprets laboratory and diagnostic testing
- Communicates medical assessment and plan to patient and attending physician
- Completes medical record documentation in a timely manner
- Appropriate and timely performance of the medical screening exam, assessment and disposition of patients present to the Emergency Department
- Performs medical screening exam and deliver emergency medical care to patients within the CVPH Emergency Department within the scope of their credentialing with CVPH and following departmental protocols
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Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
