Physician Assistant or Family Nurse Practitioner - Emergency Medicine & Urgent Care - Greensboro, NC

Advocate Health•Greensboro, NC

7d•$59 - $89

About The Position

The Physician Assistant or Family Nurse Practitioner provides emergency medicine and urgent care services at the Greensboro Northline Immediate Care location. The role performs complex diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, diagnoses emergency medical problems, and prescribes necessary treatment and services for quality patient care. Patient care services are carried out under indirect physician supervision, with consultation when a patient's progress does not meet anticipated or predetermined criteria. The position coordinates laboratory studies and diagnostic procedures, explains procedures to patients, documents assessments and care plans, and monitors patient progress. It also supports the physician's health team through work planning and scheduling, participates in research and continuing education, and teaches students, residents, and interns in Emergency Medicine techniques. Care must be age- and developmentally appropriate and follow department and hospital policies and guidelines. The work environment is fast-paced and may involve long or irregular hours. The schedule varies and may include rotating shifts. The position is full-time, with 35 hours per week.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited Physician Assistant program.
PA licensure.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Ability to maintain composure and work efficiently under pressure.
Ability to perform complex patient diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.
Ability to work a rotating shift schedule.
Professionalism and customer service skills.

Responsibilities

Perform complex diagnostic and therapeutic procedures to diagnose emergency medical problems and prescribe necessary treatment and services.
Record data and tentative conclusions for physician review.
Coordinate and schedule laboratory studies and diagnostic procedures.
Explain the necessity, preparation, nature, and anticipated effects of scheduled diagnostic and therapeutic procedures to patients.
Provide complex patient care services under indirect physician supervision using advanced medical knowledge.
Monitor patient progress, maintain progress records, and consult with the supervising physician when progress does not meet anticipated or predetermined criteria.
Plan and schedule work for the physician's health team to ensure proper assignment distribution and adequate staffing, space, and facilities.
Participate in basic science and clinical research projects conducted by the supervising physician.
Prepare statistical reports and analyses describing progress, adverse trends, and appropriate recommendations or conclusions.
Teach students, residents, and interns complex techniques and procedures unique to Emergency Medicine.
Ensure complete and accurate medical-record documentation of assessment and plan of care.
Participate in continuing education in emergency and urgent care.
Remain current with department and hospital policies and guidelines.
Ensure age- and developmentally appropriate care in accordance with Age-Specific Care Guidelines for the age groups served.
Perform other related duties.