Urgent Care- PRN NP/PA

Advocate Health and Hospitals Corporation•Greensboro, NC

4d•$85 - $85

About The Position

Augments a physician's ability to provide patient care services by independently and interdependently scheduling, supervising, and/or conducting complex diagnostic and therapeutic procedures and/or surgeries in the Emergency Medicine setting. Participates independently in the delivery of direct patient care within the scope of the individual authority granted by the North Carolina State Boards of Medical Examiners.

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 a must at all times

Responsibilities

Performs complex diagnostic and therapeutic procedures in diagnosing emergency medical problems and prescribing necessary treatment and service for quality patient care.
Records data and tentative conclusions for review by physician.
Coordinates and schedules laboratory studies and diagnostic procedures.
Explains the necessity, preparation, nature and anticipated effects of scheduled diagnostic and therapeutic procedures to the patient.
Carries out complex patient care services under indirect physician supervision using advanced medical knowledge.
Monitors progress of patients, maintain a record of the patient's progress, and consults with supervising physician when patient's progress does not meet anticipated and/or predetermined criteria.
Plans and schedules work for the physician's health team ensuring proper distribution of assignments and adequate staffing, space and facilities for subsequent performance of assigned duties.
Participates in basic science and clinical research projects conducted by supervising physician.
Prepares statistical reports and analyses setting forth progress, adverse trends and appropriate recommendations or conclusions.
Teaches students, residents and interns in complex techniques and procedures, which are unique to Emergency Medicine.
Ensures complete and accurate documentation in the medical record of assessment and plan of care.
Participates in continuing education in emergency/ urgent care.
Remains up to date with department and hospital policy and guidelines.
Ensures age/developmentally appropriate patient care is provided in accordance with Age-Specific Care Guidelines for the specific age groups served.

Benefits

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:
Compensation Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
Incentive pay for select positions
Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
Benefits and more Paid Time Off programs
Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
Educational Assistance Program