Emergency Medicine Nurse Practitioner

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Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world-class health care in America's heartland.

Facility: Marsh Med Ctr Iron Mtn

Location: Iron Mountain, MI

Address: 1721 S Stephenson Ave, Iron Mountain, MI 49801, USA

Shift: Varies

Job Schedule: Part time

Weekly Hours: 24.00

Department Details

Marshfield Medical Center - Dickinson is seeking an Emergency Med Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our team in Iron Mountain, Michigan. The Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant is a skilled member of the health team who provides medical and educational services to patients under the supervision of a licensed physician, according to Nurse Practitioner/PA Protocol, and within the scope of the Nurse Practitioner/PA License in the State of Wisconsin. This individual works within a cooperative department, utilizing team effort with health care providers, co-workers, and the public to provide positive patient interaction.

0.6 FTE or 0.9 FTE available.

Job Summary

The Emergency Medicine Nurse Practitioner provides advanced nursing care to patients presenting with a wide range of acute, urgent, and emergent medical conditions in the Emergency Department. The NP works collaboratively with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to deliver efficient, high-quality, patient-centered care. Perform comprehensive patient assessments including history, physical examination, and diagnostic testing.

Diagnose and treat acute illnesses and injuries such as fractures, infections, cardiac events, respiratory distress, trauma, and other emergent conditions.

Order, interpret, and act upon diagnostic tests such as labs, EKGs, imaging studies, and monitor patient progress.

Develop and implement treatment plans, including medication prescriptions, procedures, and referrals to specialists as necessary.

Provide wound care, suturing, splinting, and other emergency procedures within NP scope of practice.

Stabilize patients in critical condition and initiate emergency interventions as appropriate.

Educate patients and families on diagnoses, treatment plans, follow-up care, and preventive health.

Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the electronic health record (EHR).

Participate in quality improvement initiatives and maintain compliance with hospital policies, protocols, and regulatory standards.

Collaborate with multidisciplinary team members to coordinate patient care and disposition decisions (admission, discharge, or transfer).

Stay current with emergency medicine best practices and continuing education requirements.

Qualifications

Master's or Doctorate degree from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program.

If APRN was licensed prior to August 1, 1995, master's degree in nursing is preferred.

Prior experience working in Emergency Medicine or acute care settings strongly preferred.

Current licensure as a Registered Nurse and Nurse Practitioner in each state of practice.

Current Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) permit to prescribe controlled substances in each state of practice.

State Controlled Substance License (if required by State)

National board certification as an Adult-Gerontology Acute Care (AGACNP-BC) or (ACNPC-AG), Acute Care Adult (ACNP-BC), Additional certifications require approval from a market executive leader: Family (NP-C) or (FNP-BC)

Obtains and subsequently maintains required specific competencies and certifications as outlined on privilege form.

Privileging documents and related credentialing requirements will supersede this job description in defining minimum qualifications, criteria, and scope of practice, if variation between documents exists.

Benefits

Sanford offers an attractive benefits package for qualifying full-time and part-time employees. Depending on eligibility, a variety of benefits include health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, work/life balance benefits, and a generous time off package to maintain a healthy home-work balance. For more information about Total Rewards, visit .

Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1- or send an email to .

Sanford has a Drug Free Workplace Policy. An accepted offer will require a drug screen and pre-employment background screening as a condition of employment.

Compensation Package: Sanford Health offers a nationally competitive salary with an additional physician benefits package including health, dental and vision insurance, 401K plan, short-term and long-term disability, life insurance, CME allowance, allowed time away, malpractice insurance with tail coverage, and a relocation allowance.

About this Community: Nestled in the heart of Wisconsin, Marshfield is a safe, clean community with a population of about 20,000 people. The region boasts a solid economy and a low cost of living, which includes below-national average costs for housing and transportation. Community pride is evident in the private and city funds invested to make Marshfield a great place to live. Located one mile outside of town, you will have access to 6,500 acres for hiking, biking, hunting, canoeing, cross-country skiing, berry picking, and wildlife or bird watching or simply enjoying the fresh air. With excellent schools and high school graduation rates high above the national average, Marshfield is committed to offering and preparing students for top-notch education opportunities. Those of us that have chosen to call Marshfield home have come to enjoy the benefits of short commutes, safe and friendly neighborhoods, fresh air and water, bountiful nature, and so much more. Come and see for yourself. Fun Fact: Marshfield is known as the HEART of Wisconsin!

Req Number: R-

Job Function: Advanced Practice Provider

Featured: No

Visas Accepted: N/A

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