Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant - Emergency Medicine

Job Title

Washington Regional's Emergency Medicine Department is currently seeking a full-time Advanced Practice Provider or Physician Assistant, to join a very high-volume emergency department.

Job Description

Washington Regional has 2 Emergency Medicine locations, one at WRMC main campus and one at WR Physicians' Specialty Hospital, Fayetteville, AR.

Essential Position Responsibilities

• Perform physical examinations of patients to evaluate health and diagnose illnesses
• Order and perform diagnostic tests, such as x-rays and laboratory tests
• Determine, plan, and initiate appropriate treatment, and adjust treatment if necessary
• Prescribe and dispense medications
• Document medical information of patients and maintain electronic medical records
• Educate, instruct, and counsel patients and families on presenting health problems, treatment plans, and home care, and encourage and promote preventative health care and positive health behaviors
• Request consultation or referral with other health care providers, such as physicians and clinics
• Actively maintain knowledge of current medical research and trends, and support research projects

Qualifications

• Education: Must be a graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program
• Licensure and Certifications: Arkansas Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant license and CPR, required. National certification, required
• Experience: Minimum 3 years' experience in a previous clinical nursing role, required.

Work Environment: This position will spend 80% of time standing and/or walking while pushing, pulling, lifting, and/or carrying up to 50lbs. This position will spend 20% of time sitting while performing work in a standard office environment.