Physician Assistant - PRN

Physician Assistant - PRN

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Harlan County Health System - Alma, NE 68920

Overview

Position Type Part Time Job Shift Any Education Level Graduate Degree Travel Percentage None Category Health Care

Description

Position Summary:

The Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) provides diagnostic, therapeutic, and preventive healthcare services to patients across the lifespan. Working collaboratively with physicians and other healthcare team members, the NP/PA obtains medical histories, examines and treats patients, diagnoses illnesses and injuries, orders and interprets diagnostic testing, prescribes medications, and provides patient and family education.

This position provides care in the clinic, hospital, and Emergency Department settings. Responsibilities include managing minor injuries, performing approved procedures such as suturing, splinting, and casting, and conducting emergency medical screening examinations and interventions within the provider's authorized scope of practice and clinical privileges.

Essential Job Functions:

• Provide high-quality, age-appropriate care in the clinic, hospital, and Emergency Department.
• Obtain medical histories, perform physical examinations, and assess patients' healthcare needs.
• Diagnose and treat acute and chronic illnesses and injuries.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate individualized treatment plans.
• Order and interpret laboratory testing, diagnostic imaging, and other clinical studies.
• Prescribe and manage medications in accordance with applicable laws and organizational policies.
• Perform approved procedures, including suturing, splinting, casting, and treatment of minor injuries.
• Provide medical screening examinations in the Emergency Department as authorized.

Qualifications

Required

• Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant educational program.
• Current and unrestricted Nebraska license to practice as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant.
• BLS, ACLS, PALS & ATLS

Preferred

• Master's degree in nursing, physician assistant studies, or a related clinical field.
• Minimum of two years of clinical experience.

Core Competencies

• Strong clinical judgment, assessment, and diagnostic skills
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Strong patient education and counseling abilities
• Professionalism, discretion, and sound judgment
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a healthcare team

Working Conditions

Work is performed in clinic, hospital, and Emergency Department settings and may involve exposure to infectious diseases, bodily fluids, and other healthcare-related hazards. The position requires frequent standing, walking, assisting with patient mobility, and responding to urgent situations.

This job description is intended to summarize key responsibilities and requirements. Duties may change at any time. HCHS is an equal opportunity employer.