Nurse Practitioner - Emergency Medicine Nurse-Allied

Nurse Practitioner - Emergency Medicine physician job in New Jersey : Join an award-winning team of dedicated clinicians who are committed to providing world-class patient care! Virtua Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital is seeking an experienced physician assistant or nurse practitioner to join our emergency department team on a part-time basis. This role offers flexibility, strong physician collaboration, and the opportunity to practice in a busy, community-focused emergency department within a highly respected health system.

The APC will provide high-quality, patient-centered emergency care to a diverse adult and pediatric population while working collaboratively with emergency medicine physicians, nursing staff, and support services.


Primary Responsibilities

• Perform medical screening exams, patient evaluations, and documentation in the ED
• Diagnose and manage acute illnesses and injuries across varying acuity levels
• Order, interpret, and evaluate diagnostic tests including labs, imaging, and EKGs
• Develop and implement patient treatment plans in collaboration with attending physicians
• Perform procedures appropriate to APC scope of practice (e.g., suturing, splinting, abscess I&D)
• Provide patient education, discharge instructions, and follow-up planning
• Ensure compliance with hospital policies, evidence-based guidelines, and regulatory standards
• Participate in multidisciplinary communication to ensure safe, efficient patient care

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited PA or NP program
• Current New Jersey license in good standing
• National board certification (NCCPA or AANP/ANCC)
• BLS and ACLS required (PALS preferred or required upon hire)
• Minimum 1 to 2 years of EM experience as an APC
• Strong clinical judgment, communication, and teamwork skills

About the Emergency Department

• Part of the Virtua Health system and Lourdes Health System campus
• Collaborative, physician-led care model
• Access to on-site specialty services and advanced diagnostic resources
• Commitment to quality, safety, and patient experience
• 32 ED beds
• Epic EMR
• Admission rate: 18-20%

Interested in learning more? Apply today!

Competitive Compensation, with an estimated base salary of $80 to $90 hourly.

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Position Highlights:

• Competitive compensation
  
• Paid professional liability insurance coverage
  
• Access to TeamHealth's clinician wellness program and referral program
  
• Association with a leading physician practice in the U.S.
  
• Stability of a respected industry leader
  
• Free virtual CME

Board Certified or Board Eligible Medical Doctor with or w/o US residency with current US work visa.