Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant-Crestwood Emergency Dept-FT-Varied Shifts

Responsibilities Obtain comprehensive patient histories and physicals related to the chief complaint(s), including medical screening exams. Order and perform appropriate diagnostic testing and screening for the chief complaint(s). Interpret lab and imaging results to accurately diagnose illness and determine next steps for treatment and specialty consultation. Participate in procedural assistance as indicated by the diagnosis. Provide health maintenance and promotion, including patient and family education, return precautions, and follow‑up instructions. Collaborate with the attending physician for disposition planning, including discharge home, specialty consultation, and admissions. Engage in indirect patient care responsibilities such as staff and student education, clinical research, program development, and quality improvement. Commit to ongoing learning and personal professional development to optimize contribution to patients and the advanced practice profession. Qualifications Education required: Completion of a Nurse Practitioner Master of Science in Nursing. Successful completion of a national certification exam for NP or graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program. License, certification and/or registration: Current registration with the Alabama Board of Nursing and Board of Medical Examiners or current Alabama PA license. Approval of the Crestwood Hospital credentialing board. BLS certification required by the end of the orientation period. Additional skills/abilities: Excellent communication skills. Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment, prioritize and adapt to changing tasks frequently and quickly. Team player who works well with others. Previous experience with electronic medical records preferred. #J-18808-Ljbffr Huntsville Hospital