EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT ADVANCED PRACTICE PROVIDER

Advanced Practice Provider
The Advanced Practice Provider cares for our patients within the scope of training and approved agreement, as outlined by their governing board. Works collaboratively with other providers and staff to ensure efficient patient flow and a high level of patient satisfaction.
Responsibilities

Perform complete, detailed, and accurate health histories, review patient records, develop comprehensive medical assessments, and order laboratory, radiological and diagnostic studies appropriate for complaint, race, sex, and physical condition of the patient
Formulate medical and nursing diagnoses and institute therapy or referrals of patients to the appropriate health care facilities, agencies, and other resources of the community or physician
Institute emergency measures and emergency treatment or appropriate stabilization measures in situations such as cardiac arrest, shock, hemorrhage, convulsions, poisoning, and allergic reactions
Interpret and analyze patient data to determine patient status, patient management and treatment
Provide instructions and guidance regarding health care and health care promotion to patients/family/significant others
Other duties and responsibilities as assigned
Qualifications

Excellent communicator with staff, patients, and family
Professional appearance and attitude
ANCC, AANP, or NCCPA Board Certified – (with 2 years ER/UC experience highly preferred)
Active and current Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner licensure in the state of practice, DEA number, and state-controlled substance certificate, as required
Able to multi-task and work independently
Compensation: $60.00 - $70.00 per hour