Advanced Practice Provider, Emergency Department (Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant)

Golden Valley Memorial Healthcare; United States; On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Tuition assistance

Career growth opportunities

Professional development support

Culture of teamwork and excellence

Job summary

Golden Valley Memorial Healthcare seeks an experienced Emergency Medicine clinician to evaluate and treat patients in a fast-paced ED. You will work collaboratively with ED physicians and a multidisciplinary team across admissions, transfers, discharges, and follow-up care.

The role requires current Missouri NP/PA licensure, board certification as applicable, and a commitment to evidence-based, patient-centered care in a high-acuity environment.

Qualifications

• Graduate to provide high-quality emergency care in a fast-paced setting.
• Current APRN or PA license and board-certifications as applicable.
• Commitment to evidence-based, patient-centered care.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, diagnose, and treat patients with acute illnesses, injuries and emergencies.
• Obtain histories, perform exams, interpret studies, and formulate treatment plans.
• Order, perform, and interpret labs and imaging within scope of practice.
• Prescribe medications and therapies per regulations, privileges, and policies.
• Collaborate with ED physicians and multidisciplinary team for high-quality care.
• Facilitate admissions, transfers, discharges, referrals, and follow-up.
• Educate patients and families on diagnoses, plans, medications, and discharge.
• Maintain accurate EMR documentation and support safety initiatives.

Skills

Emergency medicine

Acute care

Diagnostics

Clinical decision-making

Patient education

Education

Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program graduate

Missouri licensure

Job description

Schedule Information Scheduled Weekly Hours: 30 Work Shift: Ten (10), Twelve (12) hour shifts monthly, 10a-10p

Find Your Golden Opportunity at Golden Valley Memorial Healthcare Join a team where compassion, excellence, and connection guide everything we do. At Golden Valley Memorial Healthcare, you're more than an employee. You're a valued member of a supportive organization that invests in your growth, encourages professional development, and empowers you to make a meaningful difference in the lives of our patients and communities every day.

What You'll Do

• Evaluate, diagnose, and treat patients presenting with acute illnesses, injuries, and medical emergencies.
• Obtain patient histories, perform physical examinations, interpret diagnostic studies, and develop evidence-based treatment plans.
• Order, perform, and interpret laboratory, radiology, and diagnostic testing within the scope of practice.
• Prescribe medications and therapies in accordance with state regulations, credentialing privileges, and organizational policies.
• Perform procedures consistent with training, competency, and credentialing privileges.
• Collaborate with Emergency Department physicians and interdisciplinary team members to provide efficient, high-quality emergency care.
• Facilitate appropriate admissions, transfers, discharges, specialty referrals, and follow-up care.
• Provide patient and family education regarding diagnoses, treatment plans, medications, and discharge instructions.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant medical documentation within the electronic medical record.
• Support quality improvement initiatives, patient safety goals, emergency preparedness activities, and departmental performance objectives.

What You'll Bring

• Current licensure as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant in the State of Missouri.
• Strong clinical assessment, diagnostic, and treatment-planning skills.
• Ability to rapidly evaluate, prioritize, and manage multiple patient care needs.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to evidence-based, patient-centered care.
• Ability to perform effectively in a fast-paced, high-acuity clinical environment.

Preferred Qualities

• Emergency Medicine, Urgent Care, Family Medicine, or Acute Care experience.
• Experience managing patients across all age groups.
• Procedure experience consistent with Emergency Department practice.
• Trauma, critical care, or emergency response experience.
• Experience working within a collaborative physician-led emergency medicine team.

What Success Looks Like

• Deliver safe, efficient, and compassionate emergency care.
• Support positive patient outcomes and patient satisfaction.
• Demonstrate sound clinical judgment in high-pressure situations.
• Maintain accurate and compliant clinical documentation.
• Promote patient safety and quality care initiatives.
• Support efficient patient throughput and departmental operations.
• Collaborate effectively with physicians, nurses, EMS personnel, and support staff.
• Consistently demonstrate GVMH's Behaviors of Excellence.

Why Join Us

• Collaborative physician and APP practice environment.
• Fast-paced and rewarding emergency medicine setting.
• Opportunity to care for a diverse patient population.
• Strong culture of teamwork and clinical excellence.
• Professional growth and continuing education opportunities.
• Meaningful impact on the health and safety of the communities we serve.

Physical Requirements

• Frequent standing, walking, bending, lifting, and direct patient care activities.
• Emergency assessment, treatment, and procedural responsibilities.
• Ability to respond quickly to rapidly changing patient conditions.
• Computer and documentation activities throughout the workday.

Education, Certifications & Licensure

• Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program.
• Current Missouri Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant licensure required.
• National certification appropriate to specialty and licensure type required.
• Current DEA registration or eligibility to obtain required.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
• Current Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification required.
• Current Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification preferred.
• Successful completion of GVMH credentialing and privileging process required.
• Maintenance of all required licenses, certifications, registrations, and continuing education throughout employment required.

Benefits That Support You

• Competitive pay and opportunities for additional incentives
• Generous paid time off and a focus on work-life balance
• Medical, dental and vision coverage
• Retirement benefits with employer contributions
• Tuition assistance to help you continue your education
• Career growth, leadership development and advancement opportunities
• Support for professional development and continuing education
• Employee recognition programs and a culture that values your contributions.

Your Career. Your Golden Opportunity. Join a team where compassion, excellence and connection guide the work we do everyday. At Golden Valley Memorial Healthcare, you'll have the opportunity to grow, make a meaningful impact and help deliver the Golden Standard of Care to the communities we serve.

Build a meaningful career where your work matters. At Golden Valley Memorial Healthcare, you will find opportunities to grow, supportive teammates who want to see you succeed and the chance to make a difference.