APP Emergency Dept - PRN

Cass Health; Sycamore Village (IA); On-site; USD 103,000 - 131,000; Part time

Job summary

Cass Health in Atlantic, IA is seeking an experienced Advanced Practice Provider (NP or PA) to join our Emergency Department on a PRN basis. The APP serves as a licensed independent practitioner delivering high-quality emergency care.

Responsibilities include comprehensive patient assessments, diagnosis, and development and implementation of treatment plans, with collaboration from the ED team to support clinical quality and patient experience.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited NP or PA program.
• Active Iowa RN license (for APRNs) and Iowa NP/PA licensure.
• Current BLS, ACLS, PALS, and ATLS (or completion within hire)
• Two to three years of Emergency Department experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide independent emergency care per state and federal regulations.
• Perform comprehensive patient assessments and develop treatment plans.
• Document thoroughly and timely in the medical record.
• Collaborate with the ED team to ensure high-quality patient care.

Skills

Emergency Dept experience

Clinical assessment

Interdisciplinary teamwork

AIDET communication

Clinical documentation

Education

NP/PA program graduate

Job description

Cass Health
1501 E 10th St
Atlantic, IA 50022, USA

• On-site
• Part-Time
• Requisition #: APPEM001082

Description

Cass Health is seeking an experienced, patient-focused Advanced Practice Provider (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant) to join our Emergency Department on a PRN basis. The APP serves as a licensed independent practitioner and delivers high-quality, evidence-based emergency care in alignment with State and Federal regulations. Responsibilities include comprehensive patient assessment, diagnosis, development and implementation of treatment plans, and ongoing evaluation of patient outcomes. Care is delivered in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team to support exceptional clinical quality and patient experience.

Education & Experience Requirements

Education
Required: Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program

Licenses & Certifications
Required:
Active Iowa RN license (for APRNs)
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse or Physician Assistant licensure in Iowa
Current BLS, ACLS, PALS, and ATLS (or completion within hire)

Training & Experience
Preferred:
Two to three years of Emergency Department experience

Performs age-appropriate assessment of physical, psychological, social, and environmental needs
Orders and manages diagnostic tests, medications, and treatments using evidence-based standards
Accurately interprets cardiac rhythms and initiates necessary interventions aligned with ACLS protocols
Maintains thorough and timely clinical documentation
Demonstrates exceptional communication and service behaviors, including AIDET and bedside rounding
Protects patient privacy and maintains strict confidentiality
Actively participates in ongoing professional development and shares clinical knowledge with colleagues
Collaborates effectively with the ED team to ensure seamless, patient-centered care delivery
Uses hospital resources responsibly and supports a safe, efficient work environment
Attends at least 50% of department meetings to remain current with clinical priorities and process updates
Performs additional duties as assigned to support department operations and patient care

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