Emergency Medicine APP (NP/PA) - Fast-Paced Care

U K Healthcare Ltd; Lexington (VA); On-site; USD 108,000 - 186,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Kentucky's Department of Emergency Medicine seeks an Advanced Practice Provider to function as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant. This role will primarily provide clinical coverage and patient care in the Emergency Department, improving capacity and patient monitoring.

Responsibilities include direct patient care, history taking, reviewing records, and performing examinations, with emphasis on education and teamwork in triage and fast track.

Qualifications

• APRN with FNP cert and enrollment/start in ACNP post-master's within 1 year or ENP-BC eligibility.
• Physician Assistant-Certified (PA-C) acceptable or eligible.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical coverage and patient care in the Emergency Department.
• Order and interpret diagnostic tests and perform approved procedures as status warrants.
• Educate patients and families; support fast track and triage operations; collaborate with the care team.

Education

MSN for Nurse Practitioners

BS for Physician Assistants

Job description

The University of Kentucky's Department of Emergency Medicine seeks an Advanced Practice Provider to function as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant. This role will primarily provide clinical coverage and patient care in the Emergency Department, improving capacity and patient monitoring.

Responsibilities include direct patient care, history taking, reviewing records, and performing examinations, with emphasis on education and teamwork in triage and fast track.