Emergency Nurse Practitioner — Fast-Paced, High-Impact Care

Altus Community Healthcare; Abilene (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Altus Community Healthcare is seeking a Nurse Practitioner to coordinate and deliver adult and pediatric emergency care under the supervision of the Emergency Room physician. The role involves direct patient care, testing, and collaboration with a multi-disciplinary team.

The ideal candidate will hold NP/PA certification, a current DEA license, and BLS/ACLS/PALS certifications, with ER experience preferred. Comprehensive patient-centered care and ongoing professional development are expected.

Qualifications

• 1 year ER experience preferred.
• Graduate of an accredited NP/PA program with current NP/PA certification.
• Current DEA license and BLS/ACLS/PALS certifications are required.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care to all ages in the emergency setting.
• Oversee patient flow in care areas and maintain safe, efficient operations.
• Perform head-to-toe and focused assessments, with reassessments as needed.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of medications and administration.
• Communicate with patients, families, physicians and staff in a courteous, professional manner.
• Help maintain a clean, safe working environment and uphold licensure requirements.
• Participate in continuing education and staff development activities.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Skills

ER experience

Education

Graduate of an Accredited NP/PA program

NP/PA Certification

DEA License

BLS/ACLS/PALS

Job description

Altus Community Healthcare is seeking a Nurse Practitioner to coordinate and deliver adult and pediatric emergency care under the supervision of the Emergency Room physician. The role involves direct patient care, testing, and collaboration with a multi-disciplinary team.

The ideal candidate will hold NP/PA certification, a current DEA license, and BLS/ACLS/PALS certifications, with ER experience preferred. Comprehensive patient-centered care and ongoing professional development are expected.