ER NP/PA: High-Impact Acute Care Leader

South-Central-Regional-Medical-Center; Laurel (MS); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

South Central Regional Medical Center in Laurel, Mississippi, seeks a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant for the Emergency Department. The role requires leadership in patient assessment, care planning, and collaboration with the ED team.

The ideal candidate holds a Master’s degree and active state license, with experience in pain management, geriatrics, or pediatrics being a plus. This full-time on-site position offers comprehensive patient care in a fast-paced setting.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree required and valid state NP or PA license.
• Experience in hospital-based care and acute settings preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive history taking and physical examinations.
• Develop and manage individualized care plans across conditions.
• Order, interpret, and follow up on diagnostic tests.
• Collaborate with physicians and multidisciplinary teams.
• Educate patients and families on treatment, medications, and self-care.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Pain management

Geriatrics

Pediatrics

Education

Master’s degree in Nursing or PA program

Tools

EMR software

Job description

South Central Regional Medical Center in Laurel, Mississippi, seeks a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant for the Emergency Department. The role requires leadership in patient assessment, care planning, and collaboration with the ED team.

The ideal candidate holds a Master’s degree and active state license, with experience in pain management, geriatrics, or pediatrics being a plus. This full-time on-site position offers comprehensive patient care in a fast-paced setting.