Express Care APN/PA: Acute Care Clinician

Pana Community Hospital; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 72,000 - 107,000; Full time

Job summary

Pana Community Hospital is seeking an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse or Physician Assistant for Express Care. The role involves evaluating patients with acute illnesses or minor injuries, documenting histories, conducting exams, and developing treatment plans.

Responsibilities include ordering tests, prescribing medications within scope, educating patients, and ensuring high-quality documentation. Schedule varies; licensed practitioners meet credentialing and staff requirements.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Advanced Practice Nursing program or Physician Assistant program.
• Current, unrestricted APRN or Physician Assistant license in good standing.
• Current national certification appropriate to the individual's discipline.
• Current CPR/BLS certification.
• Eligible for and able to obtain medical staff membership and clinical privileges at Pana Community Hospital.
• Must meet licensure and credentialing requirements to practice.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients with acute illnesses and minor injuries in Express Care.
• Document histories, perform physical examinations, and develop differential diagnoses.
• Order and interpret diagnostic tests within scope of practice.
• Prescribe medications and treatments per licensure and privileges.
• Educate patients and families about diagnoses and care plans.
• Maintain accurate medical records and communicate with care team.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Critical thinking

Decision making

Communication skills

Education

APN/PA program

Job description

Pana Community Hospital is seeking an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse or Physician Assistant for Express Care. The role involves evaluating patients with acute illnesses or minor injuries, documenting histories, conducting exams, and developing treatment plans.

Responsibilities include ordering tests, prescribing medications within scope, educating patients, and ensuring high-quality documentation. Schedule varies; licensed practitioners meet credentialing and staff requirements.