MG Nurse Practitioner EX

Brown University Health; Taunton (MA); On-site; USD 128,000 - 162,000; Full time

Job summary

Brown University Health seeks a Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner to join the Emergency Department team in Taunton, MA. You will participate in diagnosis, treatment and disposition with a focus on compassionate service, aligning with Brown's values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Excellence.

Responsibilities include taking histories, performing exams, conducting bedside procedures, coordinating tests, and preparing patients for discharge.

Qualifications

• Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies or NP program (MS/MSN) required.
• Current Massachusetts license to practice as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant required.
• Minimum of 1 year experience in Emergency Medicine or Urgent Care required.

Responsibilities

• Obtain patient histories.
• Perform comprehensive physical examinations to evaluate patients for admission.
• Perform bedside diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.
• Coordinate tests and consultations with care team.
• Implement treatment plans and communicate with referring/consulting physicians.
• Provide consultation, teaching and coordination with patients and their families.
• Prepare patients for discharge.
• Pursue additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Emergency Medicine Experience

Education

Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies

Master’s degree from an NP program

Job description

SUMMARY: Reporting to Chief of Emergency Medicine and working as part of the Emergency Department team, the Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner will participate in all aspects of care including diagnosis, treatment and disposition with a particular focus on compassionate and courteous service. Brown University Health employees are expected to successfully role model the organization's values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence as these values guide our everyday actions with patients, customers and one another. In addition to our values, all employees are expected to demonstrate the core Success Factors which tell us how we work together and how we get things done. The core Success Factors include: Instill Trust and Value Differences Patient and Community Focus and Collaborate RESPONSIBILITIES: Obtain patient historiesPerform comprehensive physical examinations to evaluate patients for admissionPerform bedside diagnostic and therapeutic proceduresCoordinate tests and consultationsImplement treatment plans which includes communicating with referring and consulting physiciansProvide consultation, teaching, and coordination with patients and their family members; color: redabouttreatment and medical carePrepare patients for dischargePerforms other duties as assigned MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: EDUCATION:Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies, National Commission of Certification of Physician Assistants is required or master’s degree from an accredited Nurse Practitioner's Program.Current Massachusetts license to practice as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant required.EXPERIENCE:Minimum of 1 year experience in Emergency Medicine or Urgent Care is required.The ability to work independently as well as collaboratively alongside our Emergency Physicians. WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Fast-paced, interactive, team-oriented Emergency Department environment with a diverse range of patients and pathology. INDEPENDENT ACTION: Responds to individual patient-care situations demonstrating knowledge and skills acquired through education, certification and work experience. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY: None.

Pay Range

$127,504.00-$161,782.40

EEO Statement

Brown University Health is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and maintaining a work environment free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment.

Location

88 Washington Street - 88 Washington Street Taunton, Massachusetts 02780

Work Type

Varying

Work Shift

Day

Daily Hours

8 hours

Driving Required

No