Night Shift EM: Advanced Practice Provider, OBS

Inside Higher Ed; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 95,056 - 185,848; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare institution in Lexington, KY, is seeking an Advanced Practice Provider for night shifts in the Observation Unit. The role includes providing direct patient care, obtaining health histories, performing physical examinations, and ordering diagnostic tests. Applicants must have an MSN or BS in relevant fields and be certified as an APRN or PA. This position emphasizes patient education and teamwork, aiming to enhance patient care and satisfaction.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of Emergency Medicine residency experience or equivalent.
• Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) with Family Nurse Practitioner certification.
• Ability to perform diagnostic tests and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care in the Observation Unit.
• Obtain patient health histories and perform physical examinations.
• Order and interpret diagnostic tests.

Skills

Critical thinking

Patient education

Communication

Leadership

Education

MSN for Nurse Practitioners or BS for Physician Assistants

Job description

A leading healthcare institution in Lexington, KY, is seeking an Advanced Practice Provider for night shifts in the Observation Unit. The role includes providing direct patient care, obtaining health histories, performing physical examinations, and ordering diagnostic tests. Applicants must have an MSN or BS in relevant fields and be certified as an APRN or PA. This position emphasizes patient education and teamwork, aiming to enhance patient care and satisfaction.