Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant Emergency Center

Phoebe Sumter Medical Center; Americus (GA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Phoebe Sumter Medical Center's Sumter Campus in Americus, GA seeks a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant for the Emergency Center. You will manage patient care, provide counseling, and educate patients and families in collaboration with the facility MDs.

The role requires a Master's Degree in Nursing or a Physician Assistant degree, and 1+ years APP experience with emergency center exposure preferred.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Nursing OR Physician Assisting required.
• 1+ years APP experience; emergency center experience preferred.
• NP-C or PA-C; BLS; department certifications may be required.
• Commitment to attendance, punctuality and professional development.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for patient care management, counseling and education of patients and families in collaboration with facility MDs.
• Provide care in the Emergency Center setting and participate in team-based decision making.
• Maintain current knowledge and complete required in-services and competency evaluations.

Skills

Patient care

Counseling

Patient education

Education

Master's Degree in Nursing

Physician Assistant degree

Tools

BLS

Job description

## Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant Emergency CenterApply: Sumter Campus: Full time: Posted 25 Days Ago: 34722**Job Number:**34722**Location:**Sumter Campus**Street Address:**126 US-280**City, State:**Americus, Georgia**Zip Code:**31719**Department:**PPG SUMTER ED-APP**Shift:**Mid-Level Shift**Job Type:**Full time**Posted Date:**2026-09-07**Job Description Summary:**We are looking for a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join the Phoebe Family at Phoebe Sumter in Americus, Georgia. Connect with us today to learn more. JOB SUMMARY Responsible for patient care management, counseling, education of patients and families in collaboration with facility MD's.**Description:**We are looking for a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join the Phoebe Family at Phoebe Sumter in Americus, Georgia. Connect with us today to learn more!EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS* Master's Degree in Nursing OR Physician Assisting (Required)EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS* 1+ years of prior APP experience (Strongly preferred)* Emergency Center experience (Preferred)* 4+ years experience in supervision and independent decision making in major nursing areas (Preferred)CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSURES* Required Certifications/Licensures: Nurse Practitioners Certification (NP-C) OR Physician Assistant Certified (PA-C), Basic Life Support (BLS), Department Specific Certifications may be requiredGENERAL REQUIREMENTS* Adheres to the hospital and departmental attendance and punctuality guidelines* Performs all job responsibilities in alignment with the core values, mission and vision of the organization* Performs other duties as required and completes all job functions as per departmental policies and procedures* Maintains current knowledge in present areas of responsibility (i.e., self education, attends ongoing educational programs)* Attends staff meetings and completes mandatory in-services and requirements and competency evaluations on time.* Demonstrates competency at all levels in providing care to all patients based on age, sex, weight, and demonstrated needs. For non-clinical areas, has attended training and demonstrates usage of age- specific customer service skills.* Wears protective clothing and equipment as appropriate.