Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Full Time - Days

Crisp Regional Hospital, Inc.; Cordele (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Crisp Regional Hospital, Inc. in Cordele, GA is seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant for a full-time daytime role in the Emergency Department. You will work under the Medical Director and Emergency Services leadership to provide comprehensive patient care and documentation within the ED team.

Credentialing through CRH and active Georgia NP/PA licensure with CPR certification are required. Prior ED experience is preferred, and the role emphasizes patient education, teamwork, and

Qualifications

• Requires a diploma from an accredited school of nursing and an accredited Family Nurse Practitioner program.
• A minimum of two years experience in the Emergency Department preferred.
• Requires certification as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant in the State of Georgia and current CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Provides primary and urgent care under physician supervision.
• Collaborates with emergency department physician for patient management.
• Documents assessments, plans, and progress notes in the EMR.
• Delivers procedural care within scope of privileges and hospital policies.
• Educates patients and families and supports care coordination during discharge.

Skills

Emergency Department experience

Education

Family Nurse Practitioner program

Georgia NP/PA licensure

CPR certification

Job description

Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Full Time - Days

Job Category: Emergency Department

Requisition Number: DRAFT002644

• Full-Time

Locations

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Cordele, GA 31015, USA

Description

Position Summary:

Under the clinical direction of the Medical Director of Emergency Services and the leadership of the Director of Emergency Services, the Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant is an active member of the Emergency team that delivers professional services and support that is consistent with the strategic vision, goals, philosophy, and direction of the department and CRHS. The NP or PA is responsible for performing procedures for which they are privileged to do and will document assessments, evaluations, consultation reports and progress notes. The NP or PA will assume care of patients with collaboration of the Emergency Department physician. The NP or PA must be credentialed through Crisp Regional Hospital (CRH) and be an active member in good standing on the CRH medical staff. As such, the Nurse Practitioner agrees to abide by all hospital policies and CRH medical staff bylaws.

Basic Qualifications:

• Education:

Requires a diploma from an accredited school of nursing, and of an accredited Family Nurse Practitioner program.

• Experience:

A minimum of two years experience in the Emergency Department preferred.

• Licensure, Registrations & Certifications:

Requires a certification as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant in the State of Georgia and current CPR certification.

• Provides primary care to patients including both routine care and management of patients with acute, chronic and/or urgent complaints under the supervision of a physician and through the implementation of standard procedures.
• Informs physician as appropriate, of needs and problems as related to patient care.
• Ensures optimal hospital, medical and nursing resource utilization.
• Discusses and reviews patient management plan with the collaborating physician and/or the designee and ensures and follow-up plan prior to discharge.
• Demonstrates knowledge and competence in advanced practice clinical skills, including the nursing process and utilization management.
• Provides appropriate documentation in the Emergency Department medical record.
• Educates, counsels and supports patients and their families.
• Presents a professional image to CRHS nursing, clinical, and medical staff members as well as patients, families, and visitors.
• Complies with CRHS and departmental safety, infection control, and performance improvement initiatives to ensure the delivery of quality care and services.
• Attends professional development programs and in-service training and meets the minimum requirement for continuing professional education.
• Performs other related job duties as assigned.

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