Nurse Practitioner/ Physician Assistant - Emergency Room

Wayne Memorial Hospital Honesdale, Pa; Honesdale (Wayne County); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Wayne Memorial Hospital Honesdale, Pa seeks a dynamic Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant to provide high-quality care in the Emergency Room. You will support physicians, deliver primary care when needed, and follow established protocols to ensure safe, efficient patient management.

The role demands strong clinical skills, teamwork, and the ability to respond calmly in emergencies while maintaining accurate records and clear communication with patients and staff.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited program.
• Knowledge of nursing theory, practice, and medical care to give and evaluate patient care.
• Knowledge of organizational policies, regulations, and procedures to administer patient care.
• Knowledge of medical equipment and instruments to administer patient care.
• Knowledge of safety hazards and precautions to establish a safe work environment.
• Skill in applying and modifying principles to assess medical condition and interpret findings.
• Skill in maintaining records, writing reports, and responding to correspondence.
• Skill in developing and maintaining department quality assurance and effective relationships with patients and staff.
• Ability to maintain quality control and react calmly in emergencies.
• Ability to interpret, adapt and apply guidelines and communicate clearly.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality care in the Emergency Room as an assistant to physicians.
• Follow established standards and protocols for patient care.
• Collaborate with physicians and health team to ensure optimal patient outcomes.

Skills

Nursing theory

Patient care

Emergency care

Medical history taking

Record keeping

Team collaboration

Quality assurance

Communication skills

Safety awareness

Emergency response

Education

Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program graduate

Job description

Job Description

We are seeking a dynamic, dedicated, and clinically skilled Nurse Practitioner/ Physician Assistant to provide the highest quality care in our Emergency Room. Provides primary care to patients acting as an assistant to physicians in the Emergency Room following established standards and practices/protocols.

Job Description

We are seeking a dynamic, dedicated, and clinically skilled Nurse Practitioner/ Physician Assistant to provide the highest quality care in our Emergency Room. Provides primary care to patients acting as an assistant to physicians in the Emergency Room following established standards and practices/protocols.

Job Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited program.


• Knowledge of professional nursing theory, practice, and medical care to give and evaluate patient care;


• Knowledge of organizational policies, regulations and procedures to administer patient care;


• Knowledge of medical equipment and instruments to administer patient care;


• Knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions to establish a safe work environment;


• Skill in applying and modifying the principles, methods, and techniques as a professional health care provider; in taking medical history to assess medical condition and interpret findings;


• Skill in preparing and maintaining records, writing reports, and responding to correspondence;


• Skill in developing and maintaining department quality assurance, in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with patients, medical staff, and the public;


• Ability to maintain quality control standards and ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations;


• Ability to interpret, adapt and apply guidelines and procedures and to communicate clearly.