NURSE PRACTITIONER / PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT - SCH EMERGENCY DEPT.

South-Central-Regional-Medical-Center; Laurel (MS); Vor Ort; USD 95.000 - 125.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

South Central Regional Medical Center in Laurel, Mississippi, seeks a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant for the Emergency Department. The role requires leadership in patient assessment, care planning, and collaboration with the ED team.

The ideal candidate holds a Master’s degree and active state license, with experience in pain management, geriatrics, or pediatrics being a plus. This full-time on-site position offers comprehensive patient care in a fast-paced setting.

Qualifikationen

• Master’s degree required and valid state NP or PA license.
• Experience in hospital-based care and acute settings preferred.

Aufgaben

• Perform comprehensive history taking and physical examinations.
• Develop and manage individualized care plans across conditions.
• Order, interpret, and follow up on diagnostic tests.
• Collaborate with physicians and multidisciplinary teams.
• Educate patients and families on treatment, medications, and self-care.

Kenntnisse

Clinical assessment

Pain management

Geriatrics

Pediatrics

Ausbildung

Master’s degree in Nursing or PA program

Tools

EMR software

Jobbeschreibung

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NURSE PRACTITIONER / PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT - SCH EMERGENCY DEPT.

Full Time Other Prof Staff Laurel, MS, US

4 days ago Requisition ID: 2113

Job Title:

Department:

SCH Emergency Department

Full Time/PRN:

Full Time

Job Summary

Provides high-quality healthcare services across diverse patient populations, including geriatrics and pediatrics. Conducts comprehensive clinical assessments, develops and manages individualized treatment plans, supports pain management strategies, and educates patients and families. Collaborates with multidisciplinary healthcare teams to promote optimal outcomes, patient safety, and informed decision-making.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Nursing (NP) or completion of an accredited Physician Assistant program (PA).
• Valid state license to practice as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in pain management or geriatric care.
• Additional pediatrics or specialty certifications.
• Bilingual communication skills.
• Perform comprehensive patient assessments, including history and physical exams.
• Develop and implement individualized care and treatment plans.
• Diagnose and manage acute and chronic conditions.
• Provide pain management strategies and follow-up.
• Educate patients and families on medication use, disease prevention, and self-care.
• Order, interpret, and follow up on diagnostic tests.
• Adjust treatment plans based on clinical progress.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and interdisciplinary teams.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation.

Skills

• Strong assessment, diagnostic reasoning, and clinical judgment.
• Competency in Family Medicine, Pain Management, Geriatrics, and Pediatrics.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to recognize risks and promote patient safety.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand and/or walk for extended periods.
• Frequent bending, reaching, squatting, and kneeling.
• Lift, carry, push, and pull up to 50 lbs independently; >50 lbs with assistance/devices.
• Assist with patient positioning/transfers using proper body mechanics.
• Manual dexterity for clinical procedures, diagnostics, and computer use; adequate vision, hearing, and speech.

All candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position. The American with Disabilities Act (ADA) requires that reasonable accommodations be made for qualified individuals to help perform the essential functions of the position.

South Central Regional Medical Center is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, gender, national origin, age, disability, or genetic information.