Nurse Practitioner/Physician Asst - Critical Care/Emergency Department

Sturdy Memorial Hospital; Attleboro (MA); On-site; USD 118,292 - 185,597; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Pension plan with employer match

CME stipend

Pet health insurance

Free parking

FSA accounts

Disability & life insurance

Job summary

Sturdy Memorial Hospital in Attleboro, MA is seeking an Emergency Medicine Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our community-based ED, with a patient-focused approach and meaningful patient care. Roles include evaluating and treating adult and pediatric patients, utilizing labs and radiographs, and coordinating care with attending physicians.

Flexible 8.5–12 hour shifts; 30 or 36 hours per week with benefits.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant program.
• 2+ years of ED experience in hospital setting preferred.
• Massachusetts NP/PA license required; DEA/CSR license.
• ACLS/BLS certification.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and treat adult and pediatric patients in the ED.
• Utilize labs and radiographs to inform care.
• Provide direct patient care under supervision of an ED attending.
• Collaborate with specialty consultants as needed.
• Maintain patient flow in a fast-paced ED.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

English proficiency

Multi-tasking

Fast-paced environment

Clinical equipment operation

Technology proficiency

Education

Nurse Practitioner/PA program completion

Tools

Electronic Medical Record

Voice dictation system

Job description

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 - Sturdy Memorial Hospital is seeking an Emergency Medicine Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our community-based hospital in Attleboro, MA. We are a patient-focused organization and looking to grow our team with providers who are dedicated to providing meaningful patient care.

Education/Training: Completion of an accredited Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant program

Licenses/Certification:

• FNP or PA-C
• Massachusetts NP/PA medical license
• DEA/CSR license
• ACLS/BLS certification

Job Profile Summary:

• 30 or 36 hours per week positions available (includes benefits).
• Shift lengths vary from 8.5 hours to 12 hours.
• Evaluate and treat mostly ESI Level 2 and 3 patients in the Sturdy Memorial Hospital Emergency Department under the supervision of an attending emergency physician.
• Utilize therapeutic means, laboratory data, and radiographic studies.
• Provide direct patient care to our communities in a well-established community hospital.
• Patient-centric mindset to provide the highest quality service and patient care.
• Work cross-functionally with specialty consultants as needed.

Required Qualifications and Skills:

• PA or FNP license and at least 2 years of experience practicing as a PA or FNP in a hospital Emergency Department managing adult and pediatric patients.
• ESI levels 2, 3, 4, and 5 adult and pediatric patients.
• Closed reduction and splinting of fractures, repairs of simple lacerations, suture removal, nail trephination, management of bite wounds, incision and drainage of uncomplicated superficial abscesses, assessment and treatment of 1st and wound degree burns, removal of foreign bodies of nose and ear, including impacted cerumen, removal of superficial corneal and conjunctival and subcutaneous foreign bodies, nasal packing and cauterization and infiltration of local and digital anesthesia.
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills, ability to interact effectively with adult and pediatric patients and with clinical, nursing, and physician staff, attentiveness to patient flow in the Emergency Department, ability to multi-task, handle interruptions and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent command of verbal and written English.
• Excellent operation of clinical equipment.
• Proficiency in technology usage.

Preferred Qualifications and Skills:

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in a hospital-based emergency department.
• Experience working with an Electronic Medical Record.
• Experience utilizing a voice dictation system.
• Comprehensive Benefits:
• Guaranteed base salary.
• Professional liability insurance.
• Competitive PTO and CME policy.
• Reimbursement stipend for CME expenses, memberships and dues, licensure and DEA fees.
• Retirement plans including pension plan and 403B plan with employer match.
• Pet health insurance.
• Free parking.
• Medical and dependent care reimbursement accounts (FSA).
• Long-term disability coverage.
• Life insurance.
• Identity theft protection.

Reports to:

Chief, Emergency Services or Designee

Manages:

N/A

Salary Range:

$118,292.77-$185,597.27

Salary Range Details
This pay range displayed on each job posting reflects the anticipated range for new hires. A successful candidate’s actual compensation will be determined after taking factors into consideration such as the candidate’s work history, experience, skill set, and education. This is not inclusive of the value Sturdy Health's benefits package (if applicable), which includes among other benefits, healthcare/dental/vision and retirement. For annual salaries this is based on full-time employment.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

Sturdy Memorial Hospital is an equal employment opportunity employer. There is no discrimination because of race, color, creed, age, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status or disability.

Company Culture:

Our Work Experience is the combination of everything that’s unique about our culture, our core values, our company meetings, our commitment to success, our recognition programs, but most importantly, it’s our people. Our employees are self-disciplined, hardworking, curious, trustworthy, humble and truthful. They make choices according to what is best for the team, they live for opportunities to collaborate and make a difference, and they make us the #1 Top Workplace in our area.