Advanced Practice Provider - Emergency Medicine (SC, Bluffton)

JOB SUMMARY: 

The Advanced Practice Provider (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant) is an integral member of the Emergency Department (ED) clinical team. This role provides high-quality, evidence-based patient care in a fast-paced environment and includes dedicated responsibilities within the Provider-in-Triage (PIT) model. The APP performs initial medical evaluations, initiates diagnostic workups, and manages a diverse patient population ranging from low acuity to high acuity presentations under physician supervision as required by state regulation.

Emergency Department Clinical Care

Perform comprehensive assessments, formulate differential diagnoses, and develop patient-centered treatment plans.

Order, interpret, and act on diagnostic tests including labs, EKGs, and imaging.

Perform ED procedures within scope of practice (e.g., wound care, splinting, I&D, suturing, point-of-care ultrasound if credentialed).

Manage acute and chronic conditions, provide timely interventions, and escalate care when needed.

Document patient encounters accurately and completely in the electronic medical record within required timeframes.

Collaborate with physicians, nurses, technicians, and ancillary staff to ensure seamless patient care and throughput.

Provider-in-Triage (PIT) Duties

Serve as the initial clinical provider for patients presenting to the ED.

Rapidly assess patients to determine acuity and initiate appropriate diagnostic and therapeutic orders.

Identify high-risk presentations requiring immediate transfer to treatment areas.

Begin early interventions to reduce door-to-provider times and support ED flow.

Communicate care plans to patients and families while setting expectations for next steps.

EMTALA Compliance

Comply fully with the Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act (EMTALA) by providing an appropriate Medical Screening Examination (MSE) to all individuals presenting to the Emergency Department and determining the presence or absence of an emergency medical condition.

Stabilize patients with identified emergency medical conditions within the capability and capacity of the facility or arrange appropriate transfer in accordance with EMTALA regulations and hospital policies.

Ensure all transfers are medically appropriate, properly documented, and coordinated with receiving facilities and transport services.

Collaborate with nursing staff and ancillary services to ensure EMTALA compliance is maintained at all times.

Participate in EMTALA-related education, audits, and quality improvement initiatives as required.