Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Full Time - Days

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.

Essential Job Responsibilities:

• 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.