Department : Emergency Room
Emergency Room – Critical Access Hospital
- On-Call rotation required (Rotated 24-hour weekday/48-hour weekend shifts among 4 ER Providers) resulting in 3-5 day stretches off within natural rotation – Can share schedule on request.
- Accommodations for overnight available onsite.
- On-Call rotation of every 4th weekend (Saturday 0800 – Monday 0800) among 4 ER Providers
- Holiday Rotation required (Holidays rotated equally among 4 providers)
Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:
- PA-C or APRN will manage the health care needs of patients as allowed by their scope of practice and privileges granted to them.
- Initiate appropriate management for emergency situations, notify the physician on call, and manage the emergency situation until the physician is available or with appropriate consultation or patient referral is made.
- Obtain medical histories and perform medical examinations and evaluations
- Diagnose, treat, and consult with patients
- Order and interpret appropriate diagnostic studies, such as laboratory tests and radiologic examinations
- Prescribe medication; perform procedures and coordinate treatment; provide health education and guidance regarding treatment; communicate with and counsel family members
- Demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide appropriate care to patients
- Possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to their specific needs and to provide the care needed, adhering to Medical Staff Bylaws and Policies and Procedures
Education and/or Experience:
- Currently licensed in the State of Nebraska as a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner
- Board Certified in the respective field
- BLS, ACLS, PALS, and ATLS certifications required within first year of employment
- Responsible for maintaining continuing education per license requirements.
- Proficiently use computer and health information management system.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
Benefits:
- Benefit package including: Illness Time Off; Company-paid Health Insurance and Life Insurance; Dental insurance, Vision Insurance, Retirement Matching, Supplemental Insurance options
- Medical Credits; Wellness Benefits; Education Allowance
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