Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant-HH Main Emergency Dept-FT-3rd shift (7p-7a) *Sign On Bonus Available

About the role

The Advanced Practice Provider (CRNP/PA) provides comprehensive direct patient care in collaboration with the attending physicians and multidisciplinary team. Role responsibilities include: obtaining comprehensive patient histories and physicals as they relate to the chief complaint(s) including medical screening exams; ordering and performing appropriate diagnostic testing and screening or the said chief complaint(s); interpreting lab and imaging results to accurately diagnose illness followed by determining next steps for treatment and specialty consultation; and participating in procedural assistance as indicated by the diagnosis. Role responsibilities additionally include health maintenance and promotion, including patient and family education, return precautions, and follow up instructions. The APP will also collaborate with the attending physician for disposition planning to include discharge home, or when indicated, specialty consultation, including admissions.

Responsibilities

• Obtaining comprehensive patient histories and physicals as they relate to the chief complaint(s) including medical screening exams
• Ordering and performing appropriate diagnostic testing and screening or the said chief complaint(s)
• Interpreting lab and imaging results to accurately diagnose illness followed by determining next steps for treatment and specialty consultation
• Participating in procedural assistance as indicated by the diagnosis
• Health maintenance and promotion, including patient and family education, return precautions, and follow up instructions
• Collaborate with the attending physician for disposition planning to include discharge home, or when indicated, specialty consultation, including admissions

Qualifications

• Education required: Completion of a Nurse Practitioner Masters of Science in Nursing. Successful completion of a national certification exam for NP or graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program
• Licensure, certification and/or registration: Current registration with the Alabama Board of Nursing and Board of Medical Examiners or current Alabama PA license. Approval of the Huntsville Hospital credentialing board
• BLS certification required by the end of the orientation period

Additional skills/abilities

• Excellent communication skills with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment, requiring prioritizing and changing tasks frequently and quickly
• Works well with others in a team environment
• Previous experience with electronic medical records preferred

About Us

Huntsville Hospital was recently named Best Regional Hospital and #2 in Alabama by U.S. News & World Report. With 971 beds, a specialized Orthopedic & Spine Tower, a Level III Regional Neonatal ICU, and the largest Emergency Department and Level 1 Trauma Center in the state with our own specialized Red Shirt Trauma Program, there are many opportunities to apply your knowledge and skills. We are a certified Primary Stroke Center and named "One of the Top 100 Hospitals in the Nation with Great Heart Programs."

We are a partner to the U.S. Army’s Partnership for Your Success (PaYS) program. Huntsville Hospital Benefits Ask us about incentives and additional opportunities. We are committed to providing competitive benefits. Our benefits package for eligible employees includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, flexible spending; short term and long term disability; several retirement account options with 401K organization match; nurse residency program; tuition assistance; student loan reimbursement; On-site training and education opportunities; Employee Discounts to phone providers, local restaurants, tickets to shows, apartment application and much more!

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