Full Job Description
Provides care for patients evaluated and treated in the emergency department specifically in the urgent care (quick care) area. Utilizes therapeutic means, laboratory data, and radiographic studies in coordination of care under the clinical supervision of the Chief, Emergency Services or his designee.
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Education/Training:
- Completion of an accredited Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant Program
Licenses/Certification:
- NP, DNP or PA-C
- Massachusetts NP/PA medical license
- DEA/MCSR license
- ACLS/BLS/PALS certification
Required Qualifications and Skills:
- Excellent command of verbal and written English
- Excellent operation of clinical equipment
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to interact effectively with both adults and children
- Ability to prioritize and plan work activities efficiently
- Ability to work effectively and professionally with other clinical, nursing, and physicians
- Ability to multi-task, handle interruptions and work effectively in a fast-paced Emergency Department
- Proficiency in technology usage
Preferred Qualifications and Skills:
- Minimum of 2 years of experience hospital based emergency department
- Experience working with an Electronic Medical Record
- Experience utilizing a voice dictation system
Other duties: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
AGE AND DIVERSITY RELATED CRITERIA: Consistently treats patients, colleagues and visitors with the dignity and respect, while being sensitive to the differing needs of all age groups, backgrounds, characteristics and cultures.
ABILITY TO FULFILL JOB EXPECTATIONS: Must have the ability to the perform essential functions of the position, including required work hours, locations and physical demands, without posing a direct threat to the health and safety of themselves or other individuals in the work place, and with or without reasonable accommodation.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Physical demands refer to the level and duration of physical exertion generally required to perform critical tasks in support of critical job functions, for example – sitting, standing, walking, lifting, carrying, reaching, pushing, and pulling.
Reports to: Chief, Emergency Services or Designee
Manages: N/A
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.