Southeast Health·Dothan, Alabama
The Emergency Medicine Nurse Practitioner is responsible for the rapid assessment, diagnosis, and stabilization of patients with urgent or emergent conditions in the Emergency Department. They perform critical procedures and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to determine appropriate patient disposition and follow-up care.
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Job Description: SUMMARY
An Emergency Medicine Nurse Practitioner (NP) is an advanced practice provider specializing in the rapid assessment, stabilization, diagnosis, and management of patients presenting to the Emergency Department with undifferentiated, urgent, or emergent illnesses and injuries. Working collaboratively with sponsor physician(s) and the multidisciplinary healthcare team, the Emergency Medicine NP provides advanced nursing care across the continuum of care for a wide variety of trauma symptoms. The Emergency Medicine NP plays a critical role in improving patient outcomes related to minor conditions to high-acuity, life-threatening crises care in the Emergency Department.
Schedule: 8p-8a
Quickly and accurately assesses patients presenting with a wide variety of symptoms to determine the severity and urgency of their condition
Orders, performs, and interprets diagnostic and screening tests, such as EKGs, lab work, and imaging studies to establish definitive treatment plans for acute illnesses, trauma, and injuries...
Diagnoses, treats, and manages the health care needs of patients, referring to physicians when medically appropriate.
Performs necessary procedures, including suturing, incision and drainage (I&D), splinting, conscious sedation, and managing basic airway support (depending on credentialing and scope) to stabilize patients.
Consults and collaborates with sponsor physician(s), nurses, and other specialists to ensure coordinated and holistic patient care.
Reports promptly any critical or unusual situations.
Determines the appropriate disposition for patients, including admission to the hospital, transfer to a higher level of care, or safe discharge with clear follow-up instructions.
Coordinates follow-up care and referrals.
Compiles and evaluate medical history, physical findings and diagnostic data to include but not limited to radiographic, laboratory, ultrasound, EKG, EEG, CT and nuclear scans, MRI and MRA studies on all patients to formulate accurate diagnoses
Monitors medications and initiates appropriate therapies and alters medications according to variations in a patient's response within established protocols.
Provides and documents patient education regarding treatments, medications, and community resources. Promotes health, disease prevention, and management strategies.
Coordinates the implementation and continuity of medical treatment through activities such as home/hospital findings and other resources.
Participates in the orientation and staff development programs for personnel assisting with patient care.
Performs other duties as requested by primary manager that do not compromise moral code of conduct or protocols set in place for patient or employee safety
FTE: 1
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Candidates must be a certified Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner or Family Nurse Practitioner with current or eligible Alabama licensure. Required certifications include BCLS and ACLS, with a preference for at least one year of experience in a high-acuity emergency setting.
Market context
In Alabama, advanced-practice roles often draw steady demand in primary care, urgent care, and specialty settings, especially for candidates who already hold the required NP credentials and hands-on clinical experience. These positions can be competitive because employers typically look for a master’s-prepared Family Nurse Practitioner with an active license, at least 2 years of nursing experience, and IV experience. Review the full posting carefully and confirm the scope of practice, since job requirements and benefits on this platform are AI-summarized from the original job description, saving you research time.
