Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant - Emergency Medicine
WASHINGTON REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER·Fayetteville, Arkansas
WASHINGTON REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER·Fayetteville, Arkansas
Perform physical examinations, diagnose illnesses, and initiate appropriate treatment plans for patients in a high-volume emergency department. Document medical information in electronic records and provide education and counseling to patients and their families.
Washington Regional's Emergency Medicine Department is currently seeking a full-time Advanced Practice Provider or Physician Assistant, to join a very high-volume emergency department. Washington Regional has 2 Emergency Medicine locations, one at WRMC main campus and one at WR Physicians’ Specialty Hospital, Fayetteville, AR. Essential Position Responsibilities Perform physical examinations of patients to evaluate health and diagnose illnesses Order and perform diagnostic tests, such as x-rays and laboratory tests Determine, plan, and initiate appropriate treatment, and adjust treatment if necessary Prescribe and dispense medications Document medical information of patients and maintain electronic medical records Educate, instruct, and counsel patients and families on presenting health problems, treatment plans, and home care, and encourage and promote preventative health care and positive health behaviors Request consultation or referral with other health care providers, such as physicians and clinics Actively maintain knowledge of current medical research and trends, and support research projects Qualifications Education: Must be a graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program Licensure and Certifications: Arkansas Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant license and CPR, required. National certification, required Experience: Minimum 3 years’ experience in a previous clinical nursing role, required. Work Environment: This position will spend 80% of time standing and/or walking while pushing, pulling, lifting, and/or carrying up to 50lbs. This position will spend 20% of time sitting while performing work in a standard office environment. Qualifications
Must be a graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program with a valid Arkansas license and CPR certification. A minimum of 3 years of experience in a previous clinical nursing role is required.
Market context
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