(Archived) Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant, Emergency Department

PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT (PA) /NURSE PRACTITIONER (NP)

• • This role will work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team to provide optimum care for patients in the Emergency Department. The PA and/or NP will perform direct patient care under the direction of the attending physicians, with clinical practice in emergency medicine, serving all ages. This role must be able to work independently and as part of multidisciplinary team.

Essential Functions:

• 1. Conducts patient interviews and documents patient histories, psychosocial histories, health status and medical problems or potential problems.
  2. Performs physical examinations and specialized diagnostic and/or therapeutic procedures including cast application and removal, wound suturing and dressing changes, Issuing appropriate prescriptions and administering medicine.
  3. Orders, schedules and/or performs laboratory tests and diagnostic procedures such as urinalyses, pregnancy and blood tests, and x-rays.
  4. Communicates necessity, preparation, nature and anticipated effects of scheduled procedures to patient.
  5. In collaboration with physician, arranges for consultations with or referrals to other medical professional or community services.
  6. Educates patient on health habits, self-examinations, behavior management, need for follow-up assessments/treatments, at home medical care, medication and other issues related to medical or health problems.
  7. Documents patient care services by charting in patient and department records.
  8. Protects patients and employees by adhering to infection-control policies and protocols.
  Qualifications:
  1. Successful completion of educational program recognized by the national Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants/NP Requirements.
  2. Certification as a New Hampshire Physician Assistant through completion of Board approved apprenticeship and evaluation or graduation from the board-approved PA program.
  3. Must have PA and Bachelor's Degree.
  4. Current BLS and ACLS, PALS or ENPC, Trauma Course.
  5. Exceptional organizational and time management skills.
  6. The ability to work in a fast paced ever changing environment with a diverse work force.
  7. Strong verbal and written communication skills.
  8. High standards of accuracy and attention to detail.
  9. Ability to act effectively as a liaison between management and staff.
  10. High integrity, able to follow procedures.
  11. Ability to be a self-motivated learner, to take initiative in learning the many complex processes.
  12. Exhibits professionalism at all times, understands appropriate workplace behavior/communications.
  13. Confidentiality a must.

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