Bachelor's Degree from an accredited University or College
Master's Degree required for specific Advanced Practice Provider role
Current licenses in Oregon and/or Washington for NP or PA
Registered with DEA to prescribe medications
Previous Emergency Medicine experience
Responsibilities
Assess and treat urgent and emergency care patients
Collaborate with team members on patient care
Diagnose and prescribe therapy based on assessments
Route patients to higher levels of care as necessary
Assist in developing protocols to decrease costs
Participate in quality assurance activities within the ED
Enhance patient satisfaction and care quality
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
401(K)
Paid Time Off
Disability Insurance
Life Insurance
Full Job Description
Job Summary
The APP is an integral part of the Emergency Medical team and assists the flow and direct care of the patients within the Emergency Department. They can either be a Physician Assistant (PA) or Nurse Practitioner (NP).
Our EDs are staffed at all times by a Board-Certified Emergency Physicians. Our APPs are an important member of the Emergency Department team and must have the ability to function efficiently, at times independently without direct supervision, and collectively within the team setting is a must.
NACS APPs are required to comply within their scope of practice, hospital credentials, other laws, regulations, NACS policy, and other applicable professional standards of practice.
Qualifications
Required
Bachelor's Degree from an accredited University or College
Master's Degree as required by specific Advanced Practice Provider role
Demonstrated ability to satisfy standards of performance delineated by law and associated professional practice standards, the latter set forth as an addendum to the position description
Ability to manage heavy workload with multiple priorities and deadlines
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing
Regular and consistent attendance at work
Current licensure as required by specific Advanced Practice Provider governing board(s)
Certified Nurse Practitioner or certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants
Must have a current Oregon and/or Washington NP or PA license prior to start date
Registered with Federal Drug Enforcement Administration and authorized to prescribe medications according to the State Board of Medicine
Previous Emergency Medicine experience as a PA or NP
Position Duties
Clinical Activities
Assessing and treating urgent care and emergency care patients. Collaborate with other members of the team on patient care in a timely manner
Diagnosing and prescribing therapy based on assessments and patient-provided subjective data
Routing patient to higher level of care as appropriate
Administrative Activities
Assistance in decreasing cost through the development and use of protocols and practice guidelines
Other Activities
Participating in Emergency Department quality assurance activities
Enhancement of cost effectiveness and quality of care
Increase patient satisfaction indicated by an improvement in satisfaction scores
