Advanced Practice Provider - Emergency Medicine

Advanced Practice Provider
- Emergency Medicine

About the Organization Beaufort Memorial, a not‑for‑profit hospital founded in 1944 on the banks of the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway, is licensed for 201 beds (169 acute, 14 rehabilitation and 18 mental health). We are an acute‑care hospital, a regional referral center and the largest medical facility between Savannah, Ga., and Charleston, S.C.

Fully accredited by The Joint Commission, Beaufort Memorial boasts a dedicated, high‑quality medical staff of nearly 230 board‑certified or board‑eligible providers.

Our mission is to enhance the quality of life in the Low country through improved health, innovative partnerships and superior care.

Position:
Advanced Practice Provider
- Emergency Medicine

Location:

Bluffton Community Hospital

Employment type:

Full‑time

Shift: not applicable

Employment classification:
Non‑exempt

The Advanced Practice Provider (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant) is an integral member of the Emergency Department (ED) clinical team. This role provides high‑quality, evidence‑based patient care in a fast‑paced environment and includes dedicated responsibilities within the Provider‑in‑Triage (PIT) model. The APP performs initial medical evaluations, initiates diagnostic workups, and manages a diverse patient population ranging from low acuity to high acuity presentations under physician supervision as required by state regulation.

• Perform comprehensive assessments, formulate differential diagnoses, and develop patient‑centered treatment plans.
• Order, interpret, and act on diagnostic tests including labs, EKGs, and imaging.
• Perform ED procedures within scope of practice (e.g., wound care, splinting, I&D, suturing, point‑of‑care ultrasound if credentialed).
• Manage acute and chronic conditions, provide timely interventions, and elevate care when needed.
• Document patient encounters accurately and completely in the electronic medical record within required time frames.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, technicians, and ancillary staff to ensure seamless patient care and throughput.

• Serve as the initial clinical provider for patients presenting to the ED.
• Rapidly assess patients to determine acuity and initiate appropriate diagnostic and therapeutic orders.
• Identify high‑risk presentations requiring immediate transfer to treatment areas.
• Begin early interventions to reduce door‑to‑provider times and support ED flow.
• Communicate care plans to patients and families while setting expectations for next steps.

• Comply fully with the Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act (EMTALA) by providing an appropriate Medical Screening Examination (MSE) to all individuals presenting to the Emergency Department.
• Stabilize patients with identified emergency medical conditions within the capability and capacity of the facility or arrange appropriate transfer in accordance with EMTALA regulations and hospital policies.
• Ensure all transfers are medically appropriate, properly documented, and coordinated with receiving facilities and transport services.
• Collaborate with nursing staff and ancillary services to maintain EMTALA compliance at all times.
• Participate in EMTALA‑related education, audits, and quality improvement initiatives as required.

• Physician Assistant:
  Bachelor’s Degree required. Successful completion of a CAAHEP approved program and a national certifying examination given by NCCPA.
• Nurse Practitioner:
  Master’s or Doctorate Degree in Nursing. Graduate of an approved NLN or equivalent nursing program.

• Minimum 1–2 years of emergency medicine or acute care experience preferred.
• New graduates with strong ED rotations and clinical references may be considered.

• Effective communication with patients and colleagues in a fast‑paced setting.
• Ability to multitask and handle multiple issues simultaneously.

• Physician Assistant:
  Must have/maintain current SC PA licensure.
• Nurse Practitioner:
  Current unrestricted SC Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN)…