Nurse Practitioner​/Physician Assistant-Emergency Dept-PRN

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Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant – Emergency Department – PRN

The Advanced Practice Provider (CRNP/PA) provides comprehensive direct patient care in collaboration with attending physicians and the multidisciplinary team.

• Obtain comprehensive patient histories and physicals related to chief complaint(s) including medical screening exams.
• Order and perform appropriate diagnostic testing and screening for the chief complaint(s).
• Interpret lab and imaging results to accurately diagnose illness and determine next steps for treatment and specialty consultation.
• Participate in procedural assistance as indicated by the diagnosis.
• Conduct health maintenance and promotion, patient and family education, return precautions, and follow‑up instructions.
• Collaborate with attending physician for disposition planning, including discharge home or specialty consultation and admissions when indicated.
• Provide indirect patient care responsibilities such as staff and student education, clinical research, program development, and quality improvement.
• Dedicate to ongoing learning and professional development to optimize patient care and the practice of advanced care.

• Completion of a Nurse Practitioner Master of Science in Nursing program or successful completion of a national certification exam for NP.
• Or graduation from an accredited Physician Assistant program.

• Current registration with the Alabama Board of Nursing and the Board of Medical Examiners or a current Alabama PA license.
• Acceptance by the Huntsville Hospital credentialing board.
• BLS certification required by the end of the orientation period.

• Excellent communication skills with the ability to work in a fast‑paced environment requiring prioritizing and rapid task changes.
• Ability to work well in a team environment.
• Previous experience with electronic medical records preferred.

• Huntsville Hospital was recently named Best Regional Hospital and #2 in Alabama by U.S. News & World Report.
• It has 971 beds, a specialized Orthopedic & Spine Tower, a Level III Regional Neonatal ICU, and the largest Emergency Department and Level 1 Trauma Center in the state.
• It houses a specialized Red Shirt Trauma Program, is a certified Primary Stroke Center, and is named “One of the Top 100 Hospital s in the Nation with Great Heart Programs.”
• Multiple cath labs, EP labs, and medical/step‑down units provide opportunities for continuous skill growth.

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• Flexible spending accounts, short‑term and long‑term disability.
• Retirement options with 401(k) match.
• Nurse residency program and tuition assistance.
• Student loan reimbursement.
• On‑site training and education opportunities.
• Employee discounts on phones, local restaurants, entertainment, and more.

Huntsville Hospital is committed to creating a diverse environment and proudly stands as an equal‑opportunity employer. We partner with the U.S. Army’s Partnership for Your Success (PaYS) program.