Nurse Practitioner​/Physician Assistant-Crestwood Emergency Dept--Varied Shifts

Overview

The Advanced Practice Provider (CRNP/PA) provides comprehensive direct patient care in collaboration with the attending physicians and multidisciplinary team. The role responsibilities include obtaining comprehensive patient histories and physicals as they relate to the chief complaint(s) including medical screening exams; ordering and performing appropriate diagnostic testing and screening for the chief complaint(s); interpreting lab and imaging results to accurately diagnose illness followed by determining next steps for treatment and specialty consultation;

and participating in procedural assistance as indicated by the diagnosis. Role responsibilities additionally include health maintenance and promotion, including patient and family education, return precautions, and follow‑up instructions. The APP will also collaborate with the attending physician for disposition planning to include discharge home, or when indicated, specialty consultation, including admissions. The NP/PA also takes part in indirect patient care responsibilities, including staff and student education, clinical research, program development, and quality improvement.

The NP/PA will be dedicated to ongoing learning and personal professional development to optimize contribution to our patients, colleagues, and the profession of advanced practice as a whole.

Education required: Completion of a Nurse Practitioner Master of Science in Nursing. Successful completion of a national certification exam for NP or graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program.

License, certification and/or registration: Current registration with the Alabama Board of Nursing and Alabama Board of Medical Examiners or current Alabama PA license. Approval of the Crestwood Hospital credentialing board. BLS certification required by the end of the orientation period.

Additional skills/abilities: Must have excellent communication skills with the ability to work in a fast‑paced environment, requiring prioritizing and changing tasks frequently and quickly. Works well with others in a team environment. Previous experience with electronic medical records preferred.