PA-C or APRN; Emergency Department

PA-C or APRN (Emergency Department)
Healthcare Holdrege , Nebraska

Job Summary The Physician’s Assistant is responsible for providing medical and/or emergency services including assessing and managing patients in the emergency department, hospital, outpatient, and clinic settings following established standards and best practices. The PA-C will practice within his/her scope and privileges as stated in the PA-C’s credentialing file.
Job Summary The Physician’s Assistant is responsible for providing medical and/or emergency services including assessing and managing patients in the emergency department, hospital, outpatient, and clinic settings following established standards and best practices. The PA-C will practice within his/her scope and privileges as stated in the PA-C’s credentialing file.
Key Responsibilities:

• Obtain comprehensive and accurate patient histories.
• Review patient records and order appropriate diagnostic testing based on symptoms, medical history, and clinical presentation.
• Perform physical examinations and document findings in the medical record.
• Diagnose medical conditions and develop treatment plans, including referrals when appropriate.
• Coordinate hospital admissions and discharges, perform rounds, and maintain timely, accurate patient documentation.
• Interpret diagnostic results and patient data to guide treatment decisions.
• Educate patients and families on diagnoses, treatment plans, and follow-up care.
• Perform or assist with routine clinical, therapeutic, and minor procedural interventions.
• Maintain required documentation and records for clinical oversight and compliance.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives, committees, and team-based projects.
• Provide patient care within the scope of practice and approved clinical privileges.

Additional Responsibilities (Emergency Department Coverage)

• Assess and manage patients presenting to the Emergency Department.
• Collaborate and consult with on-call physicians regarding patient care and emergency situations.
• Respond to Rapid Response and Code Team activations as available.
• Supervise cardiac stress testing as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Master's Degree in Physician Assistant Studies from an accredited institution.
• Current certification through the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA).
• Current DEA registration or ability to obtain.
• Current BLS certification.
• Current ACLS certification.
• PALS certification may be required for Emergency Department assignments.
• NRP certification may be required for Emergency Department assignments.
• ATLS certification may be required for Emergency Department assignments.

Zelle is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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