Nurse Practitioner - Emergency Department

Description

Nurse Practitioner – Emergency Dept

SGMC Health is the most comprehensive health system serving South Georgia and North Florida. SGMC Health operates four hospitals across Lowndes, Berrien, and Lanier counties. The system also operates ambulance services, an extensive medical office network, a cancer center, hospice facility, retirement center, skilled nursing facility, imaging centers and urgent cares. Service lines of regional prominence include heart and vascular, stroke, trauma, cancer, orthopedics, surgery, and women and infants.

An advanced practice nurse in the assessment, diagnosis, and management of patients with a variety of illnesses in an Emergency Department setting. This position will fall under the SGEMA Emergency Medicine group and will be a 1099 employee. Will work alongside the ED staff, providing comprehensive care; responsibilities include performing physical examinations, ordering diagnostic tests, developing treatment plans, administering medications, educating patients, and collaborating with other healthcare professionals to ensure optimal patient outcomes.

EMR is Epic.

• Must possess a Master of Science in Nursing.
• Graduate of an accredited, post‑basic educational program for Nurse Practitioners/Physician Assistants
• Georgia Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant License
• Certification by the American Nurses Credentialing Center or American Academy of Nurse Practitioners/Physician Assistants
• Maintains biennial renewal of Board Authorization to practice as a Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant
• CPR Certification
• ACLS Certification within 180 days of employment
• Prior ER nursing experience preferred
• Preferably four years of healthcare employment experience
• Flexible work schedule, assignments, workloads, setting priorities and utilizing problem solving techniques
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate and communicate effectively within an inter‑disciplinary team and with referring physicians to provide high quality patient care
• Passionate about quality, service excellence, safety, process improvement, program development and team building
• Possess outstanding verbal and written communication skills. Proven ability to create a positive and productive environment that promotes collegiality and innovation in all settings

Valdosta is one of Georgia’s most enriched and successful communities. The area boasts a thriving business community, superb educational system, affordable housing, and endless opportunities for recreation, entertainment and the arts. Enjoy a short scenic drive to the pristine beaches of Florida’s Atlantic and Gulf Coast. Access to Atlanta, Jacksonville and Tallahassee. Enjoy a vibrant downtown, eateries & tranquil city parks.

We have an abundance of family amenities including sport leagues, swim/tennis/golf & country clubs. We are home to Moody Air Force Base and Georgia’s very own Valdosta State University with over 12,000 students. Our local regional airport has non‑stop flights to Atlanta Hartsfield International Airport daily. Come see why we are the “Azalea City of the South.”