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

Responsibilities

• Obtain comprehensive patient histories and physicals related to the 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.
• Provide health maintenance and promotion, including patient and family education, return precautions, and follow‑up instructions.
• Collaborate with the attending physician for disposition planning, including discharge home, specialty consultation, and admissions.
• Engage in indirect patient care responsibilities such as staff and student education, clinical research, program development, and quality improvement.
• Commit to ongoing learning and personal professional development to optimize contribution to patients and the advanced practice profession.

Qualifications

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 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:

• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment, prioritize and adapt to changing tasks frequently and quickly.
• Team player who works well with others.
• Previous experience with electronic medical records preferred.