Nurse Practitioner - EM - Midlands
Columbia, SC
Nurse Practitioner - EM - Midlands
Works under physician supervision in a surgical specialty or trauma emergency department, performing histories, physical exams, testing, diagnoses, treatment plans, emergency care, and policy support. Variable shift; requires a bachelor's degree in an approved Physician Assistant program, no previous experience, and knowledge of many medical conditions.
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Job Summary
Works under the supervision of a physician to give quality treatment, referral and follow-up care in a surgical specialty or trauma emergency department setting.
Accountabilities
Minimum Qualifications
Other Required Skills/Experience -
Knowledge of a wide variety of medical conditions/diseases/types of injuries; excellent communication skills.
Work Shift
Variable (United States of America)
Location
Richland
Facility
2237 Emergency Medicine
Department
22371000 Emergency Medicine-Practice Operations
Share your talent with us! Our vision is simple: to transform healthcare for the benefits of the communities we serve. The transformation of healthcare requires talented individuals in every role here at Prisma Health.
Job Summary
Works under the supervision of a physician to give quality treatment, referral and follow-up care in a surgical specialty or trauma emergency department setting.
Accountabilities
- Performs health histories, physical exams, individual and group health education. - 20%
- Orders diagnostic laboratory tests and radiological tests, including special testing such as CTs, MRIs, ultrasound, and contrast studies with physician approval. - 20%
- Interprets physical findings, lab and x-ray results, makes diagnoses, and formulates and carries out treatment plan, prescribing medication in accordance to state licensing laws. - 20%
- Refers cases to immediate supervising physician when patient conditions are complicated, exceed the Physician Assistant's limit of care or level of training. - 20%
- Provides emergency care to prevent the loss of life, limb or eyesight. Institutes emergency procedures in accordance with level of training. - 10%
- Supports clinic function by participating in policy development, operational improvement and the implementation of policies and improvements. - 10%
Minimum Qualifications
- Education - Bachelor's degree in Physician Assistant program approved by an accredited medical body such as CAHEA, American Medical Association or the Association of Medical College.
- Experience - No previous experience required
Other Required Skills/Experience -
Knowledge of a wide variety of medical conditions/diseases/types of injuries; excellent communication skills.
Work Shift
Variable (United States of America)
Location
Richland
Facility
2237 Emergency Medicine
Department
22371000 Emergency Medicine-Practice Operations
Share your talent with us! Our vision is simple: to transform healthcare for the benefits of the communities we serve. The transformation of healthcare requires talented individuals in every role here at Prisma Health.