Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner - Emergency Department

Provides care for patients evaluated and treated in the emergency department. Utilizes therapeutic means, laboratory data, and radiographic studies in coordination of care under the clinical supervision of the Chief, Emergency Services or his designee.

Education/Training:

• Completion of an accredited Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant Program

Licenses/Certification:

•   NP, DNP or PA-C

•   Massachusetts NP/PA medical license

•   DEA/MCSR license                     

•   ACLS/BLS/PALS certification     

Required Qualifications and Skills:

• Excellent command of verbal and written English
• Excellent operation of clinical equipment
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to interact effectively with both adults and children
• Ability to prioritize and plan work activities efficiently
• Ability to work effectively and professionally with other clinical, nursing, and physicians
• Ability to multi-task, handle interruptions and work effectively in a fast-paced Emergency Department
• Proficiency in technology usage

Preferred Qualifications and Skills:

• Minimum of 1-2 years of experience of hospital based emergency department
• Experience working with an Electronic Medical Record
• Experience utilizing a voice dictation system

Age Specific Criteria: Ability to effectively communicate to all age levels served within the scope of the position/assigned areas.

Ability to Meet Job Performance Expectations: Must have the ability to perform the essential functions of the position without posing a direct threat to the health and safety of themselves or other individuals in the workplace, with or without a reasonable accommodation.

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Salary Range:$118,292.77-$185,597.27

Sturdy Memorial Hospital is an equal employment opportunity employer. There is no discrimination because of race, color, creed, age, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status or disability.