Emergency Dept Per Diem Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner - Alice Hyde
Alice Hyde Medical Center, located at 133 Park Street in Malone, New York, is seeking a dedicated Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our Emergency Department team in a per diem capacity.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assess, diagnose, and treat patients, working closely with the Emergency Department Physician team.
- Respond promptly to calls from the nursing staff, effectively managing changes in patient conditions.
- Order and interpret tests and images, and prescribe medications as needed.
- Prepare patient discharges, including writing prescriptions, discharge summaries, arranging follow-up appointments, and educating patients and their families.
- Maintain a high standard of patient care, ensuring a smooth and efficient workflow in the Emergency Department.
Requirements:
- Experience in an Emergency Room setting is preferred.
- Strong clinical skills with the ability to assess and manage patient care independently.
- Excellent communication skills for effective collaboration with medical staff and patient education.
Education & Licensure Requirements
Nurse Practitioners (NP):
- Completion of a master's, post-master's, or doctoral NP program accredited by CCNE or ACEN.
- Current national certification (such as ANCC, or equivalent).
Physician Assistants (PA):
- Graduation from an ARC-PA-accredited PA program (or qualifying predecessor program).
- Current NCCPA certification.
All candidates must be licensed (or eligible for licensure) in New York State.
Alice Hyde Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals.
Compensation range: $77.30-$96.81 per hour, based on experience, plus a 15% per diem differential.