NURSE PRACTITIONER ER

1 day ago
United StatesFull TimePrimary Care

Job Description

About the Role

Join Community Hospital Fairfax as a NURSE PRACTITIONER ER in United States. Primary function. Provide primary and emergency care to patients as defined in the Collaborative Practice Agreement and the Missouri Nursing Practice Act.

Key Responsibilities

  • Administers and performs assessment in accordance with the applicable patient type which may include: Medical, Surgical, Obstetrical, Newborn, Pediatric, Trauma, or Cardiac.
  • Consults with the physician as needed for practices as per guidelines and within the scope of position. 2. Evaluates, diagnoses, and provide appropriate treatment for health problems of patients.
  • Completes an appropriate Medical Screening Examination as per EMTALA regulations.
  • Provides stabilizing treatment for the patient while determining the appropriate disposition plan: transfer, discharge, or admission.

Requirements

  • Ensures that documentation reflects information needed to complete coding and billing processes of professional services. 7. Promotes and ensures patient safety in all aspects of responsibilities.
  • Follows procedures and protocol to ensure safe administration of medications and monitoring for adverse effects.
  • Follows procedures for maintaining records for medication dispensing, controlled substance administration, wasting, and accountability records.
  • Utilizes proper body mechanics, transfer/lifting techniques to minimize fall risk to patient and injury to self.

Work Schedule

  • Full-time position.
  • Call responsibilities required.
  • Weekend coverage may be required.

Apply to join Community Hospital Fairfax as a NURSE PRACTITIONER ER.

Key Skills

Emergency carePhysical examsDiagnostic testingPharmacological prescriptionPatient counselingEmergency resuscitationBLSACLSPALSATLSPatient assessmentClinical judgmentMedical diagnosisTeam collaborationDocumentationInfection control
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Position Insights

Primary Care — Nurse Practitioner Career Context

This Primary Care position at Community Hospital Fairfax is open to nurse practitioner candidates.

Nurse Practitioners are among the fastest-growing healthcare professions, with expanding scope of practice in many states and strong demand for telehealth and primary care roles.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in United States.

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Emergency care, Physical exams, Diagnostic testing, Pharmacological prescription, Patient counseling, Emergency resuscitation, BLS, ACLS. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Primary Care role.

Core responsibilities: Provide primary and emergency care to patients, including conducting physical exams, diagnosing health problems, and developing treatment plans. Collaborate with medical staff and hospital teams to coordinate patient care and ensure safety in accordance with regulatory standards.

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About Community Hospital Fairfax

Hospitals and Health Care
Fairfax, Missouri
2-5

Job Details

Employment Type

Full Time

Posted

yesterday

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