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Facility
Marsh Med Ctr Iron Mtn
Location
Iron Mountain MI
Address
1721 S Suitephenson Ave Iron Mountain MI 49801 USA
Shift
Varies
Job Schedule
Full time
Weekly Hours
36.00
Department Details
Marshfield Medical Center - Dickinson is seeking an Emergency Med Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our team in Iron Mountain Michigan. The Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant is a skilled member of the health team who provides medical and educational services to patients under the supervision of a licensed physician according to Nurse PractitionerPA Protocol and within the scope of the Nurse PractitionerPA License in the State of Wisconsin. This individual works within a cooperative department utilizing team effort with health care providers co-workers and the public to provide positive patient interaction.
Job Summary
The Emergency Medicine Nurse Practitioner provides advanced nursing care to patients presenting with a wide range of acute urgent and emergent medical conditions in the Emergency Department. The NP works collaboratively with physicians nurses and other healthcare professionals to deliver efficient high-quality patient-centered care.
Perform comprehensive patient assessments including history physical examination and diagnostic testing.
Diagnose and treat acute illnesses and injuries such as fractures infections cardiac events respiratory distress trauma and other emergent conditions.
Order interpret and act upon diagnostic tests such as labs EKGs imaging studies and monitor patient progress.
Develop and implement treatment plans including medication prescriptions procedures and referrals to specialists as necessary.
Provide wound care suturing splinting and other emergency procedures within NP scope of practice.
Stabilize patients in critical condition and initiate emergency interventions as appropriate.
Educate patients and families on diagnoses treatment plans follow-up care and preventive health.
Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the electronic health record EHR.
Participate in quality improvement initiatives and maintain compliance with hospital policies protocols and regulatory standards.
Collaborate with multidisciplinary team members to coordinate patient care and disposition decisions admission discharge or transfer.
Stay current with emergency medicine best practices and continuing education requirements.
Qualifications
Masters or Doctorate degree from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program.
If APRN was licensed prior to August 1 1995 masters degree in nursing is preferred.
Prior experience working in Emergency Medicine or acute care settings strongly preferred.
Current licensure as a Registered Nurse and Nurse Practitioner in each state of practice.
Current Drug Enforcement Administration DEA permit to prescribe controlled substances in each state of practice.
State Controlled Substance License if required by State
National board certification as an Adult-Gerontology Acute Care AGACNP-BC or ACNPC-AG Acute Care Adult ACNP-BC Additional certifications require approval from a market executive leader Family NP-C or FNP-BC
Obtains and subsequently maintains required specific competencies and certifications as outlined on privilege form.
Privileging documents and related credentialing requirements will supersede this job description in defining minimum qualifications criteria and scope of practice if variation between documents exists.
Benefits
Sanford Health offers an attractive benefits package for qualifying full-time and part-time employees. Depending on eligibility a variety of benefits include health insurance dental insurance vision insurance life insurance a 401k retirement plan worklife balance benefits and a generous time off package to maintain a healthy home-work balance. For more information about Total Rewards visit httpssanfordcareers.combenefits .
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Sanford Health has a Drug Free Workplace Policy. An accepted offer will require a drug screen and pre-employment background screening as a condition of employment.
Compensation Package
Sanford Health offers a nationally competitive salary with an additional physician benefits package including health dental and vision insurance 401K plan short-term and long-term disability life insurance CME allowance allowed time away malpractice insurance with tail coverage and a relocation allowance.
About this Community
Nestled in the heart of Wisconsin Marshfield is a safe clean community with a population of about 20000 people. The region boasts a solid economy and a low cost of living which includes below-national average costs for housing and transportation. Community pride is evident in the private and city funds invested to make Marshfield a great place to live.
Located one mile outside of town you will have access to 6500 acres for hiking biking hunting canoeing cross-country skiing berry picking and wildlife or bird watching or simply enjoying the fresh air. With excellent schools and high school graduation rates high above the national average Marshfield is committed to offering and preparing students for top-notch education opportunities. Those of us that have chosen to call Marshfield home have come to enjoy the benefits of short commutes safe and friendly neighborhoods fresh air and water bountiful nature and so much more. Come and see for yourself.
Fun Fact Marshfield is known as the HEART of Wisconsin
Req Number
R-0251830
Job Function
Advanced Practice Provider
Featured
No
Visas Accepted
NA