APP - Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner | Emergency Medicine/ Urgent Care

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Facility: Marsh Med Ctr Stevens Point Location: Stevens Point, WI Address: 4100 WI-66, Stevens Point, WI 54482, USA Shift: Varies Job Schedule: Full time Weekly Hours: 40.00

Department Details Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant in Stevens Point, Wisconsin. The NP or PA is a skilled member of the health team who provides medical and educational services to patients in collaboration with a physician. This individual works within a cooperative department utilizing team effort with health care providers, co-workers, and the public to provide positive patient interaction.

Marshfield Clinic is seeking an experienced Emergency Medicine/Urgent Care NP or PA to join the Stevens Point team with coverage to our Wi Rapids EDUC as needed.

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
• 401k retirement plan
• Work/life balance benefits
• A generous time off package to maintain a healthy home-work balance.

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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
• Relocation allowance

About this Community Stevens Point is in the heart of Wisconsin and an ideal place for an outdoorsy person. Youll find a variety of recreational opportunities from hiking to bicycling, along with diverse restaurants and an active nightlife. Additionally, Stevens Point is a college town home to the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point, which is located on the citys north side.

Relocate America, a website that assists individuals who plan to relocate, has included Stevens Point in their list of Top 100 Places to Live several times since the sites inception in 1997.

If you decide to call Stevens Point home, you will come to enjoy the benefits of short commutes, safe and friendly neighborhoods, fresh air and water, bountiful nature, and so much more.

Req Number: R-0252095 Job Function: Advanced Practice Provider Featured: No Visas Accepted: NA