Nurse Practitioner Physician Assistant Observation Night

The Night Observation Unit Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant provides advanced nursing care and physician support during the treatment of patients. The Nurse Practitioner provides leadership and support to the overall area of specialty. The Nurse Practitioner / PA documents patient teaching, refers and communicates patient abnormalities to appropriate physicians, performs clinical procedures, serves as a resource for nursing and ancillary staff regarding patient and disease management, and facilitates practices in compliance with JCAHO requirements. The position's practice is characterized by comprehensive health assessments and management of acute complex patients' health problems for admitted patients, outpatients and ED admissions.

At least 1 year acute care setting experience as an APP preferred. BLS, ACLS, DEA, Active APP License required

Qualifications:

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

1. Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.

2. MSN with Advanced Practice Nurse credentials.

3. Minimum of 5 years RN/Specialty experience.

4. Demonstrates effective communication and leadership skills including teaching principles, organizational and presentation skills

5. Strong computer skills, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred:

1. Minimum of 2 years experience in the Nurse Practitioner role preferred.

Licenses and Certifications Required:

1. Advance Practice Nurse License.

2. AHA Basic Health Care Life Support HCP Certification.

Licenses and Certifications Preferred:

1. Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification.

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

1. Successful completion of an approved physician assistant program, accredited by the AMA Council on Medical Education. 

Licenses and Certifications Required:

1. Physician Assistant License.

2. Basic Cardiac Life Support Certification required