What are the responsibilities and job description for the Advanced Practice Provider - Emergency Department position at Prairie Lakes Healthcare System?
Advanced Practice Provider – Emergency Department
Workplace Details
Join our team and see why Prairie Lakes Healthcare System continues to be named a Top 20 Rural and Community Hospital year after year. Be a part of our mission to make a positive difference in the health of the patients and communities we serve by delivering accessible, high-quality, affordable, and compassionate healthcare. Prairie Lakes Healthcare System is an independent, non-profit rural healthcare system serving 10 counties in northeastern South Dakota and west-central Minnesota.
Job Summary
This PRN or relief position is open to Nurse Practitioners or Physician Assistant applicants. The advanced practice provider will provide specialized care to patients presenting for emergency treatment in accordance with established standards, policies, and scope of practice with appropriate collaborating physician agreement.
Responsibilities include:
- Responsible for the care of patients assigned, including but not limited to, triage, medical screening examination, patient interview and assessment, physical examination as indicated, and performing or ordering diagnostic tests as appropriate to determine a diagnosis to provide or prescribe treatment and/or need for ongoing care.
- Works in collaboration with physicians and other health professionals.
- Utilizes professional skills in interviewing, assessment, evaluation, identification and implementation of interventions/treatment plans based on the specific needs of each patient.
- Serves as a clinical resource, utilizing critical thinking skills to act as an interdisciplinary consultant and patient advocate.
- Monitors the effectiveness of therapeutic interventions.
- Responsive to the age-related needs of the patient with special attention given to education and safety.
- Responsible for the ordering of diagnostic procedures.
- Offers counseling and education to meet patient needs.
- Responsible for prescribing and/or dispensing prescription medication.
- Interacts professionally with patients, families, and staff.
- Other duties as assigned.
Benefits
Prairie Lakes Healthcare System offers comprehensive benefits 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 403(b)-retirement plan, and generous paid time off to maintain a healthy home-work balance.
Additional benefits for those qualifying include:
- Flexible Spending Account
- Employee Assistance Program for mental health
- Education Loan Program
- Community discounts including the Prairie Lakes Wellness Center
Qualifications
Graduate from an approved Physician Assistant or Family Nursing Practitioner program; holds or is eligible for certification and licensure in the State of South Dakota.
Two (2) years progressively responsible experience required.
Must hold or be willing to achieve certification in ACLS, PALS, and ATLS.
Prairie Lakes Healthcare System has a Drug Free Workplace Policy. An accepted offer will require positive reference checks and pre-employment background screening as a condition of employment.
