Job Title: APP ( NP or PA)- Specialty Practice - ED Observation

Description Employment Status:Full timeShift:Any Day, Any Shift (United States of America)Facility:1906 Belleview Ave SE - Roanoke CP01 Carilion Medical Center.
Requisition Number:R159426 APP ( NP or PA)- Specialty Practice - ED Observation (Open) How You’ll Help Transform Healthcare:We are seeking a full-time Advanced Practice Provider (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant) to join our dynamic, collaborative Emergency Department Observation Unit team. This role involves managing acute and chronic conditions for adolescent (age 15 and older), adult, and geriatric patients with anticipated short hospital stays.

Responsibilities include comprehensive patient assessment, treatment planning, and coordination of care in a fast-paced, team-based environment. Shifts include a mix of day, evening, and night coverage, with shared weekends and holidays.

Prior experience in observation medicine, inpatient hospital medicine, or emergency care is preferred; however, motivated and enthusiastic new graduates or candidates from other clinical backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

The Advance Practice Provider (Specialty) has advanced knowledge and skills to qualify her/him to function as a primary health care provider. She/he serves as a member of a collaborative health care team. This collaborative role includes responsibility for determining the patient’s health and medical status by taking a health history; performing physical exams; initiating screening and diagnostic procedures; providing health maintenance services; and management of pregnancy, minor trauma, acute illnesses, and stable chronic illness. Consults with physician, as appropriate, keeping the physician informed of needs and problems related to patient care.
The Advanced Practice Provider demonstrates knowledge of the principles of life span growth and development and assesses data reflective of the patient’s status. The Advanced Practice Provider interprets the appropriate information needed to identify each patient’s requirements relative to his or her age specific needs and provides care according to departmental policies and procedures.What We Require:

Education: Graduate of an Accredited School of Nursing and Nurse Practitioner Program or Accredited Physician Assistant Program.

Experience: Minimum of three 3 years of clinical experience preferred. Additional experience may be required for some specialties.

Licensure, certification, and/or registration: License or license eligible as an Advance Practice Provider (Nurse Practitioner, Physician Assistant) as set forth by the state of Virginia. If Nurse Practitioner, license to Practice as a Registered Nurse in the Commonwealth of Virginia is required. Eligible for prescriptive authority in accordance with State regulations and as authorized by the Virginia Boards of Nursing and Medicine.

Life Support: Current Basic Life Support (BLS) required. Current PALS/NPR, as required, specific to position. Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) as required, specific to position.

Other Minimum Qualifications: Must demonstrate and maintain all credentialing and licensing requirements of Carilion Clinic, the Virginia Board of Medicine or the Virginia Board of Nursing, and appropriate certifying bodies. Capable of meeting credentialing or job function requirements as needed based on the requirements of the practice and of managed care payors and insurers. Qualifies for malpractice insurance and is accepted by Carilion Clinic’s malpractice insurance carrier. Able to work collaboratively with physicians and other health care providers. Demonstrates good written and oral communication skills. Computer literacy required for automated computer systems, including electronic medical records.

This job description is only meant to be a representative summary of the major responsibilities and accountabilities performed by the incumbents of this job. The incumbents may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those stated in this description.

Recruiter:

KARYN FARRELL

Recruiter Email:

kbfarrell@carilionclinic.org

Recruiter Phone Number:

+1 (540) 4004081

For more information, contact the HR Service Center at 1-800-599-2537.

Carilion Clinic is an Equal Opportunity Employer: We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age (40 or older), disability, genetic information, or veterans status. Carilion is a Drug-Free Workplace. For more information or for individuals with disabilities needing special assistance with our online application process contact Carilion HR Service Center at 800-599-2537, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.

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Benefits, Pay and Well-being at Carilion Clinic

Carilion understands the importance of prioritizing your well-being to help you develop and thrive. That’s why we offer a well-rounded benefits package, and many perks and well-being resources to help you live a happy, healthy life – at work and when you’re away.

When you make your tomorrow with us, we’ll enhance your potential to realize the best in yourself. Below are benefits available to you when you join Carilion:

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, & Vision Benefits
• Employer Funded Pension Plan, vested after five years (Voluntary 403B)
• Paid Time Off (accrued from day one)
• Onsite fitness studios and discounts to our Carilion Wellness centers
• Access to our health and wellness app, Virgin Pulse
• Discounts on childcare
• Continued education and training