Emergency Medicine Nurse Practitioner

Profession: NP/PASpecialty: Emergency MedicineJob Type: Locum TenensFacility Location: Augusta, GeorgiaService Setting: InpatientCoverage Period: 6-month contract; option to renew for 1 yearCoverage Type: ClinicalClinical Schedule: 24/7 ED operation; shifts include day, evening, and night Shifts: 9am-7pm, 4pm-2amCall Schedule: No on-callAdmissions: Yes% of Practice: 95% Direct Patient Care, 5% Administrative DutiesSupport Staff: RNs, LPNs, Health Technicians, Medical Support Staff ClerksProcedures: - Central venous line placement, - Arterial catheter placement - Emergency chest tube or needle thoracostomy to relieve tension pneumothorax - Peritoneal lavage - Defibrillation and synchronized cardioversion - Endotracheal intubation - Lumbar puncture - Proctoscopy/anoscopy - Pericardiocentesis - Simple closed fracture and dislocation reduction - Arthrocentesis - Local/regional anesthesia - Moderate and/or deep procedural sedation - Pericardiocentesis - Temporary pacemaker placement - Chest tube thoracostomy and cricothyroidotomyTrauma Level: Level 1 Trauma CenterEMR: CPRSHospital Privileges required: YesTemporary Privileges available: YesTravel, lodging, and malpractice insurance covered Requirements: Graduation from an accredited PA programCompletion of an accredited Nurse Practitioner program with specialization aligned to emergency careActive unrestricted license to practice medicine in any State, Territory, or Commonwealth of the United StatesMinimum 5 years of recent emergency department experience or certification in emergency medicine (e.g. NCCPA, AAENP)BLS (AHA)ACLS (AHA)DEA CertificateNPI Please note: Providers who have ever had a license restricted, suspended, revoked, voluntarily revoked, voluntarily surrendered pending action or denied upon application will not be considered for the purposes of this contract.

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