Emergency Medicine Nurse Practitioner

JOB OVERVIEW Job Title: Emergency Medicine NP/PAJob Type: Locum TenensLocation: Hamilton, NYService Setting: Emergency DepartmentCoverage Type: Clinical OnlyCoverage Period: 01/01/2026 Open (minimum 6-month assignment)Clinical Shift Schedule: 7:00a7:00p and 7:00p7:00a (12-hour shifts, flexible schedule) COVERAGE DATESStarting January 1, 2026 (Open-ended contract; minimum 6-month assignment)Minimum commitment: 7 shifts per month PATIENT INFORMATION Patient Demographics: All ages (mixed adult and pediatric population)Patient Volume/Census: Approximately 35 patients per day; 13,000 annual visitsAdmissions: 6.2% admission ratePhone Consults: As needed for specialty referralsCase Mix: General emergency cases; no trauma designation; approximately 6.4% EMS volume FACILITY INFORMATION No. of Beds in Department: 24-hour staffed Emergency DepartmentTrauma Level: None (non-designated facility)EMR System: EpicOffice Equipment Available: Standard emergency medicine diagnostic and treatment toolsSpecialty Backup Available: Limited; independent APP practice under physician collaborationSupport Staff Available: Nursing and allied health team support (no scribes)Reason for Coverage: Full-time vacancy PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE Hospital Privileges Required: YesTemporary Privileges Available: No (temporary privileges may be issued after references and documentation are verified)Credentialing Timeline: 4560 daysOrientation: Required (includes EMR training and onboarding with PCC); completion of documentation and certifications prior to start COMPENSATION & BENEFITS Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: CoveredOvertime: Daily OT after 12 hours; weekly OT after 168 hours REQUIRED PROCEDURESGeneral emergency medicine procedures and acute care managementProficiency required in ACLS, PALS, and ATLS (AHA)Management of all acuity levels including stabilization, airway management, and coordination with supervising physician JOB REQUIREMENTS Licenses: Active New York Nurse Practitioner license requiredDEA: Active New York DEA requiredBoard: ANCC or AANP certification requiredResidency: Not applicable (must have relevant emergency, family, or internal medicine training)Certifications: ACLS, PALS, and ATLS (AHA) requiredExperience: Minimum of 1 year of emergency or urgent care experience preferredOther Qualifications: Flu and PPD required (waivers considered); NPDB and background verification required for onboarding DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES Provide emergency medical care in a 24-hour ED alongside physician teamEvaluate, diagnose, and treat patients across the full spectrum of emergency presentationsPerform required emergency and urgent care procedures within scope of practiceCollaborate with supervising physician, nursing, and support staff to ensure efficient patient flowUtilize Epic EMR for documentation and order entryMaintain compliance with facility protocols, credentialing, and clinical documentation standardsParticipate in required orientation, EMR training, and performance improvement initiatives

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