Emergency Medicine Nurse Practitioner

JOB OVERVIEW Job Title: Emergency Medicine NP/PAJob Type: Locum TenensLocation: Meridian, MSService Setting: InpatientCoverage Type: Clinical OnlyCoverage Period: 01/01/2026 OngoingClinical Shift Schedule: Mix of Day and Night Shifts (9a6p, 6p2a) COVERAGE DATES January 2026Nights (6p2a): Jan 89, 21, 2829 February 2026Days (9a6p): Feb 2, 10, 2122, 2728Nights (6p2a): Feb 12, 22, 26 March 2026Days (9a6p): Mar 31Nights (6p2a): Mar 1, 68, 1215, 26 April 2026Days (9a6p): Apr 68, 1416, 2022, 26, 2829 PATIENT INFORMATION Patient Demographics: Adults and PediatricsAdmissions: Yes (via ED physicians)Phone Consults: As needed within emergency departmentCase Mix: Broad emergency medicine presentations across full acuity spectrum FACILITY INFORMATION EMR System: EpicOffice Equipment Available: Standard ED setupSpecialty Backup Available: 30 MD coverage dailySupport Staff Available: 18 NPPAs per day, MDs, RNs, ED staff PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE Hospital Privileges Required: Yes COMPENSATION & BENEFITS Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: Covered REQUIRED PROCEDURESEmergency medicine clinical procedures appropriate to APP scope of practiceEvaluation and stabilization of patients presenting with emergent or urgent conditions JOB REQUIREMENTS Licenses: Active Mississippi State LicenseBoard:Nurse Practitioner Board Certified through AANP or ANCC (FNP)Physician Assistant Certified through NCCPADEA: Active DEA with Controlled Substance Permit (CSPA)Certifications: ACLS, PALS, and BLS requiredExperience: Prior emergency medicine experience preferredOther Qualifications: Must maintain 40 CME credits, case logs, and supervising protocol, EPIC EMR experience preferred DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES Provide comprehensive emergency care to patients across all acuity levelsEvaluate, diagnose, and manage acute and chronic medical emergenciesPerform procedures within the approved scope of practiceOrder and interpret diagnostic tests and initiate treatment plansUtilize Epic EMR for documentation and coordination of careCollaborate closely with physicians and multidisciplinary care teamsEnsure adherence to hospital policies, safety protocols, and compliance standards

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