Nurse Practitioner - Emergency Room

JOB DESCRIPTION:

The Nurse Practitioner (NP) in our Emergency Room plays a vital role as the sole provider on duty for the ER with a team of nursing staff, while providing the highest quality healthcare to our patients. The Provider evaluates, diagnoses, clinically monitors and treats/manages patients.  As an Advanced Practice Provider (APP) you will be part of an experienced team that includes, physicians, nurses, and other professionals. 

ABOUT AMBERWELL HEALTH:

Amberwell Health is a healthcare system dedicated to improving the health and wellness of the communities we serve, providing compassionate healthcare with clinical excellence. Amberwell locations include several complete care facilities that provide a full spectrum of patient care services including inpatient, surgical, orthopedic, maternal, health at home, emergency care services. In addition, Amberwell clinic locations offer primary care and specialty care services. Amberwell Health supports service lines and locations across the system with a range of support services including radiology, laboratory, cardiopulmonary, rehabilitation therapy, occupational health, infusion, nutrition, pharmacy, administrative services, and many other specialty services.

AMBERWELL CULTURE:

Amazing Amberwell employees are at the heart of a workplace focused on competencies with our cultural values. Excellence in healthcare is expected and our patients deserve nothing less. Our culture competencies range from warm greetings in the hall to providing patients with “wow” experiences in each department. At Amberwell, we go beyond excellence to provide the unexpected.

At Amberwell, you will find a professional environment that values consistency, collaboration, and patient-first decision making. Servant leadership is both modeled and mentored, with a focus on regular appreciation. Amberwell employees enjoy many appreciation events and activities to help them know just how important they are to our organization, our patients, and our communities.

To learn more about Amberwell Health, our affiliated organizations, and available career opportunities, visit careers.amberwellhealth.org.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience:
  • Minimum Required Experience: 2 Years of ER Care
  • Preferred: 5 Years of ER Care
• Education:
  • Minimum Required Education: Masters Degree- NP
  • Preferred Education: N/A
• Licenses:
  • Minimum Required Licenses: Active Kansas NP license, and DEA license
  • Preferred Licenses: N/A

• Certifications: 
  • Minimum Required: BLS, ACLS
  • Preferred Certifications: ATLS

Skills

• Organizational
• Verbal
• Interpersonal
• Customer Relations
• Mathematical
• Analytical
• Grammar/Spelling
• Read/Comprehend written instructions
• Follow verbal instructions
• Computer - Excel Program, Medical Record Charting

Mental and Emotional Requirements

• Manage stress appropriately
• Make decisions under pressure
• Manage anger/fear/hostility/violence of others appropriately
• Handle multiple priorities
• Work alone
• Work in areas that are confined and/or crowded

Working Conditions

• Exposure to blood and/or body fluids
• Exposure to communicable diseases
• CRT (computer) monitor

Physical Requirements

• Medium work- Prolonged periods of sitting and exert up to 50 lbs. of force occasionally.
• Stand for 3-4 hours per day
• Sit for 2-3 hours per day
• Walk for 6-8 hours per day
• Perform repetitive tasks/motions
• Distinguish colors
• Hear alarms/telephone/tape recorder/normal speaking voice
• Have good manual dexterity
• Have good eye/hand/foot coordination
• Have clarity of vision: Mid (>20=-<20=)