What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nurse Practioner/Physician Assistant position at Mid-America Emergency Physicians?
Company Description Mid-America Emergency Physicians (MAEPs) is an established, physician-led organization dedicated to providing high-quality emergency care across Central Illinois. The group serves multiple hospitals, including Springfield Memorial Hospital, Decatur Memorial Hospital, Jacksonville Memorial Hospital, Taylorville Memorial Hospital, and Lincoln Memorial Hospital. MAEPs emphasizes collaboration among clinicians and maintains a strong team-based approach to emergency medicine. The organization offers a structured partnership track, giving advanced practice providers a clear path for professional growth and long-term career development. Candidates can expect to join a stable, mission-driven practice that values clinical excellence and teamwork.
Role Description This is a full-time, on-site Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant role based at the facilities listed in the Company Description. The advanced practice provider will perform comprehensive evaluations of patients presenting to the emergency department, including history taking, physical examinations, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests, and developing evidence-based treatment plans. Day-to-day responsibilities include managing acute and urgent conditions, performing appropriate procedures within scope of practice, prescribing medications, and coordinating care with physicians, nurses, and ancillary staff. The role involves timely documentation in the electronic health record, effective communication with patients, families, and the care team, and participation in quality improvement initiatives. The NP/PA will also support safe patient flow, contribute to a positive work environment, and adhere to all clinical, regulatory, and hospital policies.
Qualifications
- Current licensure as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant in Illinois, with appropriate national certification (e.g., FNP, ACNP, ENP, or PA-C).
- Demonstrated clinical competence in emergency or acute care, including assessment, differential diagnosis, and management of a broad range of urgent and emergent conditions.
- Proficiency in common emergency department procedures within scope of practice (e.g., wound care, suturing, splinting, incision and drainage, basic airway management).
- Strong skills in interprofessional communication, collaboration, and patient education, with the ability to explain diagnoses and treatment plans clearly to patients and families.
- Comfort with electronic health records and related clinical systems, including accurate, timely documentation and use of clinical decision support tools.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, high-acuity environment, prioritize tasks, and maintain composure and sound judgment under pressure.
- Commitment to evidence-based practice, continuous learning, and participation in quality improvement, patient safety, and performance initiatives.
- Flexibility to work a variety of shifts, including evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays, as required by emergency department operations.
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Nursing with completion of an accredited NP program.