Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant - Emergency Department

Requirements

• Three years' experience as a Physician Assistant preferred.
• Knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions to maintain a safe working environment
• Knowledge of medical terminology and examination, diagnostics and treatment room procedures
• Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with patients, physicians, staff and the public
• Ability to maintain quality control standards and maintain calm and effective reactions during emergency situations
• Ability to communicate clearly, as well as understanding and responding to detailed oral and written instructions
• Current BLS certification and required licenses
• Ability to learn and efficiency utilize diagnostic equipment, electronic systems for ordering, medical records and other common computer programs
• ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
• Why Work at Saint Francis?
• Saint Francis Healthcare System began in 1875 when three courageous Franciscan Sisters answered a call to care for those in need. What started as a 12‑bed hospital has grown into the region's leading healthcare system-recognized nationally for exceptional quality, safety, and patient experience.
• A Mission That Matters
• At Saint Francis, you're not just doing a job - you're part of a Catholic healing ministry rooted in compassion, dignity, and service. Every action is inspired by a commitment to honor human life and care for every person who walks through the doors.
• Mission
• To provide a ministry of healing, wellness, quality, and love inspired by our faith in Jesus Christ.
• Vision
• To be a leading Catholic healthcare system that celebrates and protects the gift of life by providing exceptional patient outcomes in quality, safety, access and value.
• Values You Can Feel Every Day
• Integrity: Doing what's right, even when no one is watching
• Stewardship: Managing resources wisely for the future
• Faith: Believing

Benefits

Additional Information

Current Saint Francis Colleagues - Please click HERE to login and apply. JOB SUMMARY The Physician Assistant (PA) is a medical professional who has graduated from an accredited PA program, has passed the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistance (NCCPA) exam and has an active NCCPA certification. The PA has the education and training to provide acute care of adult and pediatric populations. The Physician Assistant is responsible for providing holistic primary care to patients under the medical supervision of the Medical Director as outlined in the Collaborative Practice Agreement. This position involves ongoing collaboration with Department physicians. This position is responsible and accountable for providing quality care to outpatients as defined by Missouri Statute JOB DETAILS AND REQUIREMENTS Saint Francis Healthcare System is seeking an Advanced Practice Provider (NP or PA) to join the Emergency Department and Southeast Missouri's only Level III Trauma Center. Our emergency and trauma center is a state-of-the-art facility with 32 patient rooms and serves nearly 42,000 patients annually. The facility houses: 26 private treatment rooms with direct access to bathrooms 3 trauma rooms 2 triage rooms 1 special procedures room A new, 4-bay split-flow area staffed by APPs Specially designated children's exam areas and equipment specifically tailored to treat children of all ages Senior-friendly accommodations such as thicker mattresses, higher chairs, large-print forms, guardrails and nonskid flooring to enhance comfort and encourage a speedy return to the highest quality of life Join the Saint Francis family where we are better together and where people come first! Position Details: -Join a group of 14 employed Emergency Medicine physicians and 7 employed Advanced Practice Providers -Schedule is 13, 12-hour shifts per month -EMR: Epic Benefits include: -MGMA shift rate plus incentive bonus! -Excess Shift pay available -Night shift differential -$1,500 CME allowance per fiscal year -403b retirement plan -Health/Dental/Vision Insurance -Paid Malpractice with Tail Coverage Education: - Graduate from accredited School of Nursing and an approved Nurse Practitioner Program OR Graduate from a Committee on Allied health Education and Accreditation (CAHEA) or successor accredited program. Certification & Licensures: - Current NCCPA certification - Licensed Physician Assistant in the State of Missouri - AHA or Red Cross BLS Certification

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