Emergency Medicine Nurse Practitioner Needed for Locum Tenens Coverage at ER in NY

LocumTenens.com · United States

This Job at a Glance

• Job Reference Id: ORD-221418-NP-NY

• Title: NP

• Dates Needed: August 29 - October - Ongoing

• Shift Type: Day Shift; Night Shift

• Assignment Type: ER

• Call Required: No

• Board Certification Required: Yes

• Job Duration: Locums

About the Facility

This health system operates an emergency department serving the regional patient population in upstate NY. The facility maintains 19 ED beds, 4 fast track chairs, and the capacity to utilize hall stretchers to accommodate patient volume, which averages 70 - 90 visits per day. Established clinical protocols and appropriate resources are in place to support clinicians during assigned coverage periods.

About the Facility Location

The upstate New York region offers a range of natural and cultural attractions suited to varied interests, including regional parks, outdoor recreation opportunities, and seasonal activities. The area features diverse dining, local markets, and year-round events. Clinicians on assignment may explore regional landmarks and enjoy the area's natural scenery and community offerings.

About the Clinician's Workday

The Emergency Medicine Nurse Practitioner will provide clinical coverage during day and night shifts at this on-site emergency department in NY, with shift times of 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM, 2:00 PM - 2:00 AM, or 11:00 AM - 11:00 PM when single APP coverage applies. Clinicians will evaluate and manage emergency department presentations across acuity levels 1 - 5, with a typical patient volume of 18 - 24 patients per 12-hour shift within a 19-bed ED that also includes 4 fast track chairs and hall stretchers as needed. Admissions are completed by hospitalists, with an average of 6 - 16 admissions per day dependent on volume. No call responsibilities are associated with this assignment, and board certification and prescriptive authority are required.

Additional Job Details

• Case Load/PPD: 18 - 24 patients per 12-hour shift

• Support Staff: 1 APP 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM and 1 APP 2:00 PM - 2:00 AM; hospitalists on staff

• Patient Population: All Ages

• Location Type: On-Site

• Prescriptive Authority Required: Yes

• Government: No

• Shift Times: Day shift: 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM; Night shift: 2:00 PM - 2:00 AM; if single APP coverage: 11:00 AM - 11:00 PM

• Procedures Required: Standard emergency department procedures; no extraordinary procedures indicated

• CertificationsRequired: Board certification required; prescriptive authority required

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