Emergency Medicine NP

Location: A vibrant city located in the central part of Michigan. It is best known as the home of Central Michigan University (CMU), which brings a youthful energy and diverse culture to the community. Approximately 90 miles outside of Grand Rapids and 160 miles to Detroit!

Facility: A 118-bed acute care hospital offering a comprehensive range of health and wellness services.

Opportunity:

• Seeking a Locum Emergency Medicine NP/PA with extensive ED experience!!
• APP will be working Autonomously
• Will APP supervising physician be present during assignment: Yes
• 10-hour midlevel shift (11 AM - 9 PM), will see patients by themselves, but physician is always present for consultation.
• Support staff: 1 full-time NP, 2 PRN PAs (can sometimes take shifts)
• Average patient volume per day: 20
• Number of beds: 25
• Current EHR in use: Cerner
• Percent (%) of total hospital admissions received from ED: 8%
• Percent (%) of ED patients admitted to the hospital per day: 8%
• Percent (%) of ED patients transferred per day: 2%
• Trauma Level/Designation: Provisional Level 4
• Annual ER volume: 20,000
• Does ED staff respond to house codes: Yes
• Who writes admission orders: Hospitalist or ED physician
• Are deliveries received in ED or sent directly to Labor & Delivery: Yes, and patients over 20 weeks with abdominal complaints
• Is ED responsible for monitoring/supervising paramedics/ambulance by radio: Yes
• 24-hour availability for Radiology (CT, MRI, X-ray): Yes
• 24-hour availability for Laboratory: Yes
• Blood Bank-certified by AABB: Yes
• Pathology: Yes
• 24-hour availability for the OR: Yes
• Surgical Services: Ortho
• Description of Consultants (check all that apply): Ortho OB Gen Surg Neuro Uro
• Who does EKG Interpretations: Cardiologists, ED Doctor for in-department EKG Compensation: Competitive weekly pay and malpractice included.