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Join our high-performing ED team and support high quality, efficient emergency care with a focus on the frontofthedepartment, working directly with triage in the initiation of early patient assessments and treatment. This is an inaugural ED NP program and will evolve. We are looking for a team member who is interested in efficient, effective, highquality care in an iterative environment to support this pilot. This position will report to the ED Chief (Oversight) and ED Patient Care Manager (DaytoDay). Contract Length Kindly note the contract is a year long from the date of hire. Summary of Duties Provide frontofdepartment / triagefocused clinical services to support wait times and patient experience Deliver safe and highquality care for patients and families Obtain focused health history Conduct focused physical assessment Formulate a differential diagnosis Determine if further clinical investigations are required Order and complete preliminary interpretation of necessary diagnostic tests Provide early symptom management and treatment The NP may be asked to assist in the following areas outside of triage: Receive referral requests from other physicians/clinics/healthcare providers Assist with quality assurance followup for ED patient investigations Optimize inperson to Virtual ED pathways Assess Virtual ED patients Assess lower acuity ED patients, in triage or other areas of the ED Perform diagnostic procedures including ultrasound Collect patient samples (blood, urine, wound, body secretions, swabs) Support interdisciplinary trainee education Qualifications / Skills Nurse Practitioner (NP) with emergency department experience Excellent verbal and written communication skills Ability to work independently and collaboratively with an interprofessional team Strong problem solving and interpersonal skills Evidence of strong assessment skills and the ability to predict changes in patient status Understanding of processes to plan, implement, and evaluate patient care Commitment to team building and working within a patientfocused care model Exceptional organizational, administrative, and leadership skills Close attention to detail and high level of accuracy Evidence of commitment to selfdirected learning Evidence of commitment to quality improvement Experience in a triage role in an emergency department setting #J-18808-Ljbffr