The Emergency Medicine Nurse Practitioner (EMNP) role is a critical position within a fast-paced emergency healthcare team, combining advanced clinical skills with compassionate patient care.
Responsibilities include performing comprehensive assessments, diagnosing acute conditions, developing treatment plans, prescribing medications, executing advanced procedures, collaborating with healthcare teams, educating patients, managing follow-up care, documenting records, and responding to emergencies.
Qualifications required are board certification as a Nurse Practitioner, a master’s or doctorate in nursing, valid licensure, emergency care experience, and certifications like ACLS, PALS, ENP, and BLS.
Key skills include strong clinical decision-making, communication, teamwork, proficiency with emergency equipment, and problem-solving abilities.
Typically a contract position paying $80/hour, requiring at least 5 years of emergency hospital experience, with night shift availability, and work performed in person.