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Saratoga Hospital lists this Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant: Emergency Observation Unit, Saratoga Springs, New York opportunity in city of saratoga springs, New York. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Emergency Department
Full-Time , Varied shifts , varied
Advanced Practice Provider: Saratoga Hospital – Emergency Department Observation Unit
Compensation:
$65.57/hr - $81.53/hr
Saratoga Hospital Emergency Department seeks anexperiencedfull-time Advanced Practice Provider to joinour growing team. The APP will provide direct, high-quality protocol-driven clinical care to patients placed in the ED observation unit, managing evaluation, treatment, and disposition planning in close collaboration with emergency physicians, and other medical staff. This role is ideal for a provider who thrives in a fast-paced, protocol-driven environment and is comfortable managing a diverse range of short-stay conditions.
Primary Job Responsibilities:
Perform history and physical examinations, order and interpret diagnostic studies, and develop treatment plans for patients in the observation unit
Manage common observation-status conditions (e.g., chest pain, syncope, abdominal pain, cellulitis, asthma/COPD exacerbation, dehydration, TIA, atrial fibrillation with RVR, and other short-stay protocols)
Apply and follow evidence-based observation protocols and clinical pathways to drive efficient, appropriate length of stay
Round on observation patients at regular intervals, reassessing clinical status and adjusting plans of care
Determine and coordinate patient disposition (discharge, inpatient admission, or transfer) in collaboration with ED physicians and hospitalist teams
Order and interpret labs, imaging, and other diagnostics; consult specialists as needed
Perform bedside procedures within scope of practice and credentialing (e.g., laceration repair, splinting, paracentesis— as applicable)
Provide clear discharge instructions, medication reconciliation, and outpatient follow-up planning
Document thoroughly and accurately in the EMR to support medical necessity, billing, and continuity of care
Communicate effectively with patients, families, nursing staff, and the broader care team
Participate in unit quality improvement initiatives, protocol development, and metrics review (e.g., LOS, conversion rate, readmissions)
Maintain compliance with hospital policies, CMS observation status guidelines, and regulatory requirements
Requirements & Skills:
Current license to practice as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant in New York State
Sound clinical judgment and diagnostic reasoning in time-sensitive situations
Strong communication and collaboration skills across multidisciplinary teams
Comfort with protocol-driven care while exercising independent clinical judgment
Ability to multitask while remaining professional, focused, composed and positive.
Demonstrates excellent customer service skills and must display integrity, friendliness and compassion.
Establishes an appropriate and effective rapport with others.
Demonstrates flexibility
Takes initiative
Embraces new opportunities to grow both personally and organizationally.
Ability to work as part of a team and independently.
Saratoga Hospital Medical Group, a multispecialty group of 450providers including physicians and advanced practice providers, contributes significantly to the hospital’s continued growth and reputation for excellence.
Saratoga Hospital is a 171-bed independent, locally governed, thriving community hospital and a leading healthcare provider in the region. We have enjoyed continuous growth for more than a decade, along with a reputation for high quality, personalized, compassionate care. Since September 2004, Saratoga Hospital has maintained Magnet®recognition for nursing excellence from the American Nurses Credentialing Center—the highest honor an organization can receive for professional nursing practice.
The Albany Med Health System
Saratoga Hospital is an affiliate of the Albany Med Health System. This gives our physicians and APPs access to shared best practices, continuing medical education (CME), and teaching opportunities. This partnership has added access to services typically not offered by community hospitals, as well as a seamless connection to the Capital Region’s only academic medical center and the highly specialized medical care it can provide.
Compensation and Benefits:
Health and Prescription Plan, Dental and Vision Insurances
403(b) Retirement Plan with employer contributions
Flexible Spending Account(s) including Medical Reimbursement and Dependent Care Account
Paid Time Off, PTO for CME, CME stipend, professional dues; professional liability coverage
$200 annual YMCA discount, a number of supplemental insurance products, services discount programs and more!
Three hours from New York City, Montreal and Boston — right on the edge of New England,
Saratoga County offers family-oriented neighborhoods and communities and excellent schools — both public and private.
Saratoga and towns throughout the region draw many to a variety of specialty shops, spas, eateries, many with locally sourced food and regionally produced craft beverages.
Music, art, cultural festivals and farmer’s markets add to the vibrant community feel and social scene.
Outdoor enthusiasts will love the natural beauty of the Adirondacks , nearby Berkshires and Green Mountains, Saratoga Lake, Lake George, other waterways, and more.
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