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Job description
Urgent Care / ED Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant
Job Category : Nursing
Requisition Number : URGEN
Posted : September 9, 2026
Full-Time
On-site
Locations
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1320 W. Main St.
Newark, OH 43055, USA
Description
NURSE PRACTITIONER / PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT
EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT/ Urgent Care
Licking Memorial Health Systems (LMHS) is a leading, non-profit healthcare organization, passionately dedicated to improving the health and well-being of our community. With a history dating back to 1898, LMHS remains a cornerstone of healthcare excellence, catering to the evolving needs of Licking County. Our cutting-edge facility provides a comprehensive spectrum of patient care services, from life-saving emergency medicine to the comforting embrace of home healthcare, with a unique range of specialized medical services, including cancer, heart health, maternity, and mental wellness.
When you join the LMHS team, you become a vital part of your local community Hospital. Working at LMHS is not just a job, it is a unique opportunity to directly impact the health and well-being of your friends, family, and neighbors. You will be providing care in a place in which you are personally connected, where the impact of your work extends beyond the Hospital doors and into the heart of our community. Our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion ensures that every member of our community is served with respect and compassion. Join us in our mission – dedicated to patient safety, utilizing state-of-the-art technology, and with a passionate team of highly trained and compassionate individuals who strive to improve the health of the community.
Position Summary
Provide comprehensive advanced emergency nursing care to patients by formulating a plan based on the assessment and data collected during the patient history, examination and applicable diagnostic procedures. Functions within the scope of practice of the nurse practitioner as defined by the Advanced Nurse Practice Act, or if a Physician Assistant functions within the state/nationally-recognized scope of practice of the physician assistant.
Responsibilities
Provides high quality emergency care to patients
Collaborates with physicians as necessary to provide full scope of patient care
Provides direction to ancillary staff
Authenticates findings, reports and plans in the medical record
Pursues professional growth through participation in continuing education programs, reading professional literature, and sharing experiences with colleagues.
Responsible for ensuring the personal performance reflects theMission, Vision, and Standards of CARE.
Requirements
Current RN license in the State ofOhio (if NP)
Master's Degree in Nursing from an accreditedSchoolofNursing
Will also consider Physician Assistant candidates
Active Certificate of Authority in the State of Ohio
Certification as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant by a nationally recognized certifying organization
Demonstrates clinical skill, knowledge and judgments necessary to provide emergency care while functioning within the scope of practice for nurse practitioners as defined by the Advanced Nurse Practice Act.
Demonstrates high-level interpersonal communication skills (verbal and written) to communicate effectively and courteously with a diverse group of internal and external customers, such as patients, visitors and staff
Demonstrates ability to maintain professional flexibility and adaptability in a collegial environment
Demonstrates insight into improving the health of patient populations including neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients
Maintains clinical excellence through continuing education.
At least 3 years nursing experience in an Emergency Department preferred
Maintain ACLS & PALS certification
Maintain standard care agreement and credentialing through the hospital
Proficiently operate various office equipment, including electronic medical records and PCs, to efficiently complete position tasks.
LMH is accredited by DNV and TJC, and as such, may require specific annual education related to specialty certifications and standards.
Licking Memorial Health Systems is an equal opportunity employer and maintains compliance with all state, federal, and local regulations. Licking Memorial Health Systems does not discriminate against applicants because of race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, family medicalhistory or genetic information, political affiliation, military service, or othernon-meritbased factors protected by law.
Equal Opportunity Employer
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Worksite address
newark, OH, 43057, US
Who can apply
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