Emergency Medicine Advanced Practice Provider

Overview

The Department of Emergency Medicine at Cheshire Medical Center is seeking an Advanced Practitioner (APRN or PA) to provide diagnostic evaluation and management of acute medical complaints for children and adults, presenting to the Cheshire Medical Center ED and the Brattleboro Memorial Hospital ED. Primary responsibilities for all assigned patients include ordering diagnostic testing, obtaining consultations, performing simple procedures within the advanced practitioner's scope of practice, prescribing medications, directing the administration of medications by nursing staff, and ensuring an appropriate disposition plan.

The Cheshire ED serves as the community training site for the Emergency Medicine residency at Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center where each faculty member participates in the residency didactics program. Brattleboro Memorial Hospital is 30 minutes from the Keene campus and allows you to choose between living in the Monadnock region or in southeastern Vermont.

What Dartmouth Health has to offer you:

• Collegial and inclusive environment and referrals

• Embedded behavioral health specialists and LICSWs

• Excellent care coordination

• Nurses available for triage

• Established patient base

• Competitive compensation and benefits package

• Dedicated CME time and funds

What New England has to offer you:

• Four seasons and an outdoor lifestyle

• Easy access to major cities and airports

• Option to live in an urban or rural environment

• Real estate is reasonably priced with great value for your budget

• Nationally ranked public and private school systems

• Proximity to ski mountains and hiking trails

• Driving distance to the seacoast/ocean

• Abundance of local lakes for boating and swimming

About Cheshire Medical Center:

Cheshire Medical Center, a leading member of the world-class Dartmouth Health system, advances the health and wellness of the communities throughout the Monadnock Region through a combination of outstanding care and exceptional service. The leading employer in the area, Cheshire is a 169 bed facility employing 1,600 staff, of which 300 are providers, who live and serve within our communities.

On our Keene campus, our team delivers an impressive range of clinical services that reflect the needs of the individuals and communities we serve. Being part of the Dartmouth Health family enables us to provide services that far exceed those of a typical rural hospital, including extensive programs in primary care, cancer care, cardiology, orthopaedics, and public health. Our clinical practice is distinguished by an exceptional staff, a deep commitment to safety and quality, and a culture that values the contribution of every staff member and volunteer. In addition, we perform extensive, innovative outreach efforts focused on removing barriers to good health throughout the region. Our membership in the Dartmouth Health system also enables us to provide access to hundreds of highly trained specialists and a depth of clinical and technical resources that enhance our capacity to serve our neighbors and strengthen our daily pursuit of excellence.

Required Licensure/Certifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Graduate of an accredited APRN or PA program.
• NCCPA certification or board certified by the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) or American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC).

Required Licensure/Certification Skills:

• Eligible for APRN or PA licensure in the State of New Hampshire.

• Eligible for Federal DEA Registration.