Education: Completion of Nurse Practitioner Masters of Science in Nursing from an accredited college or university. Successful completion of a National Certification Exam for NP, current registration through the Alabama board of Nursing and Board of Medical Examiners, and approval of the credentialing board. Or Completion of an accredited Physician Assistant Training Program recognized by the Alabama Board of Medical Examiners. Successful completion of PA National Certification Exam, current Alabama State License, and approval through Helen Keller Hospital's Medical Staff credentialing process. Minimum of three years full time ER or Critical Care RN and/or CRNP experience preferred.

Experience: Minimum of three years full time ER or Critical Care RN and/or CRNP experience preferred.
Additional Skills/Abilities: Must have excellent communication skills with the ability to work independently in a fast paced environment, requiring prioritizing and changing tasks frequently and quickly. Must have knowledge of all equipment and materials required for procedures described in the Emergency Care Center Policy/Procedure Manual and Nursing Service Procedure Manual. BLS for Healthcare Providers, ACLS, ENPC, TNCC and/or PALS, must be obtained within the first year of employment and maintained current. Department specific competencies must be completed within the provisional period.