Emergency Medicine Careers

Emergency Medicine Nurse Practitioner

Springfield, Georgia

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Urgency. Expertise. Purpose.

In emergency medicine, APPs are essential to delivering fast, effective, and compassionate care when it matters most. You bring clinical skill, adaptability, and calm leadership to high-pressure situations—ensuring patients receive timely, evidence-based treatment in moments of crisis.

With a national footprint and a culture rooted in collaboration, our emergency medicine programs empower APPs to thrive. Whether managing acute presentations or supporting throughput and coordination, you are backed by systems that value autonomy, teamwork, and continuous growth.

Job Type: Full Time
Job Level: Experienced
Shift: Day; Night
Travel: No

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Job ID:

JOB-000634

Date posted:

02/18/2026

Category:

Emergency Medicine

Bring Better to the Bedside as an Emergency Medicine Nurse Practitioner in Springfield, GA at Effingham Hospital

We believe in bringing "better" to our local community in Springfield, GA—better care, better collaboration, and a deep commitment to the people we serve. If you're looking for a role that supports your professional growth and your connection to a vibrant community, we’d love to talk.

Local Team Collaboration:

Join our close-knit team of 6 physicians and 6 PA/NPs at Effingham Hospital—a 25-bed critical access hospital, 12-bed ED and level IV trauma center with 23,000 annual volume, located 45 minutes from Savannah
Work alongside a diverse group of professionals with backgrounds from all over the world. We are an integral part of our hospital community and a valued strategic partner, maintaining great relationships with hospital leadership and other physician groups
Our team actively participates in committees and leadership roles to support quality and process improvement

Qualifications:

Emergency Medicine experience required
Authorized to work in the United States

Scheduling:

24 hours of physician coverage – 12-hour shifts
20 hours of APP coverage

Key Responsibilities:

Provide coverage for Effingham Health System—a 25-Bed critical access hospital with a 12-bed ED seeing roughly 23,000 visits annually
Manage all aspects of community emergency medicine, collaborating closely with colleagues and consultants
APPs see patients independently and have good support from physicians. APPs see all patients in the ED, however physicians manage the sickest patients
As a Level IV Trauma center with a community-focused environment, this site offers a manageable workflow and a slower-paced ED setting ideal for balanced, consistent shifts
Cerner EMR

Living and Working in Springfield:

Experience the best of both worlds in Springfield, GA—a welcoming, family-oriented community just an hour from the vibrant coastal city of Savannah. Living and working in Springfield offers the charm of small-town life, where neighbors know each other, schools are strong, and the pace feels refreshingly easy. Yet, with Savannah’s rich culture, dining, arts, and historic waterfront just a short drive away, you’re never far from world-class amenities. It’s the perfect blend of peaceful living and convenient access to one of Georgia’s most celebrated cities.

Rewards and Benefits:

Premium compensation and benefits
Paid medical malpractice and tail coverage
Annual CME allowance

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Our values in action

Uncompromising Care:

You deliver high-stakes care with speed and precision. We support you with tools and workflows that enhance your clinical impact because every moment counts.
Collaboration:

You are part of a dynamic, team-based environment where APPs and physicians work side by side, building trust through shared decision-making and coordinated care.
Accountability:

You lead with confidence, owning your role in the emergency department, contributing to clinical strategy, and driving performance across key metrics like throughput, patient experience, and safety.
Ingenuity & Empathy:

You bring clear thinking and calm leadership to unpredictable situations, balancing rapid decision-making with compassion for patients, families, and your team.

Career Path

Trainee
Practicing
Single-site Leadership
Multi-site Leadership
Specialty Leadership

Trainee :
Start your journey as a new graduate or transition to an unfamiliar role by completing a structured clinical training program focused on developing essential competencies for high-quality patient care. This training is supplemented by a self-directed didactic curriculum to build a knowledge base and support ongoing professional growth.
Practicing :
Continue your career as a practicing clinician by continually expanding your clinical expertise and delivering exemplary patient care. Develop foundational leadership skills and contribute to organizational excellence by engaging in committees and supporting the implementation of quality improvement initiatives.
Single-site Leadership :
Assume leadership responsibilities at the practice level as a Lead Advanced Practice Provider, Associate Medical Director, or Medical Director. In these roles, you will oversee clinical teams, collaborate with hospital partners, and ensure both operational and clinical excellence within a single-site setting.
Multi-site Leadership :
Expand your impact by supporting multiple practices as a Regional or Divisional Lead Advanced Practice Provider. These roles emphasize the recruitment and retention of Advanced Practice Providers and facilitate team integration initiatives.
Specialty Leadership :
Advance to senior leadership as Chief Advanced Practice Officer, where you will collaborate with service line leaders to influence organizational programs and lead initiatives that develop team-based care models on a national scale.

Hear from our team

“The support APPs receive here is intentional. It’s not just about filling a role—it’s about setting people up for long-term success and making sure they’re empowered to deliver great care.”

April Burke,
Chief Advanced Practice Officer