Registered Nurse licensed to practice in Virginia or eligible
AHA BLS Provider CPR required
Minimum of two years of Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner experience
Proficient leadership skills
Ability to work collaboratively with diverse groups.
Responsibilities
Perform treatments for minor acute illnesses and conduct patient examinations
Administer or order diagnostic tests and interpret results
Administer injections, immunizations, and manage wounds
Instruct and counsel patients on therapeutic regimens and wellness
Develop and implement patient management plans and record progress notes
Prescribe medications and refer patients to specialists as needed
Coordinate services with co-workers and respond calmly to stressful situations
Build trust and relationships with patients and their families.
Benefits
Professional development opportunities
Collaborative work environment
Supportive leadership
Access to community resources
Focus on patient-centered care.
Full Job Description
Job Summary:
The Physician's Assistant/Nurse Practitioner will work under limited direction of the Medical Director. Typical work scenarios may require specialized knowledge, critical thinking, good judgment based upon the principles of biological, physiological, behavioral, and sociological sciences skills, as well as strong customer service skills. Internal contacts include medical staff and management throughout the clinic and health system. External contacts include patients, physicians, outside medical staff, and community resource services.
Essential Functions & Responsibilities:
Performs and provides treatments for minor acute illness, patient examinations, making initial assessment, initiating treatment and referring to appropriate center of care when applicable.
Determines abnormal conditions by administering or ordering diagnostic tests, such as x-rays, electrocardiograms, and laboratory studies; interpreting test results.
Performs therapeutic procedures by administering injections and immunizations; suturing; managing wounds and infections.
Instructs and counsels patients by describing therapeutic regimens; giving normal growth and development information and promoting wellness and health maintenance.
Develops and implements patient management plans, records progress notes, and assists in provision of continuity of care. May be required to supervise ancillary staff.
Prescribes pharmaceuticals, other medications, and treatment regimens as appropriate to assessed medical conditions and refers patients to specialists and to relevant patient care options as appropriate.
Demonstrates good organizational skills in coordinating services with co-workers and other departments/services. Responds to stressful situations in a calm and rational manner and cooperates with all to facilitate integration of services.
Behaves in a professional and empathetic manner to build trust, comfort, understanding, and relationships with patients and the secondary guest(s) and in-line with Studer Principles.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
Required:
Virginia Physician Assistant license required
Master of Science in Nursing, required
Registered Nurse licensed to practice in Virginia or eligible required
AHA BLS Provider CPR required
Minimum of two years of Physicians Assistant/Nurse Practitioner experience.
Proficient leadership skills.
Ability to work cooperatively/collaboratively as part of a team, developing productive working relationships with diverse groups of people.
Preferred:
Minimum of two years of experience as Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner in Urgent Care Clinic and/or Emergency Room.
Compensation Pay Range: $58.61 - $73.26
About Mary Washington Healthcare Group
Mary Washington Healthcare is a not-for-profit health system located in Fredericksburg, Virginia. The organization was founded in 1908 and has grown to include two hospitals, multiple outpatient centers, and a network of physicians and specialists. Mary Washington Healthcare provides a wide range of medical services, including emergency care, cancer care, heart and vascular care, and women's health services. The organization is committed to providing high-quality, patient-centered care and has been recognized for its clinical excellence and patient satisfaction. Mary Washington Healthcare is accredited by The Joint Commission and is a member of the Virginia Hospital & Healthcare Association.
