Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced and compassionate Nurse Practitioner (NP) to join our growing team in a hybrid role providing both Primary Care and Urgent Care services. This position offers the opportunity to deliver comprehensive, patient-centered care across the continuum, managing chronic conditions while also evaluating and treating acute illnesses and injuries.
The ideal candidate is comfortable working in a fast-paced environment, demonstrates excellent clinical judgment, and is committed to providing high-quality, accessible healthcare to a diverse patient population.
Responsibilities
Primary Care
- Provide comprehensive primary care services for pediatric (if applicable), adult, and geriatric patients.
- Perform annual wellness visits, preventive screenings, and routine physical examinations.
- Diagnose, treat, and manage acute and chronic medical conditions.
- Develop individualized treatment plans and provide patient education.
- Order, interpret, and communicate laboratory and diagnostic test results.
- Prescribe medications and monitor treatment effectiveness.
- Coordinate specialty referrals and follow-up care.
Urgent Care
- Evaluate and treat patients presenting with acute illnesses and minor injuries.
- Diagnose and manage conditions including respiratory infections, influenza, COVID-19, urinary tract infections, skin conditions, gastrointestinal complaints, musculoskeletal injuries, and other urgent medical concerns.
- Perform minor office procedures including wound care, laceration repair, incision and drainage, splinting, foreign body removal, and abscess management (within scope of practice).
- Interpret basic diagnostic testing including EKGs, point-of-care testing, and imaging results as appropriate.
- Determine appropriate disposition, including emergency department referrals when indicated.
Clinical Responsibilities
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the electronic medical record (eClinicalWorks preferred).
- Collaborate with physicians, specialists, nursing staff, and care management teams to ensure coordinated patient care.
- Participate in quality improvement initiatives and population health programs.
- Ensure compliance with organizational policies, evidence-based clinical guidelines, and regulatory requirements.
- Educate patients and families on disease prevention, wellness, medications, and treatment plans.
Qualifications
Required
- Master's or Doctorate degree from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program.
- Current New York State Nurse Practitioner license.
- National Board Certification (AANP or ANCC).
- Current DEA registration and New York State Controlled Substance Registration.
- Minimum of 2 years of Nurse Practitioner experience in Primary Care, Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, Urgent Care, or Emergency Medicine.
- Current BLS certification.
- Strong clinical assessment, diagnostic, and procedural skills.
- Excellent communication and patient education abilities.
Preferred
- Experience with eClinicalWorks (eCW).
- Bilingual (Spanish or another language) preferred.
- Experience treating patients across all age groups.
- ACLS certification.
Skills & Competencies
- Acute and Chronic Disease Management
- Preventive Care
- Urgent Care Medicine
- Minor Office Procedures
- Clinical Decision-Making
- Patient-Centered Care
- Care Coordination
- Electronic Medical Records (EMR)
- Quality Improvement
- Team Collaboration
Why Join Us?
Join a mission-driven healthcare organization dedicated to providing high-quality, compassionate care to underserved communities. You'll work alongside an experienced multidisciplinary team with access to modern resources while enjoying a dynamic role that blends the continuity of primary care with the fast-paced environment of urgent care.
We offer a competitive compensation package, comprehensive benefits, paid time off, CME support, malpractice coverage, and opportunities for professional growth and advancement.
