Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant - URGENT CARE
Job Title:
Nurse Practitioner (NP) / Physician Assistant (PA)
Department:
Urgent Care
Full Time/PRN:
Full Time
Job Summary
The Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant is a licensed practitioner responsible for managing health problems and coordinating patient care in accordance with State and Federal regulations. Duties include assessment, diagnosis, development and implementation of a treatment plan, and evaluation of patient progress.
Minimum Qualifications
Graduate of an accredited Nursing or Physician Assistant program; current APRN or PA licensure as applicable; CNOR/CRNFA certification if applicable; current BLS/ACLS (and PALS if required); strong computer skills.
Preferred Qualifications
CPR certification; previous EMR experience; minimum two years of NP/PA experience; current NP certification in specialty area.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
• Perform age-appropriate patient history and physical examinations.
• Order and interpret diagnostic and therapeutic tests.
• Prescribe pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatments.
• Analyze patient data and verify diagnoses.
• Develop and implement individualized plans of care.
• Facilitate referrals for surgical intervention when appropriate.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team members.
• Provide education to staff, patients, and families.
• Maintain a positive workplace culture.
• Maintain timely and accurate Electronic Medical Record documentation.
• Perform procedures as necessary.
• Report to work punctually and stay as needed to support patient care.
Physical Requirements
• Ability to stand and/or walk for extended periods.
• Frequent bending, reaching, squatting, and kneeling.
• Lift, carry, push, and pull up to 50 lbs independently; >50 lbs with assistance/devices.
• Assist with patient repositioning and transfers using proper body mechanics and equipment.
• Manual dexterity for clinical procedures and computer use; adequate vision, hearing, and speech.
All candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position.
