Description

Qualifications

Duly Licensed Urgent Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant with hospital and PTH privileges in good standing. Board qualified or Board Eligible; Overall knowledge of medical office patient care; Knowledge of confidentiality issues involved with release of medical information; Must have excellent interpersonal skills including the ability to interact with staff and providers at other medical facilities.
Work Experience

2 years previous experience working as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant preferred
Education

Must have and maintain: California NP & RN Licenses, DEA License, BLS Certification; Must be graduate of an accredited college or university training program; Must be licensed in accordance with the requirements of the Nursing board and applicable regulations of the Board of Registered Nurses
Skills

Speaking, Active Listening, Reading Comprehension, Time Management, Writing, Critical Thinking, Judgment / Decision Making; Management of Personnel Resources, Monitoring, Complex Problem Solving, Science, Coordination, Service Orientation
Examples of Duties

• Examine and evaluate patients presenting with acute illnesses, injuries, and episodic medical conditions to determine appropriate diagnosis and treatment.
• Document patient encounters, clinical findings, diagnoses, treatment plans, and discharge instructions in the electronic medical record (EMR).
• Explain procedures, diagnoses, treatment options, follow-up recommendations, and test results to patients and families.
• Obtain, compile, and record patient medical information, including health history, presenting complaints, physical examination findings, and treatment plans.
• Order, perform, and interpret diagnostic tests, including point-of-care testing and imaging studies as appropriate, to evaluate acute medical conditions.
• Perform urgent care procedures including, but not limited to, injections, immunizations, splinting, laceration repair, incision and drainage, wound care, foreign body removal, and infection management.
• Collaborate with physicians and other healthcare providers regarding complex or high-risk patient presentations.
• Prescribe or administer medications, treatments, vaccinations, and other therapies necessary to manage acute illnesses and injuries.
• Prescribe medication dosages, routes, and frequencies based on patient-specific factors and current clinical guidelines.
• Provide patient education regarding diagnosis, medications, treatment plans, self-care, injury prevention, and follow-up care.
• Determine appropriate patient disposition, including discharge, referral, transfer to higher levels of care, or emergency department evaluation when clinically indicated.
• Monitor and reassess patients during their urgent care visit and modify treatment plans as necessary.
• Refer patients to primary care providers, specialists, emergency departments, or other healthcare services as appropriate.
• Direct and coordinate activities of medical assistants, nurses, students, and other clinical support staff as assigned.
• Utilize appropriate personal protective equipment and infection prevention measures to ensure patient and staff safety.

Additional Responsibilities

• Check Peach Tree Healthcare email and NextGen PAQ daily and respond to communications in a timely manner.
• Participate in peer chart review, quality improvement initiatives, risk management activities, and clinical outcome improvement programs as assigned.
• Participate in the development, review, and implementation of clinical protocols and standardized procedures related to urgent care services.
• Maintain complete, accurate, and timely medical records in accordance with organizational standards and regulatory requirements.

Scope of Practice

• Provide evaluation and treatment of episodic illnesses, minor injuries, and urgent medical conditions according to approved standardized procedures and under physician supervision as required by applicable law.
• Function under approved standardized procedures in collaboration with supervising physician(s).
• Practice within the scope of licensure, competency, organizational policies, and applicable state and federal laws.
• Apply knowledge of urgent care, emergency assessment, and ambulatory medicine principles to the diagnosis and treatment of patients.
• Order appropriate diagnostic, screening, and follow-up studies related to the patient's presenting condition.
• Utilize knowledge of pharmacology when prescribing medications and therapies.
• Provide patient and family education related to acute conditions, treatment plans, and follow-up care.
• Seek physician consultation for any patient, procedure, or clinical situation that exceeds the provider's level of competence or scope of practice.
• Coordinate referrals to community resources, specialty care, primary care, behavioral health, or emergency services as appropriate.

Additional Responsibilities

• Maintain and enhance clinical competency through continuing education, in-services, staff meetings, and educational programs; meet all licensing and certification requirements.
• Participate in recredentialing activities as required.
• Comply with all HIPAA, Compliance Program, and organizational policies and procedures.
• Participate in student intern, preceptor, or job shadow programs as applicable.
• Provide emergency stabilization and treatment within the capabilities of the urgent care setting when necessary.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.
• Abide by all terms and conditions of the employment agreements.

Travel Requirements

Occasionally may travel to other sites to attend meetings or training, occasionally overnight for training.
Tools & Technology

Tools: Must be able to effectively use Medical tools including but not limited to sphygmomanometers, ophthalmoscopes, otoscopes or scope sets, resuscitation masks or accessories, surgical clamps, clips, forceps or accessories, surgical scissors, lancets, medical oxygen masks and parts, medical aspiration and irrigation syringes, floor grade forceps or hemostats, electronic medical thermometers, surgical needle holders for general use; computers and keyboards; telephones

Technology: Medical software - NextGen; Microsoft Office programs; Electronic Mail - Microsoft Outlook; Internet
Knowledge

Medicine; Biology; Chemistry; Customer and Personal Service; English Language; Mathematics; Infection Control; HIPAA; MSDS; Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Abilities

Oral Comprehension; Oral Expression; Written Comprehension; Written Expression; Problem Sensitivity; Deductive Reasoning; Inductive Reasoning; Near Vision; Speech Clarity; Speech Recognition; Finger Dexterity; Arm-Hand Steadiness; Extended Concentration
Work Activities

Assist and Care for others; Provide consultation and advice to others; Evaluate information to determine compliance with standards; Analyze data or information; Monitor processes, materials, or surroundings; Work directly with the public; Update and use relevant knowledge; Document/Record information; Identify objects, actions and events; Communicate with supervisors, peers, or subordinates; Get information; Perform administrative activities; Make decisions and solve problems; Communicate with persons outside the organization; Establish and maintain interpersonal relationships; Develop and build teams; Interact with computers
Work Styles

Integrity; Dependability; Analytical Thinking; Attention to Detail; Cooperation; Independence; Initiative; Self Control; Adaptability/Flexibility; Concern for Others; Stress Tolerance; Leadership; Persistence; Achievement/Effort
Work Context

Physical Demands: The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential function of the job, with or without accommodation. Prospective employees must complete a pre-employment medical exam (Occupational Group IV) which will measure the ability to:
• See well enough to read fine print and view a computer screen; speak and hear well enough to understand, respond, and communicate clearly in person and on the telephone; independent body mobility sufficient to stand, sit, walk, lift or move, stoop, and bend to access the work environment and a standard office environment; manual dexterity and sufficient use of hands, arms and shoulders to repetitively operate a keyboard, to write, and to use the tools of the profession; and the ability to sit or walk for prolonged periods of time.
• Occasionally may be required to lift/move or assist in lifting/moving up to 150lbs. in case of patient emergency.
• Reasonable accommodation may be made for some of these physical demands for otherwise qualified individuals who require and request such accommodation.

Work Environment: Generally, a typical office environment.