Urgent Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant

• Responsibilities:
• Assesses patient's physical and psychosocial health/illness status through history taking and physical examination
• Provide treatment of illnesses and injuries
• Demonstrate the ability to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate individual patient care appropriate to the age of patients
• Communicate appropriately with the person served regardless of their age
• Complete charting and required paperwork in a timely manner
• Perform common urgent care procedures such as wound repair, abscess drainage, splinting, ECG and X-ray interpretation
• The provider should be comfortable with sutures and fractures
• Practices within the collaborative model with physicians, nurse practitioners and clinical psychologists
• Diagnoses, manages, and appropriately refers patients with acute, episodic, or chronic illness according to department protocols
• Orders appropriate laboratory and diagnostic tests according to established guidelines
• Prescribes pharmaceuticals, other medications, and treatment regimens as appropriate to assessed medical conditions
• Follows established departmental policies, procedures, and objectives, continuous quality improvement objectives, and safety, environmental, and/or infection control standards
• As appropriate to the position, participates in specified health promotion, education and/or prevention programs
• Ability to maintain quality, safety, and/or infection control standards
• Develops and provides educational materials and/or programs to patients, families, and other health care professionals at the Center
• Knowledge of legal and ethical standards for the delivery of medical care
• Demonstrate understanding and commitment of Agenacare Way of patient centered care.
• Performs other related duties as requires and as assigned
• Qualifications:
• Qualified candidates must have 2 years of NP experience within the specialty applied to and hold an active VA NP license
• BLS certification required. ACLS and PALS certifications preferred
• Knowledge of relevant drugs and non-pharmaceutical patient care aids and ability to prescribe dosages and instruct
• Knowledge of community medical diagnostic and patient care services in area of medical expertise
• Must become a Certified Medical Examiner with FMCSA within 60 days of hire.
• Knowledge of current principles, methods and procedures for the delivery of medical evaluation, diagnosis and treatment in area of expertise
• Proven ability to work in a fast pace environment
• Ability to work alone but with physician consultation availability
• Candidates are required to pass a drug test and background check before beginning employment
• Employment will be probationary for 90 days, upon which we will review your performance.

Summary

As a Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant, you will be integral in delivering high-quality patient care. Your role encompasses essential skills such as patient assessment, IV insertion, minor procedures, and medication administration, ensuring optimal health outcomes. Your expertise in EMR systems and premium skills in urgent care or emergency medicine will enhance patient management and contribute to the overall success of our healthcare team. Join us in making a difference in patient lives.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $114,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Medical Specialty:

• Primary Care
• Urgent Care

License/Certification:

• Certified Nurse Practitioner (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Rocky Mount, VA 24151 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $114,000