What are the responsibilities and job description for the Urgent Care Nurse Practitioner position at Certified Emergency Medicine Specialist -...?
Overview
We are seeking a dedicated and skilled Urgent Care Nurse Practitioner to join our dynamic healthcare team. In this role, you will provide high-quality patient care in an urgent care setting, addressing a variety of medical conditions and ensuring the well-being of patients. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in urgent care or emergency medicine. You will be working independently with phone call availability of the emergency room physician. .
Responsibilities
- Conduct thorough patient assessments and evaluations to determine appropriate treatment plans.
- Provide urgent care services, including diagnosis and management of acute illnesses and injuries.
- Perform procedures as required: simple laceration repair, foreign body removal, eye exams with slit lamp, simple orthopedic reductions, and abscess.
- Collaborate with physicians and other healthcare professionals to ensure comprehensive patient care -phone availability. Physicians not on site.
- Document patient encounters accurately using ICD-9 coding for billing and record-keeping purposes.
- Educate patients on health maintenance, disease prevention, and treatment options.
- Manage care for patients in urgent care setting
Qualifications
- Master’s or Doctorate degree in Nursing or equivalent qualification as a Nurse Practitioner.
- Current certification as a Nurse Practitioner with relevant state licensure.
- Experience in urgent care or emergency nursing preferred. Will consider if you have had experience. No new graduates.
- Be willing to work independently at a fast proficient pace.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively within a healthcare team.
- Commitment to providing compassionate patient-centered care.
Join us in making a difference in the lives of our patients while advancing your career as an Urgent Care Nurse Practitioner.
Benefits: Full medical coverage with no out of pocket cost to employee and Large HSA contribution by employer.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: $55.00 - $59.00 per hour
Expected hours: 24 – 36 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Medical Specialty:
- Urgent Care
Supplemental Pay:
- Bonus opportunities
Work Location: In person
Salary : $55 - $59