What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nurse Practitioner - Urgent Care position at Lyle Health?
Job Summary:
As an Urgent Care Family Nurse Practitioner, you will be on the frontline of healthcare, providing rapid assessments, diagnoses, and treatments for a wide range of acute conditions. You will work closely with a team of skilled healthcare professionals to ensure timely and effective patient care. This role offers a stimulating mix of autonomy, collaboration, and professional growth in an urgent care setting.
Why Join Us?
- Work in a high-energy urgent care facility with cutting-edge medical resources.
- Treat a diverse patient population with a variety of acute and urgent medical needs.
- Be part of a supportive and collaborative medical team.
- Enjoy flexible scheduling and opportunities for professional development.
Key Responsibilities:
- Perform comprehensive and focused health assessments, including physical exams and history reviews.
- Diagnose and manage acute illnesses, injuries, and infections across all age groups.
- Develop and implement treatment plans, including prescribing medications when appropriate.
- Perform urgent care procedures such as suturing, splinting, wound care, and abscess drainage.
- Order and interpret diagnostic tests, including X-rays, EKGs, and laboratory studies.
- Educate patients on treatment plans, follow-up care, and preventative health measures.
- Collaborate with physicians and specialists for complex case management.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records in the electronic medical system.
- Stay current with best practices and advancements in urgent care and primary care medicine.
Qualifications:
- Master’s or Doctorate degree in Nursing from an accredited program
- Board certification as a Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
- Valid state license to practice as an FNP
- Minimum of 1 year of experience in urgent care or emergency medicine needed
- Strong clinical decision-making and diagnostic skills
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-volume environment
- Excellent communication, patient education, and teamwork abilities
- Dedication to patient-centered care and continuous learning
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Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $133,238.00 - $140,293.00 per year
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Medical Specialty:
- Urgent Care
Ability to Commute:
- Bridgeport, CT 06602 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Bridgeport, CT 06602: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $133,238 - $140,293
