What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pediatric Nurse Practitioner/Advanced Practice Provider, Urgent Care position at UrgiKids Pediatric Urgent Care?
UrgiKids is a pediatric urgent care clinic seeking a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner/Advanced Practice Provider to join our team of pediatric specialists. We prioritize candidates with a team mentality to provide fun, energetic, kid-friendly care. Our team will be kind and professional, provide an excellent patient experience, and maintain evidence-based pediatric care under Medical Director guidance.
Responsibilities include, but not limited to:
- Solo coverage of up to a 12-hour shift in a fast-paced clinic
- Clear, professional communication with the care team
- Directing clinic flow with efficiency
- Assessment and treatment of a wide variety of pediatric sick visits for acute illness, including respiratory distress from croup or asthma, anaphylaxis and allergic reactions, febrile illness, and more
- Assessment and treatment of acute injuries, including wound repair or splint placement
- Performing urgent care procedures, completing the preliminary read of x-rays, followed by radiologist report
- Utilizing electronic medical records effectively and completing tasks in the expected timeframe
Position expectation and preferences:
- Board certified/Board eligible in Pediatrics
- Urgent Care or Emergency Department experience prioritized
- State medical license in Tennessee with DEA licensure
- Competency in urgent care procedures, such as laceration repair with sutures, staples, or tissue glue, foreign body removal, incision and drainage of abscess, nail injuries, EKG reading
- Adaptability for patient needs that arise and flexibility in fast-paced environment
- Willingness to learn and attitude of helpfulness toward other team members
- Demonstrate professional and friendly demeanor
- Knowledge of evidence-based pediatric care and current clinical guidelines
- Capable of multi-tasking
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Expected hours: 20 – 36 per week
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Medical Specialty:
- Pediatrics
Experience:
- Pediatrics: 1 year (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Murfreesboro, TN 37129 (Required)
Work Location: In person