Nurse Practitioner, Urgent Care

MUST HAVE URGENT CARE AND ER EXPERIENCE*

Purpose:

Diagnose and treat acute, episodic, or chronic illness, independently or as part of a healthcare team. May focus on health promotion and disease prevention. May order, perform, or interpret diagnostic tests such as lab work and x rays. May prescribe medication. Must be registered nurses who have specialized graduate education.

Tasks

· Educate patients about self-management of acute or chronic illnesses, tailoring instructions to patients' individual circumstances.

· Schedule follow-up visits to monitor patients or evaluate health or illness care.

· Counsel patients about drug regimens and possible side effects or interactions with other substances such as food supplements, over-the-counter (OTC) medications, or herbal remedies.

· Order, perform, or interpret the results of diagnostic tests, such as complete blood counts (CBCs), electrocardiograms (EKGs), and radiographs (x-rays).

· Analyze and interpret patients' histories, symptoms, physical findings, or diagnostic information to develop appropriate diagnoses.

· Diagnose or treat acute health care problems such as illnesses, infections, or injuries.

· Diagnose or treat chronic health care problems such as high blood pressure and diabetes.

· Diagnose or treat complex, unstable, comorbid, episodic, or emergency conditions in collaboration with other health care providers as necessary.

· Treat or refer patients for primary care conditions, such as headaches, hypertension, urinary tract infections, upper respiratory infections, and dermatological conditions.

· Consult with or refer patients to appropriate specialists when conditions exceed the scope of practice or expertise.

· Detect and respond to adverse drug reactions, with special attention to vulnerable populations such as infants, children, pregnant and lactating women, or older adults.

· Develop treatment plans based on scientific rationale, standards of care, and professional practice guidelines.

· Perform primary care procedures such as suturing, splinting, administering immunizations, taking cultures, and debriding wounds.

· Perform routine or annual physical examinations.

· Prescribe medications based on efficacy, safety, and cost as legally authorized.

· Provide patients with information needed to promote health, reduce risk factors, or prevent disease or disability.

· Recommend diagnostic or therapeutic interventions with attention to safety, cost, invasiveness, simplicity, acceptability, adherence, and efficacy.

· Recommend interventions to modify behavior associated with health risks.

· Prescribe medication dosages, routes, and frequencies based on patient characteristics such as age and gender.

· Advocate for accessible health care that minimizes environmental health risks.

· Provide patients or caregivers with assistance in locating health care resources.

· Maintain complete and detailed records of patients' health care plans and prognoses.

· Read current literature, talk with colleagues, or participate in professional organizations or conferences to keep abreast of developments in nursing.

· Keep abreast of regulatory processes and payer systems such as Medicare, Medicaid, managed care, and private sources.

· Maintain current knowledge of state legal regulations for nurse practitioner practice including reimbursement of services.

· Maintain departmental policies and procedures in areas such as safety and infection control.

· Supervise or coordinate patient care or support staff activities.

Activities

Assisting and Caring for Others

Getting Information

Making Decisions and Solving Problems

Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge

Documenting/Recording Information

Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships

Analyzing Data or Information

Performing for or Working Directly with the Public

Interacting With Computers

Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates

Processing Information

Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work

Provide Consultation and Advice to Others

Thinking Creatively

Performing Administrative Activities

Scheduling Work and Activities

Education:

Master's Degree

Experience:

2 Years’ experience

Knowledge:

Medicine and Dentistry - Knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human injuries, diseases, and deformities. This includes symptoms, treatment alternatives, drug properties and interactions, and preventive health-care measures.

Psychology - Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation; psychological research methods; and the assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders.

Therapy and Counseling - Knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of physical and mental dysfunctions, and for career counseling and guidance.

Customer and Personal Service - Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.

Complex Problem Solving Skills

· Complex Problem Solving- Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.

Work Context

Communication

· Contact With Others

· Electronic Mail

· Face-to-Face Discussions

· Letters and Memos

· Telephone

Conflictual Contact

· Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People

Responsibility for Others

· Responsibility for Outcomes and Results

· Responsible for Others' Health and Safety

Role Relationships

· Coordinate or Lead Others

· Deal With External Customers

· Work With Work Group or Team

Tools and Technology

Technology

Data base user interface and query software

· Microsoft Access

Electronic mail software

· Microsoft Outlook

Internet browser software

· Microsoft Internet Explorer

· Web browser software

Medical software

· NextGen EHR

· e-MDs software

Office suite software

· Microsoft Office software

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $65.00 - $80.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

• Emergency Medicine
• Urgent Care

Standard shift:

• Day shift
• Evening shift

Weekly schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Work setting:

• Acute care
• In-person
• Outpatient
• Urgent care center

Experience:

• EMR systems: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• Certified Nurse Practitioner (Required)

Work Location: In person