Nurse Practitioner

Job Description

Job Description

Urgent Care Job Description

Certified Family Nurse Practitioner - Full and part-time positions available

Reports to : Medical Director

FLSA Status : Exempt

Job Summary : Provides episodic care to patients following accepted standards and protocols.

Primary Job Duties :

• Perform complete physical exams and assessments of patients including urgent, emergent and non-urgent presentation.
• Select, order, perform and interpret diagnostic tests, EKG including wet reading X-rays as appropriate
• Analyze reports and findings of tests to diagnose patients.
• Prescribe or administer treatment, therapy, medication, vaccination and other specialized medical care to treat or prevent illness and injury.
• Refers patient to PCP or specialist as appropriate.
• Perform procedures including laceration repair, I & D’s, IV, removal of superficial foreign bodies, splinting and casting, ear irrigations.
• Explain procedures, review and discuss test results and prescribed treatments with patients.
• Document findings and treatment course in patient electronic medical record including follow-up notes.
• Direct professional and ancillary staff regarding treatment of patients.
• Interact with medical practices and emergency room physicians to create a cooperative atmosphere.
• Maintain up to date knowledge base for medical conditions and injuries that may present to an urgent care setting.
• Assist with training and orientating new provider staff.
• Maintain strictest confidentiality (HIPAA)

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Benefits : Excellent benefit package, Medical / Dental and STD / LTD and 401k / PTO