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Nurse PractitionerTru-Health Urgent Care • Towson, MD, US
Nurse Practitioner

Nurse Practitioner

Tru-Health Urgent Care • Towson, MD, US
26 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
  • Part-time
Job description

Job Description

Job Description

Job Summary

  • Diagnoses and treats acute, episodic, or chronic illness, independently or as part of a healthcare team. We see a wide range of non-emergent medical conditions, treat minor trauma, and perform minor procedures.

General Accountabilities

  • Must be able to see and treat patients of all ages.
  • Analyzes and interprets patients' histories, symptoms, physical findings, or diagnostic information to develop appropriate diagnoses.
  • Diagnoses or treats acute health care problems such as illnesses, infections, or injuries.
  • Must be able to perform minor procedures, such as suturing, Foreign body removal.
  • Must be familiar with the management of minor fractures and dislocations.
  • Should be able to perform basic EKG and X-ray interpretation.
  • Recommends diagnostic or therapeutic interventions.
  • Prescribes medications.
  • Educates patients about self-management of acute or chronic illnesses.
  • Orders, performs, or interprets the results of diagnostic tests.
  • Maintains complete and detailed records of patients' health care plans and prognoses.
  • Detects and responds to adverse drug reactions.
  • Keeps abreast of developments in nursing.
  • Refer patients for primary care conditions.
  • Performs routine or annual physical examinations.
  • Supervises or coordinates patient care or supports staff activities.
  • Maintains current knowledge of state legal regulations for nurse practitioner practice.
  • Keeps abreast of regulatory processes and payer systems.
  • The company reserves the right to add or change duties at any time.
  • Job Qualifications

  • Education : Master's degree
  • Experience : 3-5 years of urgent or emergency care; or equivalent combination of education and experience
  • Licenses / Certifications : Appropriate certifications and / or licensures
  • Skills

  • Excellent verbal and written communication
  • Active listening
  • Active learning
  • Critical thinking
  • Social perceptiveness
  • Monitoring
  • Service orientation
  • Complex problem solving
  • Instructing
  • Comments

    Job Types : Full-time, Part-time

    Schedule : 12 hr shift

    240-491-6990

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