Urgent Care Nurse Practitioner - Now Hiring

Exciting Opportunity: Nurse Practitioner - Urgent Care / Physician Assistant - Acute & Family Care

Are you a dedicated and skilled healthcare professional seeking a rewarding role in urgent and acute care settings? We are actively hiring for multiple full-time positions, including Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants, to deliver high-quality patient care across diverse environments. Join our team and make a tangible impact in your community by providing essential medical services to patients of all ages, from infants to seniors. This role offers the chance to work in dynamic urgent care centers, utilizing your expertise to treat a wide range of conditions in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Independently evaluate and treat adult and pediatric patients (6 months and older) in urgent care settings.
• Perform minor procedures such as I&D, lac repairs, and ear irrigation.
• Utilize EPIC electronic medical records efficiently, demonstrating proficiency in documentation.
• Collaborate seamlessly with support staff and physicians to ensure comprehensive patient care.
• Maintain current certifications, including Board Certification (BC/NCCPA), PA or NP certification, and BLS.
• Manage patient caseloads, averaging approximately 40 patients daily, in a 12-month minimum experience environment.
• Uphold clinical standards and protocols while delivering compassionate, patient-centered care.

Required Skills:

• Valid board certification (BC/NCCPA or NP Boards).
• Minimum of 12 months of clinical experience in urgent, emergency, or family medicine.
• Proficiency in using EPIC EMR system.
• Strong soft skills, including excellent communication and patient rapport.
• Ability to work independently without supervision, handling all aspects of patient care.
• Current BLS certification.

Nice to Have Skills:

• Experience with procedures such as I&D, lac repairs, and ear irrigation.
• Familiarity with pediatric care and managing diverse patient populations.
• Experience working with a multidisciplinary team in a high-volume urgent care environment.

Preferred Education and Experience:

• Board-certified Nurse Practitioners or Physician Assistants.
• At least one year of relevant clinical experience in urgent care, emergency medicine, or family practice.
• Demonstrated ability to handle independently all patient encounters in urgent care settings.

Other Requirements:

• Willingness to support multiple clinic locations within a 65-mile radius.
• Availability to complete EMR training and onboarding prior to first solo shift.
• No travel or lodging reimbursement offered; mileage reimbursement available.
• Must be eligible for Medicare enrollment via credentialing process.
• Candidate availability should be clearly indicated in bid presentations.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a dedicated healthcare team committed to excellence in urgent patient care. If you meet the qualifications and are ready to embrace a challenging yet fulfilling role, we encourage you to apply now. Bring your expertise and compassion to our centers, and help us continue to deliver outstanding care to our communities.

Hourly Pay Rate: $1.00

VHS is an Equal Opportunity Employer ( EEO )/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/E-Verify Employer and welcomes all to apply