Nurse Practitioner

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)

            Education:

• Family Medicine degree from accredited university. Active Maryland Registered Nurse License.  Successful completion of Nurse Practitioner  program in Family Practice, with Emergency Medicine or Urgent Care Experience
• Experience Med-Peds or ER
• Have earned national certification as an FNP nurse through either the ANCC or the AANP, nurses must complete at least a master of science in nursing (MSN) through a program accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE), Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN), or the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC). 

Licensure/Certifications:

•  Certification  Family Nurse Practitioner through ANCC or AANP
• State and Federal licensure (Maryland)
• DEA licensure.
• ACLS/PALS certification.

Experience:

• A minimum of two years clinical experience with pediatric and adult patients preferred.

Knowledge:

• Knowledge of medical coding.
• Knowledge of the principles and practice of urgent care medicine.
• Knowledge of the principles and practice of occupational health, DOT exams

Skills:

• Competent with common PC applications including Internet, Email and Microsoft Office.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively; Great Bedside manner; Team leader
• Excellent customer service skills

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