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:
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Perform complete physical exams and assessments of patients including urgent, emergent and non-urgent presentation.
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Select, order, perform and interpret diagnostic tests, EKG including wet reading X-rays as appropriate
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Analyze reports and findings of tests to diagnose patients.
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Prescribe or administer treatment, therapy, medication, vaccination and other specialized medical care to treat or prevent illness and injury.
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Refers patient to PCP or specialist as appropriate.
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Perform procedures including laceration repair, I & D’s, IV, removal of superficial foreign bodies, splinting and casting, ear irrigations.
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Explain procedures, review and discuss test results and prescribed treatments with patients.
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Document findings and treatment course in patient electronic medical record including follow-up notes.
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Direct professional and ancillary staff regarding treatment of patients.
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Interact with medical practices and emergency room physicians to create a cooperative atmosphere.
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Maintain up to date knowledge base for medical conditions and injuries that may present to an urgent care setting.
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Assist with training and orientating new provider staff.
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Maintain strictest confidentiality (HIPAA)
Education:
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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
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Experience Med-Peds or ER
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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:
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Certification Family Nurse Practitioner through ANCC or AANP
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State and Federal licensure (Maryland)
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DEA licensure.
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ACLS/PALS certification.
Experience:
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A minimum of two years clinical experience with pediatric and adult patients preferred.
Knowledge:
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Knowledge of medical coding.
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Knowledge of the principles and practice of urgent care medicine.
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Knowledge of the principles and practice of occupational health, DOT exams
Skills:
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Competent with common PC applications including Internet, Email and Microsoft Office.
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Ability to communicate clearly and effectively; Great Bedside manner; Team leader
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Excellent customer service skills
Benefits: Excellent benefit package, Medical/Dental and STD/LTD and 401k/ PTO
