Description:
FCHC Urgent Care - Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA)
Department: FCHC Urgent Care
Status Hours: Contingent
Urgent Care Hours:
Monday - Friday: 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Saturday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday: 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
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Job Summary:
Fulton County Health Center is seeking a dedicated Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) to join our FCHC Urgent Care team on a contingent basis. The ideal candidate will provide high-quality care to patients by performing assessments, diagnosing conditions, and prescribing treatments within their scope of practice.
Key Responsibilities:
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Screen patients to determine their need for medical attention.
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Perform history taking and problem-focused physical exams.
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Conduct pre-operative full physical exams.
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Diagnose orthopedic conditions.
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Record data in the patient electronic medical record.
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Assign durable medical equipment and refer for physical therapy as needed.
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Perform injections, strapping, splinting, and casting for sprains and fractures, as well as remove such devices.
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Provide general wound care, including dressing and bandage application.
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Conduct pre-operative counseling as needed.
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Prescribe narcotic and non-narcotic pain medications, anti-inflammatories, and anti-infectives when appropriate.
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Order and perform appropriate laboratory or diagnostic procedures such as X-rays, MRIs, CT scans, and bone scans.
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Interpret laboratory results as well as diagnostic imaging results.
- Requirements:
- Nurse Practitioner (NP): Registered Nurse with certification as a Nurse Practitioner.
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Physician Assistant (PA): Physician Assistant Certificate.
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Must hold an active State of Ohio license.
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CPR Certification required.
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Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification required.
