General Position Description:
To provide patients with outstanding patient care by applying best practices and quality service to aid in the health and well-being of our patients, while also standing by the mission and values of Pelican Urgent Care.
Job Duties:
- Responsible for the exceptional treatment and communication of care options to every Pelican Urgent Care patient.
- Maintains up-to-date working knowledge of the latest changes, updates, and literature relating to medical care.
- Responsible for the accurate and timely completion of medical charts.
- Provides and manages direct patient care, including assessments, physical examinations, evaluations, diagnoses and treatment.
- Orders diagnostic tests, including but not limited to: x-ray, electrocardiogram, and laboratory tests and with direct medical oversight, interprets the test results for deviation from normal.
- Performs procedures, including but not limited to: I&D, splinting, suturing, managing infection, and wound care.
- Develops and implements patient management plans, records progress notes, and assists in provision of continuity of care. May be required to supervise ancillary staff.
- Prescribes pharmaceuticals, other medications, and treatment regimens as appropriate to assessed medical conditions and refers patients to specialists and to relevant patient care options as appropriate.
- Communicates with patients regarding test results and appropriate clinical information as care necessitates.
- Instructs and counsels patients regarding compliance with prescribed therapeutic regimens.
Qualifications:
- A Master's degree (MSN) and certification by one of the Nurse Practitioner certifying bodies (ANCC or AANP) as a Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) is required.
- Must be certified in CPR, ACLS and PALS.
- Must meet credentialing requirements, including licensure, boards and current DEA.
- Must meet state requirements for independent practice.
- Minimum of 1 year experience as Nurse Practitioner, 2 years preferred.
- Clinical experience in an emergency medicine, urgent care, retail care, primary care and/or ambulatory care setting is preferred.
- Knowledge of the principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
- Pleasant interpersonal demeanor and ability to work with all levels of associates and leadership.
- Exceptional leadership, mediation abilities and multi-tasking skills required.
- Strong commitment to customer service and excellence in healthcare.
- Working knowledge of:
- Emergency, urgent care, and occupational medicine fields.
- HIPAA, OSHA, HR and billing/coding requirements.
- State and federal laws governing medical services.
- Working with Accreditation Bodies.
- Required to maintain CME hours as indicated for maintaining individual licensure.
- Ability to learn computer software programs; enter and maintain accurate data and statistical information in order to consistently prepare clear and concise reports, correspondence and other written materials. Critical thinking skills a must.
- Valid Prescriptive Authority (per State practice requirements); ability to prescribe dosages and instruct patients in correct usage.
***MUST BE WILLING TO WORK AT BOTH THE PICAYUNE, MS LOCATION & THE POPLARVILLE, MS LOCATION THAT WILL BE OPENING THIS FALL (2026)***
Pay: From $60.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
