What are the responsibilities and job description for the Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner, Urgent Care - Locum Tenens/Per Diem position at AFC Urgent Care Hamilton?
American Family Care is one of the largest Urgent Care systems in the country. We are looking for a Nurse Practitioner or a Physician Assistant Locum Tenens for our Hamilton NJ Office to provide outstanding patient care and urgent care services. 2 years experience in ER or UC setting is a must.
Responsibilities
- Provides and manages direct patient care, including physical examinations, evaluations, assessments, diagnoses and treatment. All medically related functions performed by a nurse practitioner are to be performed under the supervision of a licensed physician.
- Orders diagnostic tests, such as x-ray, electrocardiogram, and laboratory tests, and interpret test results for deviation from normal and Performs therapeutic procedures such as 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.
- Ability to see patients of all ages.
- Prescribes medications and treatment regimens as appropriate. Refers patients to specialists and to relevant patient care components as needed.
- Counsel and follow-up patient care
Requirements:
- Ability to work independently.
- Effective verbal and written communication.
- Be well-organized and demonstrates a clear understanding of the patient needs.
- Team player who maintains excellent working relationships with rest of the staff.
- Focus and drive to complete goals and go beyond the everyday responsibilities.
- Follows standards of business conduct and compliance.
Required
- A Master's degree (MSN)
- Current New Jersey Nurse Practitioner License.
- Minimum 2 years Clinical experience in urgent care, emergency medicine or similar setting is required.
- Well versed with federal, state and NJ laws and regulations including the requirements of the HIPAA and OSHA.
Medical Specialty:
- Urgent Care
Ability to Commute:
- Township of Hamilton, NJ 08610 (Preferred)
Ability to Relocate:
- Township of Hamilton, NJ 08610: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)
Work Location: In person