What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant position at AFC Urgent Care?
Benefits/Perks
- Paid time off
- Employee referral incentives
- Great small business work environment
- Flexible scheduling
- Additional perks!
Job Summary
The Advanced Practice Provider (APP) cares for our patients within the scope of training and approved the agreement, as outlined by their governing board. Works collaboratively with other providers and staff to ensure efficient patient flow and a high level of patient satisfaction. This position works directly with a franchised business location. The specific job duties and benefits can vary between franchises.
Responsibilities
- Perform complete, detailed, and accurate health histories, review patient records, develop comprehensive medical assessments, and order laboratory, radiological and diagnostic studies appropriate for complaint, race, sex, and physical condition of the patient
- Formulate medical and nursing diagnoses and institute therapy or referrals of patients to the appropriate health care facilities, agencies, and other resources of the community or physician
- Institute emergency measures and emergency treatment or appropriate stabilization measures in situations such as cardiac arrest, shock, hemorrhage, convulsions, poisoning, and allergic reactions
- Interpret and analyze patient data to determine patient status, patient management and treatment
- Provide instructions and guidance regarding health care and health care promotion to patient/family/ significant others
- Other duties and responsibilities as assigned
Qualifications
- Excellent communicator with staff, patients, and family
- Professional appearance and attitude
- ANCC, AANP, Board Certified – (with 1 yr ER/UC experience preferred)
- Active and current Nurse Practitioner licensure in the state of practice, DEA number, and state-controlled substance certificate, as required
- NCCPA Board Certified – (with 1 yr ER/UC experience preferred)
- Active and current Physician Assistant licensure in the state of practice, DEA number, and state-controlled substance certificate, as required
- Able to multi-task and work independently
Company Overview
American Family Care (AFC) is one of the largest primary and urgent care companies in the U.S., providing services seven days a week on a walk-in basis. Our state-of-the-art centers focus on the episodic treatment of acute illnesses and injuries, workers' compensation, and occupational medicine. Each location is equipped with an onsite lab and in-house x-ray capability. AFC is the parent company of AFC Franchising, LLC (AFCF).
Compensation range: $70- $85
Salary : $70 - $85