What are the responsibilities and job description for the Urgent Care Family Nurse Practitioner position at Urgent Care?
Overview
Join our dynamic healthcare team as an Urgent Care Family Nurse Practitioner, where you'll play a vital role in delivering high-quality, immediate medical care to diverse patient populations. This energetic position offers the opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment, utilizing your clinical expertise to assess, diagnose, and treat a wide range of acute illnesses and injuries. You'll collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure efficient patient flow and optimal outcomes, all while fostering a compassionate and engaging atmosphere for patients and staff alike. Your skills in EMR systems, triage, and urgent care protocols will be essential in providing timely interventions and health education.
Duties
- Conduct comprehensive physical examinations and patient assessments to determine urgent health needs.
- Manage acute pain, perform suturing, and administer injections including IV infusions and botulinum toxin treatments.
- Utilize EMR systems to document patient encounters accurately and efficiently.
- Coordinate diagnostic evaluations including laboratory tests, sonography, and medical imaging to inform treatment plans.
- Provide triage services over the phone or in person, prioritizing cases based on severity and urgency.
- Assist with procedures such as spinal taps, catheterizations, and sterile processing while maintaining aseptic techniques.
- Educate patients on health management strategies, including medication administration, wound care, and chronic disease management like geriatrics or hospice & palliative medicine.
- Collaborate with specialists in gastroenterology, infectious disease care, or behavioral health for comprehensive patient management.
- Ensure compliance with HIPAA regulations and maintain detailed medical records in accordance with NCQA standards.
- Participate in clinical research or quality improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing urgent care services.
Qualifications
- Valid Nurse Practitioner license with certification to practice independently in an urgent care setting.
- Proven experience working as a Family Nurse Practitioner in emergency medicine, urgent care, or hospital environments.
- Strong proficiency with EMR/EHR systems such as Epic, Cerner, or Athenahealth; telehealth experience is a plus.
- Demonstrated ability to perform procedures including suturing, IV insertion, catheterization, and dermal filler administration.
- Critical care experience from ICU or Level I/II trauma center settings highly desirable.
- Knowledge of CPT coding, ICD-10/ICD-9 coding systems for accurate documentation and billing.
- Familiarity with occupational health protocols, Workers' compensation law, or post-acute care is advantageous.
- Excellent patient assessment skills with the ability to handle pediatric through geriatric populations effectively.
- Strong communication skills coupled with a compassionate approach to patient care across diverse settings such as assisted living or home care environments. Join us to make a meaningful impact by providing swift, expert urgent care that improves lives every day!
Pay: $56.00 - $65.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Work Location: In person
Salary : $56 - $65