What are the responsibilities and job description for the Urgent Care APP - Nurse Practitioner /Physician Assistant (PRN) position at VHC Health?
Position Title
Urgent Care APP - Nurse Practitioner /Physician Assistant (PRN)Job Description
An Advanced Practice Provider (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant) employed by VHC Health Physicians (“Physician Group”) is required to complete an APP Agreement with their Collaborating Physician(s). This Agreement will describe the APP’s role and function, APP/Physician Relationship, Functions of the APP, Privileges/Procedures, Prescriptive Authority, Documentation Responsibilities and Evaluation process.
Overall, the APP will support objectives, budget, performance metrics and medical activities at an Individual level including implementation of quality control standards, risk management and compliance programs.
Experience:
- Two Years Nurse Practitioner Preferred
Certification/Licensure:
- Licensed as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant by the Virginia Department of Health Professions Required
- Licensed as a Registered Nurse by the Virginia Department of Health Professions Required for NPs
Benefits:
- Competitive compensation package.
- Comprehensive benefits package.
- Generous paid time off and holiday schedule
- Opportunities for professional growth and development.
- Collaborative and supportive work environment.
2023 Awards & Recognition
- Washington Commanders selected VHC Health as its women’s health partner because of the health system’s continued commitment to advancing women’s health, reducing the stigma of mental health, and creating greater access to care in the Washington, DC metro region.
- Received a top ranking in Newsweek’s World’s Best Hospitals for the fourth year in a row. Ranking over 2,800 hospitals in 28 countries, this study asked 85,000 medical experts across the world to participate in an online survey covering topics such as recommendation of hospital, satisfaction of patient care, quality of care for specific treatments, among other factors.
- Recognized by the Women’s Choice Award for Best Hospital in eight categories: bariatric surgery, obstetrics, heart care, minimally invasive surgery, orthopedics, cancer care, comprehensive breast care, women’s services, mammogram and patient experience. This award is graded based on the best publicly available information, patient surveys and accreditation information, and the Women’s Choice Award delivers a simplified, objective ranking to each category.
- Named a 2023 Best Cancer Hospital by Newsweek. One of 175 hospitals and just three in the Washington, DC metro region to be included in the rankings.
- Named best hospital for billing ethics by Money magazine and The Leapfrog Group. This is the first-ever Leapfrog Best Hospitals ranking to help patients make educated decisions about which institutions are best for the money.