Urgent Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant

Overview We are searching for a full-time UrgentCare Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant for our Trumbull, CT center. The NP or PA will assist in the care of patients and assist indirecting staff in the support of care of patients. Reports to the Center Administrator and Lead Physician. Schedule Centers are opened 7 days per week from 8 AM to 8 PM, Monday – Friday and 8 AM to 5 PM on weekends. Full-time and part-time openings available, 36 hour work weeks and full Benefits. Qualifications Valid NP or PA License Some Urgent Care experience required Current CPR certification Demonstrated understanding of the concepts of universal precautions, HIPAA and OSHA Outgoing, friendly demeanor Team player, excellent verbal and communication skills, adaptable in different situations, possesses excellent client interaction skills, able to multi-task and work independently Essential Duties and Responsibilities Perform triage of newly registered patients Direct patients to available examination rooms and ensure rooms are set up based on patient initial complaint Collect biological specimens and perform testing when requested Ensure each room is cleaned after each patient encounter Wound care when indicated Perform electrocardiograms when indicated Work in conjunction with the center administrator to monitor medical supplies Work in conjunction with the nursing staff to call back patients to ensure patient satisfaction Assist physician with patient care when requested Sterilization of all medical instruments after use Interview clinical staff Ensure center compliance with medical protocols Assist medical director with the proper functioning of laboratory – including running controls, proficiency testing, troubleshooting instrument problems Scheduling of nursing staff to ensure coverage during all hours of operation Other duties and responsibilities as assigned Today, with more than 250 clinics and 800 in-network physicians caring for over 6 million patients a year, we are the nation's leading provider of urgent care, accessible primary care, and occupational medicine. #J-18808-Ljbffr