Urgent Care Nurse Practitioner
Full-time
Goodside Health/Urgent Care for Kids
Urgent Care Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant
Employment Type: Full Time
Region: Houston West (Katy Cinco Ranch, Katy Morton Ranch, Cy-Fair, Sugar Land) About Care for Kids:
Care for Kids is dedicated to providing accessible, high-quality pediatric healthcare across Texas through in-person urgent care, primary care, telemedicine, and SchoolMed services. Our mission is to revolutionize pediatric healthcare delivery and improve access to exceptional care for children and families. About the Role:
We are seeking an experienced Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) to join our Pediatric Urgent Care team. This role focuses on providing high-quality, same-day care to pediatric patients with acute illnesses and injuries in a fast-paced clinical environment.
Providers will evaluate, diagnose, and treat a wide range of pediatric conditions, perform appropriate urgent care procedures, and determine when patients require additional evaluation, referral, or escalation of care.
This position follows a regional coverage model, and Providers may work across multiple Care for Kids locations within their assigned region based on patient volume and staffing needs. As a Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA), this role could include:
Benefits are based on employment classification and eligibility.
All full-time staff members are eligible to participate in our suite of benefits on the first day of the month following 30 days of employment. Full-Time Team Members
If you are passionate about pediatric healthcare and want to make a meaningful impact on children and families, we encourage you to apply and join the Care for Kids team.Compensation is determined based on experience, qualifications, employment classification, and other relevant factors. Equal Opportunity Employer:
Care for Kids embraces diversity and equal employment opportunity. We are committed to building a team representing a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences and provide equal employment opportunities in accordance with applicable law.
Employment Type: Full Time
Region: Houston West (Katy Cinco Ranch, Katy Morton Ranch, Cy-Fair, Sugar Land) About Care for Kids:
Care for Kids is dedicated to providing accessible, high-quality pediatric healthcare across Texas through in-person urgent care, primary care, telemedicine, and SchoolMed services. Our mission is to revolutionize pediatric healthcare delivery and improve access to exceptional care for children and families. About the Role:
We are seeking an experienced Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) to join our Pediatric Urgent Care team. This role focuses on providing high-quality, same-day care to pediatric patients with acute illnesses and injuries in a fast-paced clinical environment.
Providers will evaluate, diagnose, and treat a wide range of pediatric conditions, perform appropriate urgent care procedures, and determine when patients require additional evaluation, referral, or escalation of care.
This position follows a regional coverage model, and Providers may work across multiple Care for Kids locations within their assigned region based on patient volume and staffing needs. As a Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA), this role could include:
- Evaluate, diagnose, and treat acute pediatric illnesses and injuries.
- Perform comprehensive, age-appropriate assessments in a fast-paced urgent care environment.
- Order and interpret appropriate diagnostic testing, including laboratory studies, point-of-care testing, and imaging.
- Develop and implement treatment plans for acute and episodic conditions.
- Perform urgent care procedures, including laceration repair, initial fracture management, splinting, and reduction of nursemaid's elbow.
- Recognize higher-acuity conditions and determine when referral or escalation of care is appropriate.
- Provide patients and families with clear education regarding diagnoses, medications, treatment, and follow-up care.
- Complete timely and accurate documentation in the electronic health record (EHR).
- Collaborate with physicians, clinical leadership, and other healthcare professionals to coordinate patient care.
- Maintain compliance with applicable clinical, HIPAA, OSHA, and CLIA requirements.
- Travel between clinic locations within the assigned region as needed to support patient care and staffing needs.
- Current, valid, and unencumbered Texas RN/APRN licensure.
- Active national certification as a PNP or FNP from a certifying body recognized by the Texas Board of Nursing.
- Current, valid Texas Physician Assistant license.
- Active NCCPA certification.
- Minimum 2 years of experience practicing as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant.
- Pediatric clinical experience strongly preferred.
- Pediatric urgent care, emergency medicine, or other fast-paced clinical experience preferred.
- Current BLS certification through the American Heart Association.
- PALS certification required within 90 days of hire.
- Strong clinical assessment and diagnostic reasoning skills.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced pediatric urgent care environment.
- Excellent patient, family, and team communication skills.
- Knowledge of HIPAA, OSHA, and CLIA-waived testing requirements.
Benefits are based on employment classification and eligibility.
All full-time staff members are eligible to participate in our suite of benefits on the first day of the month following 30 days of employment. Full-Time Team Members
- Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
- Accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insurance
- Company-paid basic life insurance
- Voluntary life and disability insurance
- Legal and identity theft protection
- Paid Time Off
- 401(k)
- Professional Development Reimbursement
- Employee Assistance Program
- Free in-clinic and telemedicine visits for employees and eligible dependents
- Corporate Discount Program (flights, hotels, theme park tickets, retail discounts, etc.)
- Company-paid BLS and PALS renewal classes
If you are passionate about pediatric healthcare and want to make a meaningful impact on children and families, we encourage you to apply and join the Care for Kids team.Compensation is determined based on experience, qualifications, employment classification, and other relevant factors. Equal Opportunity Employer:
Care for Kids embraces diversity and equal employment opportunity. We are committed to building a team representing a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences and provide equal employment opportunities in accordance with applicable law.
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