Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant

Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant

Salary Range $50.00 - $64.00 Hourly Position Type Full-Time/Part-Time Education Level Graduate Degree Travel Percentage Up to 50%

Description

The Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant at Just 4 Kids Health will assess, plan, and provide care under the supervision of a physician. They will examine and treat patients to ensure proper injury care, disease prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and recovery.

Job duties primarily include the following:

• Assess and treat patient needs within an urgent care setting and triage patients to differentiate between immediate and less urgent care.
• Assess, plan, and treat patients under the supervision of a physician.
• Perform digital blocks, regional anesthesia, and minor outpatient surgical procedures.
• Participate in required education courses and perform CME credits to maintain license.
• Communicate patient needs, diagnosis, and course of treatment to the patient, as well as other clinical staff and instruct and educate patients about discharge instructions if applicable.
• Provide accurate and timely documentation to Just 4 Kids Urgent Care staff, insurance carriers, and companies.
• Maintain confidentiality with all patient information (HIPAA).
• Ensure a superior patient experience, by embracing the Just 4 Kids mission and values, and treating all with compassion and respect.

Qualifications

The preferred candidate for the Nurse Practitioner position will:

• Hold a current license as a registered nurse if NP. Graduation with a masters degree from an accredited education program and successfully passing a certification exam.
• Must possess a current license to practice medicine in the state of ID and an active DEA license and State Controlled Substance Certificate.
• Knowledge of advanced medical terminology, basic emergency, pediatric and generalist procedures.
• Ability to use the necessary equipment such as the nebulizer, EKG machine, etc.
• Proven excellent quality and clinical standards.
• Current PALS certified
• Organizational and analytical skills necessary to maintain efficient workflow.
• Ability to adjust responsibilities to accommodate a fast-paced work environment while maintaining excellent customer service and staff interactions.