Nurse Practitioner

Job Description

Full-Time and Part-Time Openings Available

High-Acuity Urgent Care Setting

Location: Downtown Brooklyn, New York City

Reports To: Chief Medical Officer

Schedule: May include weekdays, evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed

Join a provider-led urgent care practice where teamwork, compassion, and quality patient care come first. Our owner is an active healthcare provider who understands the challenges of front-line clinical work and is committed to creating a supportive environment where employees can learn, grow, and make a meaningful difference in their community. This is an opportunity to work in a collaborative setting where your contributions are valued and your development is encouraged.

POSITION OVERVIEW

We are seeking an experienced and compassionate Nurse Practitioner to join our growing urgent care team. The ideal candidate is committed to providing high-quality, patient-centered care and is comfortable evaluating and treating a broad range of acute illnesses and injuries in a fast-paced clinical environment.

This role is well-suited for a Nurse Practitioner with experience in urgent care, emergency medicine, family practice, or ambulatory care who enjoys collaborative teamwork, independent decision-making, and caring for patients across the lifespan. The successful candidate will be confident managing both adult and pediatric patients while contributing to an exceptional patient experience and efficient clinical operations.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Patient Care

• Evaluate, diagnose, and treat patients presenting with acute illnesses, injuries, and non-life-threatening medical conditions.
• Obtain medical histories, perform comprehensive physical examinations, and develop evidence-based treatment plans.
• Order, perform, and interpret diagnostic testing, including laboratory studies, EKGs, and X-rays in accordance with practice protocols.
• Prescribe medications and treatments within New York State scope of practice regulations.
• Provide patient education, discharge instructions, follow-up recommendations, and referrals as appropriate.
• Accurately document all patient encounters and clinical decisions within the EMR.

Clinical Procedures

• Perform common urgent care procedures, including wound repair, incision and drainage, foreign body removal, splinting, suture/staple removal, and other procedures within scope of practice.
• Assess patients requiring higher levels of care and facilitate appropriate transfers or referrals.
• Participate in occupational medicine, workers' compensation, and preventive health services as applicable.

Team Collaboration & Quality Care

• Collaborate with physicians, physician assistants, nurses, radiologic technologists, medical assistants, scribes, and administrative staff to ensure efficient patient flow and quality outcomes.
• Serve as a clinical resource and mentor for clinical support staff as appropriate.
• Participate in quality improvement, compliance, and patient safety initiatives.
• Support a positive, collaborative, and patient-focused culture across the organization.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required

• Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner program.
• Current, unrestricted New York State Nurse Practitioner license.
• National board certification as a Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) or another applicable specialty.
• Current New York State registration and prescriptive authority.
• Current DEA registration (or ability to obtain upon hire).
• Current BLS certification.
• Current PALS certification or demonstrated pediatric clinical competency.
• Minimum two (2) years of experience in urgent care, emergency medicine, ambulatory care, family practice, or a comparable high-volume clinical setting.
• Experience treating pediatric and adult patient populations.
• Strong clinical assessment, diagnostic, and communication skills.
• Proficiency with EMR/EHR systems.

Preferred

• Urgent care or emergency medicine experience.
• ACLS certification.
• Experience performing common urgent care procedures independently.
• Occupational medicine and workers' compensation experience.
• Bilingual skills.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods throughout the shift.
• Ability to perform clinical procedures requiring manual dexterity.
• Ability to lift, assist, and reposition patients when necessary.
• Ability to respond quickly to urgent and emergent patient situations.
• Ability to wear required PPE and work in a fast-paced healthcare environment.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

• Pay Range: $92.00 -110.00 per hour (commensurate with experience, qualifications, certifications, and other job-related factors)
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Paid holidays
• Bonus Potential
• Continuing education opportunities
• Professional growth and advancement opportunities

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

This job posting is intended to provide a general overview of the position and is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications, or working conditions associated with the role. Employees may be required to perform other duties as assigned, provided such duties are reasonably related to the position, operational needs of the organization, and consistent with applicable federal, New York State, and local laws.

A complete job description outlining the essential functions, responsibilities, qualifications, physical requirements, and performance expectations of the position will be provided during the hiring process and upon offer of employment. Job duties and responsibilities may be modified from time to time based on business needs and in accordance with applicable law.

Nothing contained in this posting or any subsequent job description is intended to create an employment contract or guarantee of employment. Employment, if offered, will be on an at-will basis, meaning either the employee or the employer may terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without cause or notice, subject to applicable law.

Equal Employment Opportunity

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, citizenship or immigration status, disability, genetic information, marital status, military status, veteran status, domestic violence victim status, caregiver status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, New York State, or local law.