Urgent Care Nurse Practitioner

Immediate need for a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner to join a well established and growing Urgent Care Group. Lets Discuss

POSITION/JOB SUMMARY:

Responsible for providing primary and urgent care to a diverse patient population, focusing on health maintenance, disease prevention, patient education, and counseling. Works under a Practice Agreement following established guidelines and within established scope of practice.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES:

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Demonstrates the ability to perform physical exams on all patients, neonate through the geriatric population.

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Obtains and documents the patient's medical history. Identifies health risk factors.

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Demonstrates the ability to diagnose and treat common acute illnesses.

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Demonstrates the ability to diagnose and treat chronic illnesses such as diabetes and hypertension.

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Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors.

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Supports and maintains a culture of safety and quality.

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Orders and interprets diagnostic tests, i.e., laboratory work, x-rays, EKG.

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Provides well childcare; women's healthcare, prenatal care, family planning.

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Demonstrates the ability to prescribe medications (see individual state laws) and non-pharmacological therapies based on the patient's diagnoses, health history and age.

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Encourages positive health behaviors for the maintenance of health and the prevention of disease. This is done through education and counseling.

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Always applies standardized care guidelines in clinical practice.

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Provides patient and/or family with health education, counseling and referrals to other healthcare professionals and community resources when appropriate.

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Assesses and documents patient and/or family psycho-social issues.

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Treats patients and families with respect and dignity. Maintains high patient satisfaction scores.

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Collaborates with physicians and other members of the health team to plan optimal care for the patient.

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Works with the patient and family to formulate a patient treatment and education plan.