Urgent Care Nurse Practitioner

Opportunity:

Nurse Practitioner - Urgent Care

Job Details:

• Provide urgent care coverage across multiple locations in the Richmond, VA area
• Clinics are open 7 days a week from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM with 12-hour shifts depending on patient flow
• Expected to see all patients who arrive during hours of operation
• Patient population ranges from birth to death and can vary from clinic to clinic
• Average patient volume ranges from 25 to 50 patients per day, increasing during cold and flu season
• 100% outpatient practice setting
• Higher acuity cases will be referred to a higher level of care such as the ED or ER
• Required procedures and skills include: laceration repair (simple, intermediate, and complex suturing or stapling), incision and drainage including packing, foreign body removal, minor burn management, skin lesion care, orthopedic injury stabilization, splinting and casting, joint reduction, and epistaxis management
• Diagnostic responsibilities include X-ray interpretation, EKG evaluation, and point-of-care lab interpretation including rapid strep, flu, RSV, urinalysis, and blood glucose testing
• Additional clinical duties include cerumen impaction removal and airway support such as nebulizer treatments and initial emergency stabilization
• EMR system used is Epic
• Must be Board Certified with an active Virginia license, active BLS, and active DEA
• Minimum of 1 year of experience in an ED/ER, primary care, or urgent care setting required
• Clean background with no malpractice or license issues required

Facility:

This healthcare organization operates multiple urgent care clinics across the region, providing comprehensive outpatient medical services to a diverse patient population. The facilities are equipped to handle a wide range of episodic and non-emergency conditions, utilizing modern electronic medical record systems to ensure efficient and high-quality patient care. The organization is committed to delivering accessible, community-focused healthcare across its network of clinic locations.

Location:

Richmond, VA

Richmond offers a dynamic blend of rich history, vibrant arts and culture, and a thriving food and outdoor recreation scene, making it one of Virginia's most exciting cities to live and work in. With its central location along the East Coast, residents enjoy easy access to both the Blue Ridge Mountains and Atlantic beaches, providing an exceptional quality of life both inside and outside of work.