NP Nurse Practitioner

Job Description

Position Summary

The Nurse Practitioner (NP) provides comprehensive care in a fast-paced primary and urgent care setting. This role involves evaluating, diagnosing, and treating patients of all ages with acute illnesses, minor injuries, and chronic conditions, while ensuring efficient patient flow and high-quality care.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform focused and comprehensive patient assessments for acute and chronic conditions
• Diagnose and treat common urgent care conditions (e.g., infections, minor injuries, respiratory illnesses, lacerations)
• Manage chronic diseases such as hypertension, diabetes, and asthma
• Order and interpret diagnostic tests (labs, X-rays, EKGs)
• Prescribe medications and treatments in accordance with state guidelines
• Perform procedures such as suturing, splinting, wound care, incision and drainage
• Provide preventive care, including physicals, screenings, and immunizations
• Educate patients on treatment plans, medications, and follow-up care
• Collaborate with supervising physicians and clinical staff
• Maintain accurate and timely electronic medical records (EHR)
• Ensure compliance with clinic protocols and regulatory standards

Qualifications

• Master’s or Doctorate degree in Nursing (MSN or DNP)
• Active Nurse Practitioner license in the state of practice
• Board certification (Family Nurse Practitioner preferred – FNP-C or FNP-BC)
• Active DEA license
• BLS certification (ACLS preferred)
• Minimum 2-3 years of experience in urgent care, emergency, or primary care preferred

Skills & Competencies

• Strong clinical decision-making in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to manage high patient volume efficiently
• Proficiency in minor procedures and urgent care skills
• Excellent bedside manner and communication skills
• Team-oriented with the ability to work independently
• Experience with EHR systems

Work Environment

• Fast-paced urgent care and primary care clinic
• Requires flexibility with evenings, weekends, and some holidays
• High patient volume with a mix of scheduled and walk-in visits

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in urgent care or emergency medicine
• Comfortable treating patients across the lifespan (pediatrics to geriatrics)
• Experience with occupational health, DOT physicals, or workers’ compensation

Compensation & Benefits (Optional Section)

• Competitive salary + productivity bonuses
• Paid time off (PTO) and holidays
• Malpractice insurance