Urgent Care NP​/PA Hour Shifts

Overview

Xpress Wellness Urgent Care is seeking an Advanced Practice Provider (Nurse Practitioner and/or Physician Assistant) to join our team of healthcare professionals. The Advanced Practice Provider will be responsible for providing high-quality medical care to patients in a fast-paced urgent care setting. We are looking for a compassionate and knowledgeable individual with great attention to detail and the ability to work well under pressure.

• Performs complete physical exams and assessments of patients including urgent, emergent, and non-urgent presentation.
• Selects, orders, performs, and interprets tests, and analyzes diagnostic images to provide information on patient condition and augment physical findings.
• Analyzes reports and findings of tests to diagnose patients.
• Prescribes or administers treatment, therapy, medication, vaccination, and other specialized medical care to treat or prevent illness and injury.
• Performs procedures including laceration repair, and orthopedics and provides referrals to medical specialists.
• Explains procedures and discusses test results and prescribed treatments with patients.
• Notates findings and treatment course in the patient chart including follow-up notes.
• Locks and closes out charts within 24-48 hours.
• Collaborates with physicians for medical orders, medical direction, supervision of healthcare staff, and chart review.
• Provides availability through direct telecommunication for consultation, assistance with medical emergencies, or patient referral as needed.
• Manages special projects and duties as assigned.
• This is a safety-sensitive position.

• Education:
  
  Medical degree, Nurse Practitioner degree, or Physician Assistant degree from an accredited university.
• Licenses/Certification:
  Must obtain and maintain a current license. Nurse Practitioners must be board-certified. State and federal licensure requirements including DEA. Must obtain and maintain a current certification in BLS.
• Experience:
  
  1 year is preferred but not required.
• Skills:
  
  Understanding of medical coding and billing. Knowledge of state and federal regulations including OSHA, HIPAA, blood-borne pathogens, and others.
• Technical:
  Competent with common PC applications including Internet, Email, and Microsoft Office.
• Leadership:
  Ability to supervise, train, and evaluate new and current provider staff.