City / State
Suffolk, VA
Overview
Work Shift
First (Days) (United States of America)
Job Summary
The Urgent Care APP (NP or PA) is responsible for the provision of health care services to individuals, families, and / or groups who receive their care under the auspices of Sentara Medical Group (SMG).
Health care services include conducting health assessments, prescribing / providing treatments / interventions, performing occupational medicine regulatory exams, and performing procedures.
in a walk-in Urgent Care center. Health care services are provided under the direction and supervision of the assigned physician(s) (collaborative agreement).
The NP is expected to participate in quality assurance and improvement activities, engage in member of the team activities, and use resources (human and material) appropriately.
Requires flexibility in schedule to include weekends, evenings, holidays and 12 hour shifts. Requires flexibility to move between regional Urgent Care locations at the direction of administration.
Must be able to work independently, under direct or indirect supervision. Must have astute situational awareness and the ability to move quickly without compromising quality or customer service.
- The NP maintains continuing education credits as prescribed by licensing body and SMG and maintains prescriptive authority;
- acquires special clinical competencies as required by the group; participates in quality assurance and utilization management activities;
and assists with risk management functions. Authorization to Prescribe-Virginia Staff only
Two years of experience as a provider in an urgent, immediate, or emergency care setting. Knowledge of advanced medical terminology.
Knowledge of basic ER, internal medicine, generalist, occupational medicine, and family practice procedures.
Qualifications :
MLD - Master's Level Degree : Nurse Practitioner (Required)Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) - Certification - American Heart Association (AHA) RQI, Authorization to Prescribe License - Certification - Other / National, Authorization to Prescribe License - Certification - Virginia Department of Health Professionals (VADHP), Basic Life Support (BLS) - Certification - American Heart Association (AHA) RQI, DEA Controlled Substance Registration Certificate - Certification - US Department of Justice (DOJ), Department of Transportation (DOT) Medical Examiner - Certification - Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), Licensed Nurse Practitioner (NP) - Certification - Other / National, Licensed Nurse Practitioner (NP) - Nursing License - North Carolina, Licensed Nurse Practitioner (NP) - Nursing License - Virginia Department of Health Professionals (VADHP), Registered Nurse (RN) Single State - Nursing License - North Carolina, Registered Nurse (RN) Single State - Nursing License - Virginia Department of Health Professionals (VADHP)
Skills
Communication, Critical Thinking, Speaking
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