Job Description
Job Description
Urgent Care Job Description
Certified Family Nurse Practitioner Full and Part time positions available.
Reports to : Medical Director
FLSA Status : Exempt
Job Summary : Provides episodic care to patients following accepted standards and protocols.
Primary Job Duties :
- Perform complete physical exams and assessments of patients including urgent, emergent and non-urgent presentation.
- Select, order, perform and interpret diagnostic tests, EKG including wet reading X-rays as appropriate
- Analyze reports and findings of tests to diagnose patients.
- Prescribe or administer treatment, therapy, medication, vaccination and other specialized medical care to treat or prevent illness and injury.
- Refers patient to PCP or specialist as appropriate.
- Perform procedures including laceration repair, I & D’s, IV, removal of superficial foreign bodies, splinting and casting, ear irrigations.
- Explain procedures, review and discuss test results and prescribed treatments with patients.
- Document findings and treatment course in patient electronic medical record including follow-up notes.
- Direct professional and ancillary staff regarding treatment of patients.
- Interact with medical practices and emergency room physicians to create a cooperative atmosphere.
- Maintain up to date knowledge base for medical conditions and injuries that may present to an urgent care setting.
- Assist with training and orientating new provider staff.
- Maintain strictest confidentiality (HIPAA)
Education :
Family Medicine degree from accredited university. Active Maryland Registered Nurse License. Successful completion of Nurse Practitioner program in Family Practice, with Emergency Medicine or Urgent Care ExperienceExperience Med-Peds or ERHave earned national certification as an FNP nurse through either the ANCC or the AANP, nurses must complete at least a master of science in nursing (MSN) through a program accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE), Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN), or the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC).Licensure / Certifications :
Certification Family Nurse Practitioner through ANCC or AANPState and Federal licensure (Maryland)DEA licensure.ACLS / PALS certification.Experience :
A minimum of two years clinical experience with pediatric and adult patients preferred.Knowledge :
Knowledge of medical coding.Knowledge of the principles and practice of urgent care medicine.Knowledge of the principles and practice of occupational health, DOT examsSkills :
Competent with common PC applications including Internet, Email and Microsoft Office.Ability to communicate clearly and effectively; Great Bedside manner; Team leaderExcellent customer service skillsBenefits : Excellent benefit package, Medical / Dental and STD / LTD and 401k / PTO