Urgent Care Nurse Practitioner
Integrity Locums
Not Specified, MA, USA
Not Specified, MA, USA
- $12 p/hour
- Healthcare
- urgent care
- nurse practitioner
- patient assessment
The Urgent Care Nurse Practitioner provides direct patient care including assessments, diagnostics, treatment, and management of medical conditions in a clinical setting. They collaborate with physicians, perform medical procedures, prescribe medications, and supervise ancillary staff while ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations. The role requires advanced clinical knowledge, state licensure, and the ability to float between clinics as needed to meet patient care demands.
Coverage Needed
- June 3, 2024 - June 2, 2025
- 6+ shifts per month
Schedule
- 12 hour shifts
- Will be floating from clinic to clinic based on the needs of the market
Clinical Details
- Responsible for the accurate and timely completion of medical charts
- After consultation with the AP Program Medical Director, oversees patient issues and concerns which may include but are not limited to patient medical care
- Provides and manages direct patient care, including assessments, physical examinations, evaluations, diagnoses and treatment. Works in collaboration with designated Physician(s)
- Orders diagnostic tests, including but not limited to: x-ray, electrocardiogram, and laboratory tests and with direct medical oversight, interprets the test results for deviation from normal
- Performs procedures, including but not limited to: I&D, splinting, suturing, managing infection, and wound care
- Develops and implements patient management plans, records progress notes, and assists in provision of continuity of care. May be required to supervise ancillary staff
- Prescribes pharmaceuticals, other medications, and treatment regimens as appropriate to assessed medical conditions and refers patients to specialists and to relevant patient care options as appropriate
- Communicates with patients regarding test results and appropriate clinical information as care necessitates
- Instructs and counsels patients regarding compliance with prescribed therapeutic regimens
- Requires working in a clinical setting. The noise level is moderate and there is a potential for exposure to infectious diseases and blood-borne pathogens. Also requires travel to other Centers
Requirements
- A Master's degree (MSN) and certification by one of the Nurse Practitioner certifying bodies (ANCC or AANP) as a Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) is required
- CPR, ACLS and PALS
- Must meet state requirements for independent practice
- Minimum of 2 years experience as Nurse Practitioner, 3 years preferred
- Must meet credentialing requirements, including licensure, boards and current DEA.
- Clinical experience in an emergency medicine, urgent care, retail care, primary care and/or ambulatory care setting is preferred
- Working knowledge of: Emergency, urgent care, and occupational medicine fields, HIPAA, OSHA, HR and billing/coding requirements, State and federal laws governing medical services, Working with Accreditation Bodies
- Valid Prescriptive Authority (per State practice requirements); ability to prescribe dosages and instruct patients in correct usage
- Schedule
- 12 hour shifts
- Will be floating from clinic to clinic based on the needs of the market
Clinical Details
- Responsible for the accurate and timely completion of medical charts
- After consultation with the AP Program Medical Director, oversees patient issues and concerns which may include but are not limited to patient medical care
- Provides and manages direct patient care, including assessments, physical examinations, evaluations, diagnoses and treatment. Works in collaboration with designated Physician(s)
- Orders diagnostic tests, including but not limited to: x-ray, electrocardiogram, and laboratory tests and with direct medical oversight, interprets the test results for deviation from normal
- Performs procedures, including but not limited to: I&D, splinting, suturing, managing infection, and wound care
- Develops and implements patient management plans, records progress notes, and assists in provision of continuity of care. May be required to supervise ancillary staff
- Prescribes pharmaceuticals, other medications, and treatment regimens as appropriate to assessed medical conditions and refers patients to specialists and to relevant patient care options as appropriate
- Communicates with patients regarding test results and appropriate clinical information as care necessitates
- Instructs and counsels patients regarding compliance with prescribed therapeutic regimens
- Requires working in a clinical setting. The noise level is moderate and there is a potential for exposure to infectious diseases and blood-borne pathogens. Also requires travel to other Centers
Requirements
- A Master's degree (MSN) and certification by one of the Nurse Practitioner certifying bodies (ANCC or AANP) as a Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) is required
- CPR, ACLS and PALS
- Must meet state requirements for independent practice
- Minimum of 2 years experience as Nurse Practitioner, 3 years preferred
- Must meet credentialing requirements, including licensure, boards and current DEA.
- Clinical experience in an emergency medicine, urgent care, retail care, primary care and/or ambulatory care setting is preferred
- Working knowledge of: Emergency, urgent care, and occupational medicine fields, HIPAA, OSHA, HR and billing/coding requirements, State and federal laws governing medical services, Working with Accreditation Bodies
- Valid Prescriptive Authority (per State practice requirements); ability to prescribe dosages and instruct patients in correct usage
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