Nurse Practitioner - Urgent Care jobs in New Jersey

Job Title: Nurse Practitioner

Summary

Responsible for the assessment, diagnosis and treatment of patients through collaboration with a designated physician.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

· Assess and treat patients with common acute conditions, illnesses, or minor trauma in collaboration with a physician

· Collaborate with the physician in the health care of patients with chronic illnesses.

· Educate patients and/or families about preventive care, positive behaviors, medical issues, and use of prescribed medical treatments and/or medications.

· Maintain legible, accurate, and confidential medical records.

· Document all medical evaluations, diagnoses, procedures, treatment, outcomes, education, referrals, and consultations

· Order diagnostic tests as appropriate.

· Prescribe medications within scope of license.

· Facilitate evaluation of records by physician(s) according to protocols and receive and implement constructive directives.

· Promote preventive and health maintenance care, including annual physicals, positive health behaviors, self-care skills, and use of prescribed medical treatments and medications through education and counseling.

· Regular attendance to ensure efficient operations

Other Duties and Responsibilities

· Assist in patient flow through patient triage and other nursing duties as needed

· Other duties and responsibilities as assigned including telehealth consultations

Qualifications

· Ability to learn and utilize Electronic Medical Records system

· Ability and willingness to work weekend and holiday work as required

· Flexible, self-motivated individual who is dedicated to quality patient care and customer satisfaction

· Excellent communication skills

· Works effectively in a team environment

· Projects a positive image and has a “Patients First” attitude

· Prior experience in primary/urgent care or internal medicine practice is desirable

Education and Experience

· Current licensure as a Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner (ANCC or AANP) in Adult or Family Medicine

Physical Demands/Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and frequently required to walk. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles. Potential exposure to bloodborne pathogens.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $65.00 - $75.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Health insurance
• Malpractice insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

• Emergency Medicine
• Primary Care
• Urgent Care

Weekly schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Work setting:

• In-person
• Outpatient
• Urgent care center

Application Question(s):

• Do you have experience in Urgent Care?

Work Location: In person