Family Nurse Practitioner

MainStreet Family Care•Augusta, GA

8d•Onsite

About The Position

KidsStreet Urgent Care is hiring a full-time Family Nurse Practitioner in Augusta, Georgia, to provide patient-focused care in a high-volume, fast-paced urgent care environment. The clinic provides urgent care, primary medical care, telemedicine, and occupational medicine. The provider treats patients of all ages, from infants through geriatric patients, and leads a small team of medical assistants. New graduates are welcome, including candidates who have not yet taken their boards, provided they meet the required board-certification qualification. After an on-site headquarters orientation and training, the new provider completes several training shifts with experienced providers at a clinic. Ongoing support includes a complimentary pediatric urgent care course, clinical protocols, and access to an on-call provider for clinical decision-making support. The position is described as a two-year commitment and offers the opportunity to use a broad scope of practice while caring for families in the community. KidsStreet clinics are open extended hours seven days a week, 362 days per year. The position follows a rotating schedule of seven workdays out of every 14, including every other weekend. The listed clinic hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., and Saturday and Sunday, 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.

Requirements

Family Nurse Practitioner board certification is required.
An MSN or higher degree is required.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Experience with an EMR and Microsoft Office, including Word and Excel, is preferred.
DOT certification or willingness to obtain DOT certification; the employer covers the certification cost.
Must be willing to make a two-year commitment, as described in the posting.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with an EMR.
Experience with Microsoft Office, including Word and Excel.
DOT certification, or willingness to become DOT certified.

Responsibilities

Provide care for patients who come to the clinic, within the provider’s scope of practice.
Diagnose and treat cold, flu, strep, COVID-19, and other upper respiratory conditions.
Perform minor procedures, including toenail removal and foreign object removal.
Perform suturing and splinting.
Conduct general orthopedic evaluations and management.
Review X-rays, which are also over-read by a radiologist.
Provide general dermatology and eye care.
Interpret general EKGs and manage emergencies.
Provide general gynecological care.
Treat children of all ages as well as adult and geriatric patients.
Provide occupational medicine and telemedicine services.
Lead and serve as a professional role model for a small team of medical assistants.