Lead Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) - Urgent Care

ConvenientMD • Bellingham, MA

4d • $68 - $85

About The Position

ConvenientMD is seeking a compassionate, experienced Family Nurse Practitioner to serve as a Lead Provider in an urgent care clinic. The role delivers high-quality, efficient, patient-centered care while serving as a clinical leader for clinic staff. The Lead Provider mentors and supports new-graduate providers and allied healthcare professionals, collaborates with other clinicians, and helps coordinate timely patient care and dispositions.

Clinical work includes assessing patients, conducting physical examinations, reviewing medical histories, ordering or administering diagnostic tests and interpreting results, and performing therapeutic procedures such as injections, immunizations, suturing, and wound and infection management. The provider educates and counsels patients on treatment, wellness, growth and development, and family planning.

The position is also responsible for accurate electronic medical records, a safe and clean clinical environment, infection control, and compliance with applicable legal, professional, company, and state requirements. The Lead Provider supports clinic operations, particularly when the Practice Manager is not in the clinic, and maintains professional knowledge through continuing education and professional engagement.

Requirements

• Master’s degree and certification by a Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) certifying body.
• Must have and maintain a DEA license with no restrictions.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross; CPR, ACLS, and online-only classes are not accepted.
• Strong leadership skills and willingness and ability to mentor provider and non-provider clinic staff.
• Collaborative approach and ability to contribute to a strong team dynamic.
• Proactive, confident written and verbal communication, including raising concerns and communicating directly with colleagues and patients.
• Compassionate, authentic, patient-focused approach that supports patients with kindness and understanding.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite or related software and clinical management systems (EMR).
• Knowledge of customer and personal service principles and processes, including assessing customer needs, meeting service quality standards, and evaluating customer satisfaction.
• Knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations, including HIPAA and OSHA requirements and state rules and regulations pertinent to medical practices.
• Knowledge of relevant drugs, their chemical composition, structure, and properties, and the chemical processes and transformations they undergo.
• Knowledge of non-pharmaceutical patient care aids, their uses, and their relevance to patient care.
• Knowledge of current principles, methods, and procedures for medical evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment.

Nice To Haves

• Clinical experience in emergency medicine, urgent care, or an ambulatory care setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct health assessments and physical examinations, and review patients’ medical histories to address short- and long-term needs.
• Interview patients; obtain, update, and study medical histories; and assess patient health.
• Administer or order diagnostic tests, including x-rays, electrocardiograms, and laboratory studies, and interpret test results.
• Perform therapeutic procedures, including administering injections and immunizations, suturing, and managing wounds and infections.
• Educate and counsel patients about their health, therapeutic regimens, normal growth and development, family planning, and wellness.
• Prepare accurate, complete, clear, and legible medical records; type, edit, and electronically sign office notes, reports, and records in the EMR in accordance with company policies.
• Maintain a safe and clean working environment in compliance with company and state procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Follow infection-control policies and protocols to protect patients and employees.
• Comply with legal and professional requirements, monitor legislation, enforce compliance, and advise management on needed actions.
• Collaborate proactively with providers and healthcare practitioners to treat patients and plan coordinated, efficient dispositions, including transfers, in a timely manner.
• Act as a clinic leader, especially when the Practice Manager is not in the clinic.
• Support and mentor new-graduate providers and other clinic staff.
• Serve as a preceptor for new provider staff by providing information, educational opportunities, and experiential growth opportunities.
• Maintain professional and technical knowledge through educational workshops, professional publications, personal networks, and professional societies.

Benefits

• Urgent care services at no cost to team members and their families.
• Health, dental, and vision coverage.
• Company-paid short-term disability.
• Optional pet insurance.
• 401(k) match after one year of service.
• Access to primary care, depending on location.
• Educational Alliance with Purdue University Global and reduced tuition rates for team members and their families.
• Rewards and discounts on services and products such as hotels, travel, entertainment, and restaurants.
• Productivity-based incentive program for urgent care providers, tied to visits per shift and aligned with quality standards.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior