Lead Nurse Practitioner (NP) - Urgent Care

ConvenientMD • Newburyport, MA

2h • $68 - $85

About The Position

ConvenientMD is seeking an experienced, compassionate Nurse Practitioner to serve as a Lead Provider in an urgent care clinic. The role provides patient-centered care, including evaluating patients, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests, performing therapeutic procedures, and educating and counseling patients. The Lead Provider also serves as a clinical leader for clinic staff, mentoring new-graduate providers and allied healthcare professionals, particularly when the Practice Manager is not in the clinic. The position works collaboratively with other providers and healthcare practitioners to coordinate timely patient care and dispositions. It also requires accurate electronic documentation, compliance with safety and infection-control procedures, and ongoing professional development. Compensation is $68–$85 per hour, with eligibility for additional productivity-based incentives.

Requirements

• Master’s degree and certification by a Nurse Practitioner certifying body.
• 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 the ability and willingness to mentor provider and non-provider clinic staff.
• Strong collaboration and teamwork skills.
• Proactive, confident written and verbal communication, including raising concerns and communicating directly with colleagues and patients.
• Compassionate, authentic, patient-focused approach and ability to support a sense of belonging.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite or related software and clinical management systems such as EMR.
• Knowledge of customer and personal service principles, including needs assessment, service quality standards, and customer satisfaction evaluation.
• Knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations, including HIPAA, OSHA, and state rules pertinent to medical practices.
• Knowledge of relevant drugs, their chemical composition 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.

Responsibilities

• Conduct health assessments, physical examinations, and medical-history reviews to address patients’ short- and long-term needs.
• Interview patients, perform examinations, and obtain, update, and review medical histories.
• Administer or order diagnostic tests, including x-rays, electrocardiograms, and laboratory studies, and interpret results.
• Perform therapeutic procedures, including administering injections and immunizations, suturing, and managing wounds and infections.
• Educate and counsel patients about health, therapeutic regimens, growth and development, family planning, and wellness.
• Prepare accurate, complete, and legible medical records; type, edit, and electronically sign notes and reports in the EMR in accordance with company policies.
• Maintain a safe and clean working environment and comply 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, and advise management about needed actions.
• Collaborate with providers and healthcare practitioners to treat patients and coordinate timely, thoughtful dispositions, including transfers.
• Act as a clinic leader, particularly when the Practice Manager is not in the clinic, and support and mentor new-graduate providers and other clinic staff.
• Maintain professional and technical knowledge through educational workshops, professional publications, networks, and professional societies.
• Precept new provider staff and provide information, educational opportunities, and experiential growth opportunities.

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 hotels, travel, entertainment, restaurants, and other services and products.
• 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