Lead Nurse Practitioner (NP) - Urgent Care

ConvenientMD • Plainville, MA

1d • $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 Lead Provider delivers patient-centered, high-quality, efficient care and acts as a clinical leader for clinic staff, mentoring and supporting new-graduate providers and allied healthcare professionals. The role involves assessing and treating patients, coordinating care and dispositions with the clinic team, maintaining compliant medical records and a safe work environment, and supporting staff development and continuing education.

Requirements

• Master’s degree.
• Certification by a Nurse Practitioner certifying body.
• Must have and maintain an unrestricted DEA license.
• Basic Life Support 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.
• Collaborative team skills and the ability to contribute to a strong team dynamic.
• Proactive, confident written and verbal communication skills, including raising concerns and communicating directly with colleagues and patients.
• Compassionate, authentic, patient-focused approach that demonstrates kindness and understanding.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite or related software and clinical management systems such as EMR.
• Knowledge of customer and personal service principles and processes, 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, structure, properties, and transformations.
• Knowledge of non-pharmaceutical patient care aids, their uses, and 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 and update medical histories, and assess their health.
• Order or administer diagnostic tests, including X-rays, electrocardiograms, and laboratory studies, and interpret results.
• Perform therapeutic procedures, including injections and immunizations, suturing, and management of wounds and infections.
• Educate and counsel patients about health, treatment regimens, growth and development, family planning, and wellness.
• Prepare, edit, and electronically sign clear, complete, accurate, and legible patient records using the EMR, in accordance with company policies.
• Maintain a safe and clean working environment and follow infection-control policies and applicable company and state requirements.
• Comply with legal and professional requirements, stay informed about legislation, and advise management on necessary actions.
• Collaborate with providers and other healthcare practitioners to treat patients and plan timely, coordinated dispositions, including transfers when appropriate.
• Act as a clinic leader, particularly when the Practice Manager is not in the clinic.
• Mentor and support new-graduate providers and other clinic staff.
• Serve as a preceptor for new provider staff, offering information, educational opportunities, and experiential growth opportunities.
• Maintain professional and technical knowledge through workshops, publications, professional 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.
• Reduced tuition rates for team members and their families through an educational alliance with Purdue University Global.
• Rewards and discounts on services and products including 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