Lead Nurse Practitioner (NP) - Urgent Care

ConvenientMD•Newburyport, MA

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 while serving as a clinical leader for clinic staff, mentoring new-graduate providers and allied healthcare professionals, and supporting a collaborative, efficient care environment. Lead Providers may act as the clinic leader when the Practice Manager is not in the clinic. The position includes assessing and treating patients with short- and long-term needs; ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests; performing therapeutic procedures; educating patients; maintaining accurate medical records and a safe, compliant clinic; and coordinating patient care and dispositions with other providers. The Lead Provider also supports staff development through mentorship, precepting, and continued professional learning. The hourly pay range is $68–$85. Urgent care providers may also earn productivity-based incentives tied to visits per shift and aligned with quality standards. Pay is determined based on factors including location, relevant experience, market conditions, and budget considerations.

Requirements

Master's degree and certification by a Nurse Practitioner (NP) certifying body.
Must have and maintain a DEA license with no restrictions.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross. CPR, ACLS, and online-only classes are not accepted.
Willingness and ability to mentor provider and non-provider clinic staff.
Strong teamwork and collaboration skills.
Proactive, confident written and verbal communication skills, including raising concerns and communicating directly with colleagues and patients.
Compassionate, authentic, patient-focused approach, with kindness and understanding toward others.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite or related software and clinical management systems (EMR).
Knowledge of customer and personal service principles and processes, including customer 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 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 patient medical histories.
Interview patients, perform physical examinations, and obtain, update, and study medical histories.
Order or administer 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 clear, complete, accurate, and legible medical records for patients under care.
Type, edit, and electronically sign office notes, reports, and records using 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 adherence, and advise management on needed actions.
Collaborate 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.
Mentor and support new-graduate providers and other clinic staff, including allied healthcare professionals.
Precept new provider staff by providing information, educational opportunities, and opportunities for experiential growth.
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 insurance coverage.
Dental insurance coverage.
Vision insurance 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.
Employer 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.