Nurse Practitioner

ExperCare Urgent Care & Occupational Medicine•Tuscaloosa, AL

About The Position

ExperCARE is seeking an experienced Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner to provide consumer-focused healthcare in a fast-paced, team-centered environment. Candidates should have significant experience in urgent care, emergency medicine, or internal/primary care and be confident providing high-quality care and performing minor procedures for patients of all ages. Adaptability, critical thinking, multitasking, and strong time management are essential. The role requires availability for extended hours and alternate weekends. The employee obtains histories and performs examinations, evaluates patient records and data, develops diagnostic and therapeutic plans, and provides treatment and patient education. The position works in collaboration with supervising physicians and follows established practice and hospital guidelines. Professionalism, confidentiality, accurate documentation, effective teamwork, and calm performance under pressure are expected.

Requirements

Certification as an APRN, NP, or PA through AANP, ANCC, or NCCPA.
Significant experience in urgent care, emergency medicine, or internal/primary care.
Proficiency with EMR systems.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to interpret instructions and apply learned concepts in real-world scenarios.
Competency in relevant medical calculations.
Ability to perform effectively in high-stress or emergency situations and during irregular hours.
Willingness to work in settings involving exposure to communicable diseases or bodily fluids.
Exceptional customer service and teamwork skills.
Strong organizational and time-management skills, with attention to detail.
Effective problem-solving and critical-thinking abilities.
Compliance with HIPAA standards.
Professionalism, creativity, and adaptability.
Desire to work in a fast-paced, evolving environment with a results-driven team approach.
Availability to work extended hours and alternate weekends.
Ability to perform minor procedures for patients of all age groups.

Responsibilities

Build positive, cohesive working relationships across the ExperCARE team through effective interpersonal and communication skills.
Maintain professional grooming, dress, hygiene, and demeanor, with a positive attitude and high energy.
Protect patient privacy and confidentiality.
Attend and participate in meetings, training sessions, and professional development.
Accurately document patient encounters and data.
Remain calm and effective under pressure.
Obtain complete medical histories and perform physical examinations.
Review and interpret patient records and data to determine diagnostic and therapeutic plans.
Establish presumptive diagnoses and order appropriate laboratory and diagnostic procedures.
Administer injections, immunizations, and medications; suture wounds; and prepare prescription orders.
Provide patient education and treatment instructions.
Recommend community resources to meet patient and family needs.
Participate in ongoing professional development and maintain required certifications.
Use established practice and hospital guidelines in collaboration with supervising physician(s).
Address patient concerns promptly and thoroughly, taking ownership and applying a problem-solving mindset.
Perform other related duties as assigned.