NP or PA - Full Time - Mary Washington Urgent Care - Embrey Mill
About The Position
The Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner provides care under the limited direction of the Medical Director. The role requires specialized knowledge, critical thinking, sound judgment grounded in biological, physiological, behavioral, and sociological sciences, and strong customer service skills. The position interacts with medical staff and management across the clinic and health system, as well as patients, physicians, outside medical staff, and community resource services. The clinician evaluates and treats minor acute illnesses, orders and interprets diagnostic tests, performs therapeutic procedures, counsels patients, and develops and implements patient management plans. The role may include supervising ancillary staff and coordinating care with coworkers and other departments. The clinician is expected to respond calmly and rationally to stressful situations and interact professionally and empathetically with patients and their guests.
Requirements
- Virginia Physician Assistant license required.
- Master of Science in Nursing required.
- Registered Nurse license to practice in Virginia, or eligibility for licensure, required.
- AHA BLS Provider CPR required.
- At least two years of Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner experience required.
- Proficient leadership skills.
- Ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively as part of a team and develop productive working relationships with diverse groups of people.
Nice To Haves
- At least two years of experience as a Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner in an urgent care clinic and/or emergency room.
Responsibilities
- Provide treatment for minor acute illnesses, examine patients, make initial assessments, initiate treatment, and refer patients to an appropriate care center when applicable.
- Determine abnormal conditions by administering or ordering diagnostic tests, including x-rays, electrocardiograms, and laboratory studies, and interpreting test results.
- Perform therapeutic procedures, including administering injections and immunizations, suturing, and managing wounds and infections.
- Instruct and counsel patients about therapeutic regimens, normal growth and development, wellness, and health maintenance.
- Develop and implement patient management plans, record progress notes, and assist in providing continuity of care.
- Supervise ancillary staff when required.
- Prescribe pharmaceuticals, other medications, and treatment regimens appropriate to assessed medical conditions.
- Refer patients to specialists and appropriate patient care options.
- Coordinate services with coworkers and other departments or services.
- Respond calmly and rationally to stressful situations and cooperate with others to facilitate integration of services.
- Behave professionally and empathetically to build trust, comfort, understanding, and relationships with patients and their guests, in line with Studer Principles.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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Job Type
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