Urgent Care APP (NP/PA) Per Diem

Beth Israel Lahey Health • Danvers, MN

1d • $55 - $74

About The Position

Beth Israel Lahey Health Urgent Care is seeking a per-diem Advanced Practitioner for its Urgent Care clinic. Under the general direction of a collaborating primary care physician, the practitioner provides preventative care, assesses acute and chronic illnesses, plans and provides treatment programs, and seeks consultation or referral as needed.

The role includes performing physical examinations and taking patient histories; documenting patient information and care; evaluating and interpreting data to establish preliminary diagnoses and recommend therapeutic plans; administering medications and injections in accordance with state law and employer guidelines; obtaining specimens and preparing patients for diagnostic testing; and providing care instructions and recommendations to patients, families, and care providers.

The organization requires staff to be vaccinated against influenza as a condition of employment. Beth Israel Lahey Health states that diversity, inclusion, and equity are core values.

Requirements

• Graduate of a Master’s in Nursing program or a Physician Assistant program.
• Certification and a current Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant license to practice in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
• DEA registration.
• MCSR.
• Formal training in suturing.
• Comfort practicing in a fast-paced urgent care setting.
• Dedication to outstanding care and customer service for patients and their families.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Ability to function autonomously in the care of challenging patients.

Nice To Haves

• Experience as a Nurse Practitioner in urgent care or another type of emergency care is ideal but not required.

Responsibilities

• Perform thorough physical examinations and obtain complete physical histories.
• Maintain patient records and relevant statistics by documenting patient information and care provided.
• Evaluate and interpret data to ascertain preliminary diagnoses and recommend therapeutic plans.
• Administer medications and injections in compliance with state law and employer guidelines.
• Obtain specimens for laboratory analysis and schedule and prepare patients for diagnostic testing.
• Provide instructions to patients, families, and care providers regarding required medications, and advocate for patients by providing recommendations.
• Assess acute and chronic illnesses, plan and provide treatment programs, and seek consultation or referral as necessary.
• Provide preventative patient care.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level