Urgent Care / Emergency Department Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant : Part-Time

Provider Hub•Melissa, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Methodist Legacy ER and Urgent Care is a Texas-based hybrid healthcare provider combining 24/7 emergency room services with urgent care. They offer hospital-level equipment and ER-trained staff but bill for the actual level of care needed (ER or Urgent Care), aiming to reduce confusion and costs. This organization pioneered the combined Emergency Room and Urgent Care model, which leads to better patient outcomes and provides an efficient and practical work environment for employees. This is a Part-Time position at a brand-new Methodist Legacy ER & Urgent Care opening in Melissa, Texas. The site offers 24/7 ER & daily urgent care, both providing fast, board-certified care with on-site labs and X-rays. The Advanced Practice Provider will be clinically competent, delivering care using the nursing process, and will effectively interact with patients, families, and other health team members. Responsibilities include patient evaluation and management, patient assessment, therapeutic treatment as ordered by the physician, laboratory testing, and patient discharge and education.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school for Advanced Practice Providers.
Knowledge regarding the nursing process and its application, including the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of nursing care
Unrestricted registered Advanced Practice Provider license in the state of Texas.
Current ACLS, PALS/ENCP, and CPR/BLS Certification.
Graduate from an accredited Advanced Practice Provider program.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in patient care setting.
Experience in an Urgent Care or ER/ICU environment is required.

Responsibilities

Provide patients and their family with a customer focused friendly, reassuring and open environment that encourages patient participation in health care decisions.
Assist in patient care to the extent that training and education allows. This may include duties not usually performed but that are within the scope of practice.
Encourage a work environment that is friendly and respectful.
Conduct initial patient screenings, including comprehensive histories and physical examinations.
Utilize the nursing process to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care.
Provide direct and indirect patient care, including therapeutic and diagnostic interventions, in accordance with established policies and standards.
Assist physicians with patient examinations and treatments; communicate patient status, assessments, and recommendations as needed.
Administer medications, treatments, and IV therapy per physician orders; monitor and document patient responses.
Collect specimens, perform laboratory testing, and adhere to all lab policies and procedures.
Deliver patient and family education, including discharge planning and age-appropriate health information.
Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to ensure high-quality, patient-centered care.
Respond promptly and professionally to emergency situations.
Maintain accurate, timely clinical documentation in electronic and paper medical records.
Ensure a clean, safe, and organized clinical environment; clean, stock, and prepare treatment rooms.
Safely operate and maintain medical equipment and supplies in compliance with OSHA and organizational standards.
Participate in required training, certifications, continuing education, and staff meetings.
Maintain all required professional licenses, certifications, and competencies.