Urgent Care NP/PA

Market Street Staffing•Martinsburg, WV

3d•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking an Urgent Care Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) for ongoing coverage needs at our solo coverage urgent care clinics located in Martinsburg, New Oxford, and Hanover. This is a long-term permanent search, and we are looking for experienced providers to fill two openings. The patient visits typically include cold/flu symptoms, rashes, abrasions, sprains, and minor burns. High acuity patients will be referred to the local ER. The ideal candidate must be comfortable with procedures such as suturing, wound care, I&D's, splinting, X-rays, EKGs, drawing blood, and IVs. Experience with pediatric patients and the ability to work independently are essential. The schedule is Monday-Sunday, 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM, with an average of 20 shifts per month. The patient population includes all ages. The EMR system used is EPIC, and credentialing takes approximately 90 days.

Requirements

Active West Virginia licensure
Board certification
AHA BLS, ACLS and PALS certifications
Minimum 1-year Urgent Care experience or equivalent
Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) degree focused on an NP specialty (e.g., family practice, adult-gerontology, pediatrics) OR Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies (MPAS) degree from an accredited program
Active and unencumbered advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) license in West Virginia OR Active and unencumbered physician assistant (PA) license in West Virginia
National certification as an NP in a relevant specialty area by a recognized certifying body (e.g., American Academy of Nurse Practitioners [AANP]) OR National certification from the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)
Strong clinical knowledge and assessment skills
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to build rapport with patients
Proficiency in performing physical examinations and procedures relevant to their specialty
Critical thinking and problem-solving skills to diagnose and manage complex medical conditions
Time management skills to efficiently manage a patient workload
Ability to work independently while also collaborating effectively with a healthcare team

Nice To Haves

Comfortable with Suturing/Wound Care/I&D's
Comfortable with Splinting
Comfortable with X-Rays/EKGs
Comfortable with Drawing Blood/IVs
Comfortable with Pediatric patients
Working independently

Responsibilities

Conduct comprehensive patient assessments to diagnose and treat a variety of medical conditions
Develop and implement individualized treatment plans
Order and interpret diagnostic tests
Prescribe medications and manage chronic conditions
Provide patient education and counseling on healthy lifestyle choices
Perform procedures as permitted by state regulations and APP specialty
Collaborate with physicians and other healthcare providers to ensure coordinated care
Document patient care accurately and thoroughly