Urgent Care NP/PA
Market Street Staffing•Richmond, VA
•Onsite
About The Position
Seeking an Urgent Care Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) for ongoing coverage. This is a long-term permanent search for a provider to work in an Urgent Care Clinic with locations in Richmond, Midlothian, and Glen Allen. The role involves managing a high patient volume, averaging 25-50 patients per day, with patient volume varying by clinic. The position offers 12-hour shifts, three times per week, from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM, serving patients of all ages. The clinic utilizes the EPIC EMR system. Credentialing is expected to take 60-90 days.
Requirements
- Active Virginia licensure
- Board certification
- AHA BLS certification
- Minimum 1-year Urgent Care experience or equivalent
- Active and unencumbered advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) license in Virginia (for NPs)
- National certification as an NP in a relevant specialty area by a recognized certifying body (e.g., American Academy of Nurse Practitioners [AANP]) (for NPs)
- Active and unencumbered physician assistant (PA) license in Virginia (for PAs)
- National certification from the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) (for PAs)
- Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) degree focused on an NP specialty (e.g., family practice, adult-gerontology, pediatrics) (for NPs)
- Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies (MPAS) degree from an accredited program (for PAs)
- 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
Responsibilities
- Laceration repair
- Incision and drainage (I&Ds)
- Foreign body removal
- Minor burn management
- Skin lesion care
- Orthopedic & injury stabilization
- Splinting & casting
- Joint reduction
- Diagnostic & point-of-care testing
- X-ray interpretation
- EKG interpretation
- Epitaxis management
- Cerumen impaction removal
- 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
Benefits
- Travel and lodging arranged and paid for in full if residing greater than 50 miles from the facility.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
