Urgent Care Nurse Practitioner Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Medical knowledge and skills applicable to perform within the scope of practice.
• Verbal and written communication skills for regular contact with all aged patients, physician and staff.
• Computer data entry skills to enter patient information in Electronic Health Record.
• Organizational skills.
• Ability to work with others in a flexible, cooperative manner.
• Must be able to handle varying procedures and interruptions.
• ACLS, BLS required
• National certification required

Nice To Haves

• 1-2 years ER experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assesses, diagnoses, plans and implements the medical care of patients in a busy, high acuity urgent care setting in collaboration with physicians.
• Functions within the full scope of licensure; accountable for the assessment, coordination and delivery of care, including direct patient care, patient/family education and transitions of care.
• Delivers holistic and individualized care to all patients in assigned area.
• Develops, implements, manages an optimal interdisciplinary plan of care that incorporates psychological, sociocultural, spiritual, economic, and life-style factors.
• Fosters and maintains collaborative relationships between patients, their family/support group, physicians, and other healthcare providers through timely and effective communications.
• Adheres to clinic polices, industry standards, best practices, and applicable laws/regulations and codes to promote a quality, highly reliable patient experience.
• Engages in continuous growth and development in professional practice.
• Follows ambulatory care and inpatient standardized procedures, protocols, policy and procedures regulated by the State of California.

Benefits

• Eligible positions also include a comprehensive benefits package.