Urgent Care Nurse Practitioner Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Nurse Practitioners: Current, valid, and unencumbered Texas RN/APRN licensure.
• Nurse Practitioners: Active national certification as a PNP or FNP from a certifying body recognized by the Texas Board of Nursing.
• Physician Assistants: Current, valid Texas Physician Assistant license.
• Physician Assistants: Active NCCPA certification.
• All Providers: Minimum 2 years of experience practicing as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant.
• All Providers: Pediatric clinical experience strongly preferred.
• All Providers: Pediatric urgent care, emergency medicine, or other fast-paced clinical experience preferred.
• All Providers: Current BLS certification through the American Heart Association.
• All Providers: PALS certification required within 90 days of hire.
• All Providers: Strong clinical assessment and diagnostic reasoning skills.
• All Providers: Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced pediatric environment.
• All Providers: Excellent patient, family, and team communication skills.
• All Providers: Knowledge of HIPAA, OSHA, and CLIA-waived testing requirements.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual English/Spanish.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, diagnose, and treat pediatric illnesses and injuries.
• Perform comprehensive, age-appropriate patient assessments.
• Order and interpret appropriate diagnostic testing, including laboratory and imaging studies.
• Develop and implement appropriate treatment plans.
• Perform urgent care procedures, including laceration repair, initial fracture management, and reduction of nursemaid's elbow.
• Provide patient and family education regarding diagnoses, treatment, medications, and follow-up care.
• Accurately and timely document patient encounters in the electronic health record (EHR).
• Collaborate with physicians, clinical leadership, and other healthcare professionals to coordinate patient care.
• Maintain compliance with applicable clinical, HIPAA, OSHA, and CLIA requirements.
• Provide exceptional patient and family experiences consistent with Care for Kids' mission and values.
• Travel between clinic locations within the assigned region as needed to support patient care and staffing needs.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
• Accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insurance
• Company-paid basic life insurance
• Voluntary life and disability insurance
• Legal and identity theft protection
• Paid Time Off
• 401(k)
• Professional Development Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• Free in-clinic and telemedicine visits for employees and eligible dependents
• Corporate Discount Program (flights, hotels, theme park tickets, retail discounts, etc.)
• Company-paid BLS and PALS renewal classes