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Nurse Practitioner

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Job Description:

Join our bustling boutique urgent care center as a Full-Time Urgent Care Nurse Practitioner. We are looking for a dynamic and energetic professional to provide comprehensive urgent care services to our patients.

Responsibilities and Duties:

- Conduct physical exams and assessments of patients with urgent, emergent, and non-urgent medical conditions.

- Select, order, perform, and interpret diagnostic tests, including X-rays, as appropriate.

- Analyze reports and findings of tests to diagnose patients.

- Prescribe or administer treatment, therapy, medication, vaccination, and other specialized medical care to treat or prevent illness and injury.

- Refer patients to primary care physicians or specialists when necessary.

- Document notes in the EMR system, prepare reports, maintain records, and handle related correspondence.

- Proficiency in IV placement is preferred.

Ensure clinical practice compliance with Managed Care/HMO, Federal and State guidelines, facility guidelines, the Department of Health, and other governmental agencies.

Qualifications:

- Current license to practice medicine in New York State.

- Preferably two years of clinical experience in an urgent care setting, emergency room, or family practice office.

- Board Certified or Board Eligible.

- DEA license with no restrictions.

License:

- NYS NP (Required)

Knowledge:

- Knowledge of medical coding.

- Familiarity with the principles and practice of urgent care medicine.

- Understanding of occupational health medicine principles and practices.

Skills:

- Proficiency in common PC applications, including Internet, Email, Microsoft Office, and EMR software.

- Strong ability to interact effectively with patients, medical staff, administrative staff, and the public.

- Excellent customer service skills.

- Effective prioritization and time management skills.

- Strong ability to plan, organize, delegate, and supervise.