Nurse Practitioner - Urgent Care/Primary Care

Overview

Essen Health Care is the largest privately held, multispecialty medical group in New York, providing high-quality, compassionate care to some of the state’s most vulnerable and underserved residents.

Founded in 1999, we’ve grown from a single primary care office into a network of 50+ locations offering urgent care, primary care and specialty services, from women’s health to endocrinology and psychiatry. We also provide nursing home support, care management, and in-home care through our Essen House Calls program. Guided by a Population Health model, our team of 500+ providers deliver care in-person, at home, or via telehealth, ensuring patients get the support they need when and where they need it.

We’re looking for talented, motivated individuals to join our growing team. Whether you’re a medical provider, administrator, or operations professional, there’s a career here for you. Join us in making a real difference in the health of our community.

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced and compassionate Nurse Practitioner (NP) to join our growing team in a hybrid role providing both Primary Care and Urgent Care services. This position offers the opportunity to deliver comprehensive, patient-centered care across the continuum, managing chronic conditions while also evaluating and treating acute illnesses and injuries.

The ideal candidate is comfortable working in a fast-paced environment, demonstrates excellent clinical judgment, and is committed to providing high-quality, accessible healthcare to a diverse patient population.

Responsibilities

Primary Care

• Provide comprehensive primary care services for pediatric (if applicable), adult, and geriatric patients.
• Perform annual wellness visits, preventive screenings, and routine physical examinations.
• Diagnose, treat, and manage acute and chronic medical conditions.
• Develop individualized treatment plans and provide patient education.
• Order, interpret, and communicate laboratory and diagnostic test results.
• Prescribe medications and monitor treatment effectiveness.
• Coordinate specialty referrals and follow-up care.

Urgent Care

• Evaluate and treat patients presenting with acute illnesses and minor injuries.
• Diagnose and manage conditions including respiratory infections, influenza, COVID-19, urinary tract infections, skin conditions, gastrointestinal complaints, musculoskeletal injuries, and other urgent medical concerns.
• Perform minor office procedures including wound care, laceration repair, incision and drainage, splinting, foreign body removal, and abscess management (within scope of practice).
• Interpret basic diagnostic testing including EKGs, point-of-care testing, and imaging results as appropriate.
• Determine appropriate disposition, including emergency department referrals when indicated.

Clinical Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the electronic medical record (eClinicalWorks preferred).
• Collaborate with physicians, specialists, nursing staff, and care management teams to ensure coordinated patient care.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and population health programs.
• Ensure compliance with organizational policies, evidence-based clinical guidelines, and regulatory requirements.
• Educate patients and families on disease prevention, wellness, medications, and treatment plans.

Qualifications

Required

• Master's or Doctorate degree from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program.
• Current New York State Nurse Practitioner license.
• National Board Certification (AANP or ANCC).
• Current DEA registration and New York State Controlled Substance Registration.
• Minimum of 2 years of Nurse Practitioner experience in Primary Care, Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, Urgent Care, or Emergency Medicine.
• Current BLS certification.
• Strong clinical assessment, diagnostic, and procedural skills.
• Excellent communication and patient education abilities.

Preferred

• Experience with eClinicalWorks (eCW).
• Bilingual (Spanish or another language) preferred.
• Experience treating patients across all age groups.
• ACLS certification.

Skills & Competencies

• Acute and Chronic Disease Management
• Preventive Care
• Urgent Care Medicine
• Minor Office Procedures
• Clinical Decision-Making
• Patient-Centered Care
• Care Coordination
• Electronic Medical Records (EMR)
• Quality Improvement
• Team Collaboration

Why Join Us?

Join a mission-driven healthcare organization dedicated to providing high-quality, compassionate care to underserved communities. You'll work alongside an experienced multidisciplinary team with access to modern resources while enjoying a dynamic role that blends the continuity of primary care with the fast-paced environment of urgent care.

We offer a competitive compensation package, comprehensive benefits, paid time off, CME support, malpractice coverage, and opportunities for professional growth and advancement.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Essen Health care is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we seek candidates who desire to work in and serve an ethnically diverse population.