Nurse Practitioner - Urgent Care Washington Township

MAJOR FUNCTION:

The Nurse Practitioner will provide comprehensive healthcare services to patients seeking urgent medical attention as well as occupational health services.This role involves assessing, diagnosing, and treating a wide range of acute illnesses and injuries.

Our urgent care centers are open 7 days a week. The Nurse Practitioner will work three 12-hour shifts a week from 8am-8pm.

• Conduct thorough physical examinations and obtain medical histories
• Perform DOT physicals
• Diagnose and treat acute illnesses and injuries
• Order and interpret diagnostic tests such as X-rays, lab work, and EKGs
• Develop and implement treatment plans, including prescribing medications and therapies
• Provide patient education on health maintenance and disease prevention
• Perform minor procedures, such as suturing, splinting, and wound care
• Collaborate with healthcare team members to ensure continuity of care
• Maintain accurate and timely patient records using electronic health record (EHR) systems
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and ongoing professional development

QUALIFICATIONS

Education & Experience

• Master’s or Doctoral degree in Nursing from an accredited program
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in urgent care or ER preferred
• Strong clinical skills and the ability to work independently

Licensure/ Certification

• Current Nurse Practitioner license in NJ
• Certification as a Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
• Active NJ CDS and DEA license
• BLS certification
• Obtain National Registry of Certified Medical Examiners certification within 6 months of accepting the job

Physical Requirements

N: Never O: Occasionally (80%)

Lifting O Standing O Sitting O

Lifting 20-50lbs O Climbing O Kneeling O

Lifting>50lbs O Crouching O Reaching O

Carrying O Hearing O Walking O

Pushing O Talking O Vision O

Environmental Conditions:

Noise O Varied Temperatures O Cleaning Agents O

Noxious odors O Patient Exposure O Operative Equipment O

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