Urgent Care Nurse Practitioner (Must have ECW experience and NY license)

Overview
Join our dynamic healthcare team as an Urgent Care Nurse Practitioner, where your expertise will directly impact patient outcomes in a fast-paced, community-focused environment. You will provide comprehensive urgent care services, perform assessments, and deliver high-quality treatment to diverse patient populations, including pediatrics, geriatrics, and adults. This role offers an exciting opportunity to utilize your broad clinical skills, including acute pain management, triage, and medical documentation, while working with cutting-edge EMR and EHR systems. Be part of a dedicated team committed to delivering prompt, compassionate care that makes a real difference.

Duties

• Conduct thorough patient assessments including vital signs, physical examinations, and medical history reviews to determine urgent care needs.
• Manage acute conditions such as infections, injuries, and chronic exacerbations with appropriate interventions and treatments.
• Perform procedures including suturing, IV insertion, catheterization, and basic life support to stabilize patients effectively.
• Utilize telehealth platforms for remote consultations and follow-up care to expand access and improve patient outcomes.
• Document all patient encounters accurately using EMR systems like Epic or eClinicalWorks, ensuring compliance with HIPAA and other regulations.
• Collaborate with physicians, specialists, and case managers to coordinate discharge planning and follow-up treatments.
• Assist with diagnostic evaluations such as laboratory specimen collection/processing and sonography when needed for comprehensive patient care.

Requirements

• Valid Nurse Practitioner license with current certification to practice in an urgent care setting.
• Proven experience in emergency medicine, hospital medicine, or urgent care environments with familiarity in Level I or Level II trauma centers preferred.
• Proficiency in medical documentation systems such as Epic, Cerner, or Athenahealth; experience with ICD-10/ICD-9 coding is highly desirable.
• Strong clinical skills including suturing, IV infusion/insertion, phlebotomy, and sterile processing techniques.
• Knowledge of physiology and anatomy to perform accurate physical examinations and diagnostic evaluations.
• Experience working with diverse populations including pediatrics (including toddler care), geriatrics (memory care), and individuals with disabilities or developmental challenges.
• Ability to handle high-pressure situations involving acute pain management or airway management confidently.
• Excellent communication skills for triage assessments and patient education; familiarity with telehealth platforms is a plus.
• Commitment to maintaining HIPAA compliance and practicing infection control standards diligently. Embark on a rewarding career where your skills will be valued every day! Join us in delivering exceptional urgent care services that improve lives through promptness, professionalism, and compassion.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $68.00 - $70.00 per hour

Work Location: Remote