Nurse Practitioner - Urgent Care

Provides diagnosis, treatment, consultation, and follow up under the supervision of one or more physicians in the Practice. The Nurse Practitioner provides age and specialty appropriate medical care at the level of training achieved.

• Effectively identifies, evaluates, and addresses disease prevention and health promotion issues of the population certified in the Practice while administering quality patient care.

• Works in an independent and interdependent relationship with members of the medical staff, which allows for consultation, collaboration, or referral.

• Responsible for the diagnosis and treatment of acute, chronic, and long term healthcare issues.

• Educates patients and/or families about preventative care, medical issues, and use of prescribed medical treatments and/or medications.

• Maintains accurate medical records and confidential medical records. Documents all medical evaluations, diagnoses, procedures, treatment, outcomes, education, referrals and consultations.

• Demonstrates flexibility in scheduling and/or traveling to meet patient and office needs.

• Performs other tasks as required for the effective and efficient functioning of the Practice when directed to do so by Supervisory and Managerial personnel.