VieMed Healthcare Staffing
Urgent Care Nurse Practitioner
VieMed Healthcare Staffing, Richland, Washington, United States, 99352
Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner who functions as an independent healthcare provider who, working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary health team, the individual is responsible for providing comprehensive care to patients with acute or chronic medical conditions in an urgent care setting that includes telehealth medicine. The APP demonstrates a high degree of clinical expertise in working with patients with acute and chronic illnesses or acute injuries commonly encountered in both the pediatric and adult patient population. They are responsible for assessment, diagnosis, treatment, management, education, health promotion and care coordination for patients and families with acute and chronic health needs.Essential Functions and Responsibilities:Provide patient care on an outpatient basis to include minor procedures normally performed in an urgent care settingResponsible for the delivery of care, treatment, and referrals. Arrange for referral resources for those medical specialties not provided by the organization for patients of the clinicEvaluate patients, based on medical training and/or specialty, to determine the medical condition of the patient, through the performance of physical examinations, thereby, establishing a diagnosis and proposed treatment planPerform such clinical procedures for patient's benefit which are within scope and skill of practitioner, and which are economically feasibleCommunicate information to patients regarding diagnosis and treatment goalsMaintains accurate, complete, concise and timely documentation in the electronic medical recordAbility to perform telemedicine patient carePerform other job-related duties, as may be assigned, by the Medical DirectorRequirements and Qualifications:
Current, unrestricted PA or NP license in the state or the ability to obtainAbility to obtain DEA licensureKnowledge of treatment and drug interactionsExcellent communication and interpersonal skillsWorking Conditions and Physical Demands:
(The demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a team member to successfully perform the essential responsibilities of this job.)
Fast paced, clinic or office environmentAbility to manage multiple priorities, display flexibility, and exercise independent judgementRequires access to confidential and sensitive information; requires ongoing discretion and secure information management abiding by HIPAA rules and regulationsUrgent Care Hours: Monday:
8 AM 7 PMTuesday:
8 AM 7 PMWednesday:
8 AM 7 PMThursday:
8 AM 7 PMFriday:
8 AM 7 PMSaturday:
8 AM 7 PMSunday:
8 AM 7 PM
We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Current, unrestricted PA or NP license in the state or the ability to obtainAbility to obtain DEA licensureKnowledge of treatment and drug interactionsExcellent communication and interpersonal skillsWorking Conditions and Physical Demands:
(The demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a team member to successfully perform the essential responsibilities of this job.)
Fast paced, clinic or office environmentAbility to manage multiple priorities, display flexibility, and exercise independent judgementRequires access to confidential and sensitive information; requires ongoing discretion and secure information management abiding by HIPAA rules and regulationsUrgent Care Hours: Monday:
8 AM 7 PMTuesday:
8 AM 7 PMWednesday:
8 AM 7 PMThursday:
8 AM 7 PMFriday:
8 AM 7 PMSaturday:
8 AM 7 PMSunday:
8 AM 7 PM
We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law.