Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant

Job Description

We are seeking a Full Time Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to become a part of our Convenient Urgent Care team. To provide high quality care of all patients and assist in directing staff in the support of the care of our patients.

Houston, TX 77091

Requirements:

Bilingual-Spanish preferred

Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program

NP/PA Certification and TX licensure are required

The employee shall meet the requirements of the Texas Board of Medical Examiners; and be licensed to practice medicine without restrictions within the State of Texas

Licensure must be unencumbered, free of any open/unresolved disciplinary actions including probation or restrictions against privilege to practice

Current DEA certification

Current CPR certification required

Must be computer literate with ability to enter information in the Convenient Urgent Care Clinic EMR system and compile reports or data as requested

Must be able to meet and maintain current credentialing and privileging requirements

Valid Texas Driver’s License

Willingness to work Weekends

2-3 Experience Required (Minimum)

10.5 HR Shifts

Responsibilities:

Diagnose and treat acute, episodic or chronic illnesses

Prescribe all necessary medications and treatments

Perform comprehensive physical examinations of patients

Develop and implement patient management policies and procedures

Facilitate referrals to other healthcare professionals and medical facilities

Communicate with collaborating physician or specialist regarding patient care

Assists Medical Director in developing clinical practice guidelines

Ability to follow Clinical practice guidelines – including adhering to the immunization policy and the Convenient Urgent Care Management Compliance Policy

Qualifications:

Previous experience in nursing or other medical fields

Ability to build rapport with patients

Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Strong leadership qualities

Experience working in Urgent Care Setting

Experience with Medical Procedures: Laceration Repair, Stitches/Sutures/Staples, Incision and Drainage, Subungual Hematoma, Ingrown Toenail Removal, Splint/Casting, Aspiration Procedures, Trigger Point Injection

Experience with Weight-loss Management

Experience with administering IV

EMR Experience Eclinicals

Full-time