Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant

Convenient Urgent Care

Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant

Houston, TX
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Benefits:

    Employee discounts

    Paid time off

    We are seeking a Full Time Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to become a part of our 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.

    Requirements:

    Bilingual-Spanish Required

    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, Subugual Hemotoma, Ingrown Toenail Removal, Splint/Casting, Aspiration Procedures, Trigger Point Injection

    Experience with Weight-loss Management

    Experience with administering IV

    EMR Experience Eclinicals