Family Nurse Practitioner
Fast Pace Urgent Care Center · De Ridder, LA · 1 mo ago
HealthcareFull-time
About the role
Fast Pace Health welcomes both new graduates and experienced Family Nurse Practitioners (FNPs). We invest in your development from day one, providing a supportive environment to launch or advance your career. The Provider is responsible for delivering high-quality healthcare within Fast Pace Health’s scope of services, achieving optimum patient satisfaction, and working in a team-oriented, adaptable environment. You must respond quickly to changes in patient conditions and provide outstanding patient service in both clinic and virtual settings while maintaining a compassionate atmosphere.
Why Join Us?
- Extensive training and support, including CME provided through UpToDate
- Modern clinics designed for efficient, high-quality patient care
- Mission-driven care with a focus on providing timely, accessible urgent care to the community
- Support and mentoring to grow your clinical competencies and advance your career
- Dynamic team environment focused on surpassing business goals and delivering exceptional patient care
- Opportunities to participate in community events and outreach programs (e.g., seasonal parades, book drives, festivals, trunk-or-treating, fun runs)
- Holiday celebrations, potlucks, and a family-first community culture
Responsibilities
- Provide quality care in both clinic and telehealth settings while meeting patient volume goals
- Lead clinic staff (e.g., X-Ray Technologists, Nurses, Front Office Specialists) in delivering excellent patient care
- Review patients’ medical history, symptoms, allergies, and current medications
- Ask situation-specific questions to formulate accurate diagnoses and ensure patient satisfaction
- Actively engage with clinical leadership to resolve patient care concerns and uphold company values
- Meet patient volume goals for both telehealth and in-person care
- Ensure accurate and timely completion of patient charts and forward them as appropriate
- Implement clinical and telehealth protocols as outlined by the CMO and supervising physicians
- Analyze and interpret patients' histories, symptoms, and diagnostic information to develop diagnoses
- Deliver patient-centric care through diagnostic and therapeutic recommendations in both in-person and virtual settings
- Ensure compliance with federal and state regulations, including HIPAA and health information management guidelines
- Work efficiently in a fast-paced, autonomous environment across clinic and virtual settings
- Manage a queue of telehealth patients to ensure timely follow-up
- Order, perform, or interpret diagnostic tests; prescribe medications; and educate patients on continued treatment for acute and chronic conditions
- Follow clinical practice guidelines set by the Office of Medical Affairs
- Attend mandatory monthly meetings with supervising physicians and E/M training
- Complete all mandatory compliance training to meet quality-of-care standards
- Adhere to the company’s core values: teamwork, communication, empowerment, quality of care, and friendliness
- Recommend improvements to clinic and telehealth leadership to enhance patient experience and care
- Communicate regularly with the team to support excellent patient care
- Welcome and onboard new employees, including introductions, clinic tours, and process overviews
- Assist new employees with job shadowing, demonstrations, and coaching
- Maintain friendly, cordial relations with all clients and employees to foster a positive work atmosphere
- Perform the physical, cognitive, and environmental functions of the position as specified in the physical demands
- Comply with company standards of operations and promote a respectful culture of confidentiality
- Consult with patients through virtual communication channels
- Perform other duties as assigned by management
Schedule Requirements:
- PRN Employees: Minimum of 4 shifts per month
- Full-Time Employees: 12-hour shifts, including every other weekend
Additional Responsibilities for Ancillary Providers:
- Periodic on-call duties throughout the year
Experience Levels
- Level 1: New grad with up to 1 year of experience as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant
- Level 2: 1–5 years of experience as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant
- Level 3: 5–10 years of experience as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant
- Level 4: Over 10 years of experience as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant
Requirements
- Master’s Degree in Nursing (MSN) and/or master’s degree in Physician Assistant Studies (MMS)
- 1–2 years of experience as a provider in a relevant practice (e.g., Urgent Care, Occupational Medical Facility, ER, Trauma Unit, or Family Medical Practice) strongly preferred
- Active, verifiable license and DEA in good standing with the proper regulatory agency (DEA required for all providers; if limited by state law due to years of practice, DEA must be obtained within 120 days of meeting eligibility)
- Ability to treat patients of all ages
- Meet all credentialing requirements
- DOT certification required for full-time and part-time providers within 120 days of employment and maintained during employment
Benefits
- Competitive compensation
- Holiday pay
- Paid time off (PTO)
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Work-life balance support