Nurse Practitioner

About the role

Due to our growth and expansion, we are seeking experienced Nurse Practitioners (NP) who have urgent care or emergency room experience, treating both adult and pediatric patients, to join our welcoming and diverse community of providers in our Hudson Valley area.

Responsibilities

• Treatment of acute episodic conditions such as sore throats, colds, flu-like symptoms, cuts, sprains and minor infections.
• Recognize and manage more serious conditions, directing patients to the emergency room when necessary.
• Provide clinical services in state-of-the-art centers open 7-days a week.
• Operate within a patient-friendly environment equipped with imaging, labs, and an advanced EMR fully integrated with Northwell Health.
• Participate in a network of urgent care centers across the Fairfield County area.

Requirements

• NP: 1 year of full-time experience in an Urgent Care or Emergency Medicine setting required.
• Experience treating both pediatric and adult patient populations (all ages).
• Comfortable with minor procedures (sutures, casts, splints, etc.), reading EKGs and X-rays.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited program in Nursing Practice.
• Current license to practice as a Nurse Practitioner in the state of Connecticut.
• Passing score on the NCLEX-RN.

Skills

• Excellent assessment skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Benefits

• 401K plan.
• Sick time.
• $90/hour per diem rate.

Pay

$90/hour per diem rate.

Schedule

Schedules being considered include per diem (PRN), with two shifts a month, one of which to be a weekend shift.