Nurse Practitioner – New Grads Welcome ($85/hr + Full Benefits – Flexible Rotating Schedule – Outpatient)

Job Description & Benefits

Role and Responsibilities

Qualifications

Skills

Benefits

Schedule & Compensation

Position Summary:

This position is responsible for providing primary and episodic care to patients following accepted standards and protocols. SIGN ON BONUS - LET'S DISCUSS IT!

• Performs complete physical exams and assessments of patients including urgent, emergent, and non-urgent presentation.
• Selects, orders, performs, and interprets tests, and analyzes diagnostic images to provide information on patient condition and augment physical findings.
• Analyzes reports and findings of tests to diagnose patients.
• Prescribes or administers treatment, therapy, medication, vaccination, and other specialized medical care to treat or prevent illness and injury.
• Performs procedures including laceration repair, and orthopedics and provides referrals to medical specialists.
• Explains procedures and discusses test results and prescribed treatments with patients.
• Notates findings and treatment course in patient chart including follow-up notes. Locks and closes out charts within 24-48 hours.
• Manage communications for events, such as recruiting events, training events, and trade events, as needed.
• The Physician provides medical orders, medical direction; medical care services, consultation, supervision of the healthcare staff, and chart review.
• The Physician is also available through direct telecommunication for consultation, assistance with medical emergencies, or patient referral.
• Manages special projects and duties as assigned.

Education:

Medical degree, Nurse Practitioner degree, or Physician Assistant degree from an accredited university.

• Licenses/Certification:
• Must obtain and maintain a current license. Nurse Practitioners must be board-certified. State and federal licensure requirements including DEA.
• Must obtain and maintain a current certification in BLS.

Experience:

1 year is preferred but not required.

• Understanding of medical coding and billing.
• Knowledge of state and federal regulations including OSHA, HIPAA, blood-borne pathogens, and others.
• Certainty with common PC applications including Internet, Email, and Microsoft Office.
• Ability to supervise, train, and evaluate new and current provider staff.

Skills:

• Understanding of medical coding and billing.
• Knowledge of state and federal regulations including OSHA, HIPAA, blood-borne pathogens, and others.
• Certainty with common PC applications including Internet, Email, and Microsoft Office.
• Ability to supervise, train, and evaluate new and current provider staff.

Benefits:

Schedule & Compensation:

• Job schedule: 12-hour shifts
• Compensation structure: Hourly
• Hourly rate: $75 - $85

Clinical & Practice Info:

• Clinical setting(s): Urgent Care
• Facility type: Urgent Care Facility
• Practice type: Urgent Care Practice

Candidate Preferences:

• Desired Specialty Experience: Urgent Care
• Required APRN license(s): Oklahoma
• Preferred credentials: Oklahoma
• Years of experience required: 1 year preferred

Working Conditions:

• May be exposed to/occasionally exposed to patient elements.
• Subjected to varying and unpredictable situations and interruptions.
• Occasionally subjected to irregular hours.
• Occasional pressure due to a fast-paced environment.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to see with corrective eyewear.
• Must be able to hear clearly with assistance.
• May be exposed to infectious and contagious diseases.
• May be in contact with patients under a wide variety of circumstances.
• Able to handle emergency or crisis situations.
• Will be required to wear protective equipment as necessary.
• Able to escort or transport patient by wheelchair or stretcher.
• Frequently: Sitting, walking, standing.
• Occasionally: Bending, squatting, climbing, kneeling, twisting, lifting, carrying, pushing, traveling.
• Able to lift 15-20 pounds.