PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT / NURSE PRACTITIONER - SCC URGENT CARE

Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant - URGENT CARE

Job Title:

Nurse Practitioner (NP) / Physician Assistant (PA)

Department:

SCC Urgent Care

Full Time/PRN:

Full Time

Job Summary

The Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant is a licensed practitioner responsible for managing health problems and coordinating patient care in accordance with State and Federal regulations. Duties include assessment, diagnosis, development and implementation of a treatment plan, and evaluation of patient progress.

Minimum Qualifications

Graduate of an accredited Nursing or Physician Assistant program; current APRN or PA licensure as applicable; CNOR/CRNFA certification if applicable; current BLS/ACLS (and PALS if required); strong computer skills.

Preferred Qualifications
• BLS or ACLS certification
• Previous EMR experience; minimum two years of NP/PA experience; current NP certification in specialty area.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities
• Perform age-appropriate patient history and physical examinations.
• Order and interpret diagnostic and therapeutic tests.
• Prescribe pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatments.
• Analyze patient data and verify diagnoses.
• Develop and implement individualized plans of care.
• Facilitate referrals for surgical intervention when appropriate.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team members.
• Provide education to staff, patients, and families.
• Maintain a positive workplace culture.
• Maintain timely and accurate Electronic Medical Record documentation.
• Perform procedures as necessary.
• Report to work punctually and stay as needed to support patient care.

Physical Requirements
• Ability to stand and/or walk for extended periods.
• Frequent bending, reaching, squatting, and kneeling.
• Lift, carry, push, and pull up to 50 lbs independently; >50 lbs with assistance/devices.
• Assist with patient repositioning and transfers using proper body mechanics and equipment.
• Manual dexterity for clinical procedures and computer use; adequate vision, hearing, and speech.

All candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position. The American with Disabilities Act (ADA) requires that reasonable accommodations be made for qualified individuals to help perform the essential functions of the position.

South Central Regional Medical Center is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, gender, national origin, age, disability, or genetic information.