Position Summary

The Nurse Practitioner will provide comprehensive healthcare services to patients seeking urgent medical attention as well as occupational health services.This role involves assessing, diagnosing, and treating a wide range of acute illnesses and injuries. 

Our urgent care centers are open 7 days a week. The Nurse Practitioner will work three 12-hour shifts a week from 8am-8pm. 

Position Responsibilities

Includes but is not limited to:

- Conduct thorough physical examinations and obtain medical histories

- Perform DOT physicals

- Diagnose and treat acute illnesses and injuries

- Order and interpret diagnostic tests such as X-rays, lab work, and EKGs

- Develop and implement treatment plans, including prescribing medications and therapies

- Provide patient education on health maintenance and disease prevention

- Perform minor procedures, such as suturing, splinting, and wound care

- Collaborate with healthcare team members to ensure continuity of care

- Maintain accurate and timely patient records using electronic health record (EHR) systems

- Participate in quality improvement initiatives and ongoing professional development

Position Experience Required

-Minimum of 2 years of experience in urgent care or ER preferred

-Strong clinical skills and the ability to work independently

Position Qualifications

- Master’s or Doctoral degree in Nursing from an accredited program

- Current Nurse Practitioner license in NJ

- Certification as a Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) 

- Active NJ CDS and DEA license

- BLS certification

- Obtain National Registry of Certified Medical Examiners certification within 6 months of accepting the job

 

Physical Requirements: 
N: Never       O: Occasionally (<20%)       F: Frequently (20%-80%)       C: Constantly (>80%)           Lifting <20lbs C Standing F Sitting O Lifting 20-50lbs C Climbing O Kneeling F Lifting>50lbs F Crouching O Reaching F Carrying C Hearing C Walking F Pushing C Talking F Vision C             Environmental Conditions:           Noise O Varied Temperatures O Cleaning Agents O Noxious odors N Patient Exposure C Operative Equipment O