EmblemHealth
Location
Staten Island, NY | United States
Job description
Job Summary
We are seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant with urgent care experience to provide urgent care medical services in collaboration with our physicians. Join us in pursuit of high-quality patient care to provide a full scope of urgent care services including but not limited to diagnosis and treatment of adult and pediatric urgent medical and minor traumatic conditions and coordination of care.
Responsibilities
* Provide quality clinical diagnostic assessments in the delivery of a full scope of urgent care services treating both adult and pediatric patients.
* Obtain and document patient history as appropriate to chief complaint or reason for visit. Collect, record, and maintain patient information, such as medical histories, reports, and examination results.
* Order and review all laboratory tests and x-rays results, provide recommendation for treatment plan and refer patients accordingly for specialty provider follow up care.
* Diagnose and treat disease and injuries including minor laceration repairs and splinting of minor orthopedic injuries.
* Treat acute, episodic, or chronic illness, independently or as part of a healthcare team.
* Prescribe medication in accordance with New York state and federal law.
* Provide relationship-centered care, taking into account the patient's psychosocial and physical needs.
* Collaborate with other clinicians and staff members to ensure continuity of care of patients.
* Follow-up with patients regarding progress in high risk or emergency cases.
* Perform other job-related duties as required. Attend staff educational programs and meetings.
Qualifications:
Nurse Practitioner
* Master of Science degree in Nursing (MSN)
* Graduate of a Nurse Practitioner education program registered by the New York State Education Department.
* Certification as a Nurse Practitioner from a New York State approved accrediting body - American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP),
* Must possess current, unrestricted New York State Registered Nurse license
Physician Assistant
* Bachelor of Science degree in Physician Studies (R)
* Master of Science degree in Physician Studies (P)
* Graduate of a Physician Assistant program accredited by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA) (R)
* Current NCCPA Board Certification from the National Commission on the Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) (R)
Additional Qualifications:
* 3+ years' experience practicing in an Urgent Care Center treating adult and pediatric urgent medical conditions and minor traumatic injuries.
* Demonstrated competency in triage, diagnosis, and treatment to assure high standards of patient care and safety are maintained.
* Must possess active Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) registration or be eligible for registration
* Must possess active Medicare/Medicaid Enrollment or be eligible to enroll
* BLS Required; ACLS certification Required
* Must possess strong communication skills both oral and written
* Comfortable with the use of Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system and Microsoft Office
Competitive Base Salary
* Malpractice Insurance
* Continuing Medical Education (CME) Reimbursement
* Medical/Dental/Vision Health Insurance
* 401K Retirement Plan
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