Advanced Practice Nurse Practitioner/PA-C - Walk In Clinic
Start date:
Job Type:
Job Details
Join a dynamic healthcare team in the heart of the Midwest region, providing compassionate and comprehensive care in a fast-paced walk-in clinic setting. This role involves collaboration with physicians, registered nurses, and other healthcare professionals to deliver holistic patient care. The Advanced Practice Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant (PA-C) operates within a collaborative management framework, diagnosing, managing, and preventing acute and chronic illnesses while promoting overall wellness.
Position Responsibilities:
- Conduct patient screenings and examinations to assess the need for further healthcare or admission.
- Perform in-office procedures such as laceration repair, foreign body removal, and abscess drainage.
- Order and interpret diagnostic studies including laboratory tests, x-rays, and EKGs.
- Work 12-hour shifts in a busy, team-oriented environment.
- Review medical, surgical, and social histories to develop appropriate care plans.
- Prescribe and administer treatments including medications, injections, suturing, and wellness counseling.
- Adhere to OSHA standards and state medical board regulations.
- Participate in mandatory compliance and training programs, maintaining confidentiality and HIPAA compliance.
- Refer patients to primary care providers and disease management programs as needed.
- Meet clinical performance targets and contribute to interdisciplinary teams.
Education:
Master’s degree or higher in nursing with completion of an accredited graduate-level advanced practice education program.
Experience:
Minimum of 2 years clinical experience in a practice setting performing relevant procedures and patient care.
Requirements:
- Licensure as a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner consistent with clinical practice area and patient population.
- Current state licensure and BLS certification prior to patient care; ACLS and PALS certification required post-hire.
- DEA and CDS eligibility.
- Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office and electronic communication.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to manage time effectively and adapt to change.
- Valid driver’s license and ability to travel independently to assigned regional locations.
- Physical ability to perform clinical duties including prolonged sitting, bending, lifting up to 50 lbs, and manual dexterity.
This position offers a supportive work environment with opportunities for professional growth in a regional healthcare system serving a broad six-county area in the Midwest.
