Advanced Nurse Practitioner - First Care

Healthcare Staffing; Coshocton (OH); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Healthcare Staffing is seeking a Nurse Practitioner for the Genesis Urgent Care center in Coshocton, Ohio. The NP will provide comprehensive care, perform evaluations and procedures, and coordinate care with physicians and other providers.

This role requires at least five years of clinical experience, a Bachelor's degree in a health-related field, and current certifications. The position offers opportunities to impact patient wellness and preventive care education.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years clinical experience.
• Must have Adult or Family Practice Certification.
• Ability to communicate well in an oral and written manner.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate care with collaborating physician.
• Perform pertinent physical exams and evaluations.
• Educate patients on wellness and prevention.

Skills

Clinical experience

Communication skills

Medication preparation

Patient care

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a health-related field

Current Ohio RN License

Certification as Nurse Practitioner

Tools

Current CPR certification

ACLS certification

Job description

Position Details

Work Shift: Day Shift (United States of America). Scheduled Weekly Hours: 12. Department: Genesis Advanced Immediate Care.

Overview of Position

The Nurse Practitioner (NP) provides comprehensive care to patients visiting the Genesis Urgent Care center. The NP provides a broad range of evaluation and procedures within the NP's scope of practice that would otherwise be performed by the physician.

Essential Duties

• Works with the collaborating physician and department administration to meet needs of patients and the organization.
• Performs pertinent physical exams and clinical evaluations of assigned patients and documents findings in the medical record.
• Performs procedures within the NP scope of practice as required for diagnostic and/or therapeutic purposes.
• Orders and reviews laboratory tests and diagnostic studies as required. Notifies the attending physician of any problems that may require immediate attention or intervention and coordinates any required nursing interventions.
• Coordinates transition to the patient’s primary care physician or other appropriate providers for care of chronic conditions or otherwise that cannot be met in the urgent care clinic.
• Maintains balance between outcome, cost and process.
• Works closely with patients and families to provide education on wellness, prevention and early intervention.
• Functions as clinician, collaborator, consultant, and educator to accomplish desired clinical outcomes.
• Functions as a self-directed professional using knowledge of nursing theory and advanced practice.
• Maintains comprehensive knowledge of physical assessment, diagnostic studies, differential diagnosis, pathophysiology and pharmacology.

Qualifications

• BSN or Bachelor’s degree in a health‑related field and current Ohio RN License.
• Certification as Nurse Practitioner.
• Minimum five (5) years clinical experience.
• Valid certificate to prescribe in accordance with sections 4732.48-4723.483 of the Ohio Revised Code, Rules of Ohio Board of Nursing and in the Ohio Board of Nursing formulary.
• Must have Adult Certification or Family Practice Certification.
• Current CPR certification.
• One year of experience in acute care setting, and current ACLS certified.
• Ability to communicate well in an oral and written manner, as well as the ability to observe, assess, guide, and evaluate others.
• Ability to read, calculate and prepare medication, as well as the ability to observe and analyze any resulting reactions and apply clinical knowledge.
• Ability to collect data, interpret findings, set priorities and carry out established plan.
• Demonstrated competence in age‑specific patient care.

Working Conditions / Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit, stand, stoop, push, pull, bend, and walk for extended periods of time.
• Ability to lift 25 pounds to waist level.
• Will be assigned to be on call as needed.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

Genesis is committed to being an equal opportunity employer. Selection of applicants for employment is based only on qualifications and the requirements of a specific job. Our mission is to provide compassionate, quality healthcare.