NP or PA - Mary Washington Urgent Care - King George, VA

Mary Washington Healthcare; King George (VA); On-site; USD 81,000 - 101,000; Full time

Job summary

Mary Washington Healthcare in Virginia seeks a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner to join the team under the Medical Director. You will assess patients, order and interpret diagnostics, perform procedures, counsel on wellness, and coordinate care with other services.

The role requires Virginia PA license, BLS, 2+ years of PA experience, and MS in Nursing with ANCC certification. A focus on compassionate care and clinical leadership is essential.

Qualifications

• Master of Science in Nursing required.
• American Nursing Association National Certification Test for Advanced Practice as a Family Nurse Practitioner completed.

Responsibilities

• Performs and provides treatments for minor acute illness, patient examinations, making initial assessment, initiating treatment and referring to appropriate center of care when applicable.
• Determines abnormal conditions by administering or ordering diagnostic tests, such as x-rays, electrocardiograms, and laboratory studies; interpreting test results.
• Perform therapeutic procedures by administering injections and immunizations; suturing; managing wounds and infections.
• Instructs and counsels patients by describing therapeutic regimens; giving normal growth and development information and promoting wellness and health maintenance.
• Develops and implements patient management plans, records progress notes, and assists in provision of continuity of care.
• Prescribes pharmaceuticals, other medications, and treatment regimens as appropriate to assessed medical conditions and refers patients to specialists and to relevant patient care options as appropriate.
• Demonstrates good organizational skills in coordinating services with co-workers and other departments/services.
• Responds to stressful situations in a calm and rational manner and cooperates with all to facilitate integration of services.

Skills

Leadership

Teamwork

Education

Master of Science in Nursing

American Nursing Association National Certification for Family Nurse Practitioner

Job description

Start the day excited to make a difference…end the day knowing you did.

Job Summary

The NP or PA will work under limited direction of the Medical Director. Typical work scenarios may require specialized knowledge, critical thinking, good judgment based upon the principles of biological, physiological, behavioral, and sociological sciences skills, as well as strong customer service skills. Internal contacts include medical staff and management throughout the clinic and health system. External contacts include patients, physicians, outside medical staff, and community resource services.

Essential Functions & Responsibilities

• Performs and provides treatments for minor acute illness, patient examinations, making initial assessment, initiating treatment and referring to appropriate center of care when applicable.
• Determines abnormal conditions by administering or ordering diagnostic tests, such as x-rays, electrocardiograms, and laboratory studies; interpreting test results.
• Perform therapeutic procedures by administering injections and immunizations; suturing; managing wounds and infections.
• Instructs and counsels patients by describing therapeutic regimens; giving normal growth and development information and promoting wellness and health maintenance.
• Develops and implements patient management plans, records progress notes, and assists in provision of continuity of care.
• May be required to supervise ancillary staff.
• Prescribes pharmaceuticals, other medications, and treatment regimens as appropriate to assessed medical conditions and refers patients to specialists and to relevant patient care options as appropriate.
• Demonstrates good organizational skills in coordinating services with co-workers and other departments/services.
• Responds to stressful situations in a calm and rational manner and cooperates with all to facilitate integration of services.
• Behaves in a professional and empathetic manner to build trust, comfort, understanding, and relationships with patients and the secondary guest(s) and in-line with Studer Principles.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required

• Virginia Physician Assistant license required
• AHA BLS Provider CPR required
• Minimum of two years of Physicians Assistant experience.
• Master of Science in Nursing.
• Successful completion of the American Nursing Association National Certification Test for Advanced Practice as a Family Nurse Practitioner.
• Proficient leadership skills.
• Ability to work cooperatively/collaboratively as part of a team, developing productive working relationships with diverse groups of people.

Preferred

• Minimum of two years of experience as Physician Assistant in Urgent Care Clinic and/or Emergency Room.

MWHC will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, and veteran or disability status (EOE).

We are also committed to equitable and transparent compensation practices and comply with all applicable pay transparency and pay equity laws.

Compensation

Compensation Pay Range: $58.61 - $73.26

Working at Mary Washington Healthcare

Whether you are a new grad, experienced clinical professional or wanting to begin a career in healthcare, there is no better place than Mary Washington Healthcare.

As a Great Place to Work-Certified company we treat our Associates like family - with respect, understanding, and communication.

Safety is our top priority As a healthcare system, patient and Associate safety is our priority which is why all Associates will be required to take the following vaccines*: Annual flu vaccine

*MWHC reserves the right to amend this list at any time. Medical and Religious exemptions may apply,.

Will be discussed at interview.