NP or PA - Urgent Care

Mary Washington Healthcare; King George (VA); On-site; USD 122,000 - 152,000; Full time

Job summary

Mary Washington Healthcare in Virginia seeks a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to provide direct patient care in an urgent care setting. The role reports to an APN lead or Medical Director, with emphasis on clinical assessment, treatment, and patient education.

Responsibilities include performing exams, ordering tests, prescribing medications, and coordinating care with the health system. A strong focus on compassion, teamwork, and adherence to Studer Principles guides daily practice.

Qualifications

• MS in Nursing is required.
• Virginia RN license or eligibility required.
• Master's in Physician Assistant studies required.
• Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant Virginia license or eligible required.
• AHA BLS Provider CPR required at hire.
• Proficient leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct patient care in urgent care and performs initial assessments.
• Orders and interprets diagnostic tests and refers to appropriate care centers.
• Performs injections, immunizations, suturing, and wound management.
• Counsels patients on regimens and wellness.
• Develops patient management plans and documents progress.
• Prescribes medications as appropriate.
• Coordinates services with coworkers and departments; handles stressful situations calmly.
• Maintains professional, empathetic patient interactions.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education

Master of Science in Nursing

Master's degree in Physician Assistant studies

RN license (Virginia) or eligible

Job description

Start the day excited to make a difference…end the day knowing you did. Come join our team.

Job Summary

The Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant is responsible for providing direct patient care to assigned patients within an urgent care setting. The Nurse Practitioner is a professional level position working under limited direction yet in coordination with an APN lead. The Physician’s Assistant 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.
• Performs 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

• Master of Science in Nursing, required
• Registered Nurse licensed to practice in Virginia or eligible required
• Master's degree in Physician Assistant studies required
• Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant Virginia License or eligible, required
• AHA BLS Provider CPR required at hire
• Proficient leadership skills.

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 Pay Range

$58.61 - $73.26