NP or PA - Urgent Care

Mary Washington Healthcare; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 81,000 - 101,000; Full time

Job summary

Mary Washington Healthcare is seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to deliver direct patient care in an urgent care setting in Virginia. The role involves assessment, treatment, and coordination with the medical team to ensure timely access and quality care.

Candidates must hold an MSN or PA certification, Virginia licensure or eligibility, and BLS. We offer a collaborative environment, professional development, and a competitive compensation range of $58.61 to $73.26 per hour.

Qualifications

• Master of Science in Nursing required.
• Leadership skills and teamwork demonstrated.
• BLS Provider CPR required at hire.
• Virginia license or eligibility for RN/PA.
• EOE and pay transparency statements included.

Responsibilities

• Performs and provides treatments for minor acute illness and patient examinations.
• Orders/interprets diagnostic tests and referrals as needed.
• Administers injections, immunizations, suturing and wound care.
• Counsels patients on regimens, wellness, and prevention.

Skills

Leadership

Education

MSN/Nurse Practitioner or PA cert

Virginia RN license

Virginia PA license

BLS Provider CPR

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

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.