Nurse Practitioner Per Diem - ROX Urgent Care

Roxborough Memorial Hospital; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 83,000 - 124,000; Part time

Job summary

Roxborough Memorial Hospital, part of Prime Healthcare, is seeking a per diem Nurse Practitioner to provide direct patient care in urgent care/emergency settings. The role requires PA licensure and ACNP/FNP/AGACNP certification options, with preferred urgent care or emergency medicine background.

Responsibilities include diagnosing and treating acute and chronic illnesses, ordering tests, collaborating with physicians, and educating patients.

Qualifications

• Current NP license in Pennsylvania or eligibility to practice.
• Certification as ACNP, FNP, or AGACNP required/preferred.
• Experience in urgent care, emergency medicine, or related field preferred.
• BLS and ACLS certification.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills; able to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care, including assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up for acute and chronic illnesses.
• Perform and interpret diagnostic tests and imaging as needed.
• Prescribe medications and other treatments as appropriate.
• Collaborate with physicians and other healthcare professionals for comprehensive care.
• Educate patients and families on health maintenance and disease prevention.
• Maintain accurate patient records and participate in quality improvement initiatives.
• Handle administrative tasks and patient communication; ensure compliance with healthcare regulations.

Skills

Urgent care

Emergency medicine

Patient education

Independent work

Education

ACNP

FNP

AGACNP

Tools

EHR systems

Job description

Overview

Join an award-winning team of dedicated professionals committed to our core values of quality, compassion and community! Roxborough Memorial Hospital, a member of Prime Healthcare, offers incredible opportunities to expand your horizons and be part of a community dedicated to making a difference.

Overview

Join an award-winning team of dedicated professionals committed to our core values of quality, compassion and community! Roxborough Memorial Hospital, a member of Prime Healthcare, offers incredible opportunities to expand your horizons and be part of a community dedicated to making a difference.

Roxborough Memorial Hospital is a 131-bed community hospital. The hospital has been serving the medical and health care needs of the Roxborough, Manayunk, East Falls and northwest section of Philadelphia communities for more than a century, having first opened its doors in 1890. Roxborough Memorial Hospitals School of Nursing has been educating nurses since 1898. The hospital is accredited by the Joint Commission on the Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations, the nation's oldest and largest hospital accreditation agency.

Responsibilities

Provide direct patient care, including assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up for acute and chronic illnesses.

• Perform and interpret diagnostic tests such as lab work and x-rays.


• Prescribe medications and other treatments as appropriate.


• Collaborate with physicians, specialists, and other healthcare professionals to ensure comprehensive patient care.


• Educate patients and their families on health maintenance and disease prevention.


• Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records.


• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and adhere to established clinical protocols.


• Handle administrative tasks as needed, including documentation and patient communication.


• Ensure compliance with all healthcare regulations and standards.

Per Diem

Qualifications

• Current Nurse Practitioner (NP) license in the state of Pennsylvania.


• Certification as an Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (ACNP), Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP), or Adult- Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP).


• Experience in urgent care, emergency medicine, or a related field.


• BLS and ACLS certification.


• Strong clinical skills with the ability to work independently.


• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.


• Flexibility to work per diem shifts, including weekends and holidays as needed.

Employment Status

Per Diem

Shift

Variable

Equal Employment Opportunity

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