Nurse Practitioner - Urgent Care

Essen Health Care; New York (AK, NY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking healthcare provider dedicated to delivering high-quality, compassionate care. As a Nurse Practitioner, you will play a vital role in diagnosing and treating patients, ensuring their well-being through advanced primary and specialty care. With a commitment to quality and a focus on underserved communities, this position offers the chance to make a meaningful impact. Collaborate with a dynamic team of healthcare professionals, and enjoy opportunities for professional growth and development in a supportive environment. This is your chance to be part of a transformative healthcare journey.

Benefits

Loan repayment opportunities

Potential bonuses/incentives

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Nurse Practitioner Program required.
• 3+ years of experience in acute care for experienced NPs.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and treat acute and chronic illnesses.
• Perform physical exams and create care plans.
• Vaccinate patients and advise on disease prevention.

Skills

Diagnosing and treating illnesses

Patient assessment

Administering treatments

Bilingual (Spanish speaking)

Consulting with specialists

Education

Master's Degree in Nurse Practitioner Program

National Board Certification (AANP or ANCC)

Tools

EMR/EHR systems

Job description

Overview

At Essen Health Care, we care for that!

As the largest privately held multispecialty medical group in the Bronx, we provide high-quality, compassionate, and accessible medical care to some of the most vulnerable and under-served residents of New York State. Guided by a Population Health model of care, Essen has five integrated clinical divisions offering urgent care, primary care, and specialty services, as well as nursing home staffing and care management. Founded in 1999, our over 20-year commitment has fueled an unwavering dedication toward innovating a better healthcare delivery system. Essen has expanded from a single primary care office to an umbrella organization offering specialties from women’s health to endocrinology, from psychiatry to a vast array of other specialties. All clinical services are offered via telehealth or in-person at over 35 medical offices and at home through the Essen House Calls program.

Essen Health Care is the place Where Care Comes Together! We are looking for the most talented and effective individuals to join our rapidly growing company. With over 1,100 employees and 400+ Practitioners, we care for over 250,000 patients annually in New York City and beyond. From medical providers to administration & operational staff, there is a career here for you. Join our team today!

Job Summary

Job Summary: The Nurse Practitioner will be part of Essen's growing team of medical professionals. Your primary responsibility will be to provide advanced primary and/or specialty care to our patients. Responsibilities will include but are not limited to, performing physical exams, recording patient medical history, creating care plans, and administering diagnostic tests.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities include:

• Diagnose and treat acute, episodic, or chronic illnesses, independently or as part of a healthcare team.
• Provide a wide variety of clinical services including treatment of acute episodic conditions such as sore throats, colds, flu-like symptoms, cuts, sprains, and minor infections.
• Treat minor injuries that may require sutures, splints, or casting.
• Assess and recognize more serious conditions and direct patients to the emergency room for advanced care when necessary.
• Ensure fulfillment of Essen Health Care's commitment to quality care.
• Diagnose and treat a variety of diseases in general practice.
• Collect, record, and maintain accurate patient information.
• Document items such as: past medical, family, and social history, review of systems, examinations, medications, allergies, assessments, and plans.
• Order or perform various tests, analyses, and diagnostic images to provide information on the patient's condition.
• Analyze reports and findings of tests and examinations, and diagnose conditions.
• Administer or prescribe treatments.
• Order lab and imaging tests to determine and manage an immediate treatment plan.
• Vaccinate patients to immunize against communicable diseases.
• Advise patients concerning diet, hygiene, and methods for disease prevention.
• Consult with appropriate medical specialists when necessary; refer patients to subspecialists within the network.

Qualifications

Job Requirements:

• Master's Degree in a Nurse Practitioner Program: Family
• At least 3 years of experience with acute care (RN, UC, ICU, critical care) for experienced NPs
• Current New York State License as a Nurse Practitioner
• National Board Certification (AANP or ANCC) required
• Bilingual (Spanish speaking) is a plus
• Experience with EMR/EHR systems is a plus
• New graduates are encouraged to apply

Salary: $110,000 - $150,000

Salary may include potential bonuses/incentives, and candidates may qualify for loan repayment opportunities.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Essen Health Care is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we seek candidates who desire to work in and serve an ethnically diverse population.