Per Diem Family Nurse Practitioner - Morristown, NJ Urgent Care

Urgent Care Physicians of New Jersey LLC; Morristown (NJ); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Morristown seeks Family Nurse Practitioners or Physician Assistants to deliver direct patient care in urgent care settings. Candidates must have an unrestricted NJ license, prior urgent care experience, and strong communication skills. The role requires weekend availability and provides opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Must be available to work weekends and a minimum of 2-4 shifts per month.
• Experience in urgent care or walk-in centers required.
• DEA registration with DOJ
• DOT certification within 6 months of hire
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills

Responsibilities

• Provide and manage direct patient care, including physical examinations.
• Order diagnostic tests and interpret results.
• Perform therapeutic procedures.
• Prescribe pharmaceuticals and treatment regimens.
• Develop and implement patient management plans.
• Regularly communicate with patients regarding care.
• Support practice operations when necessary.
• Travel to other sites as needed.

Skills

Excellent interpersonal communication skills

Excellent team skills

Education

Unrestricted license in the State of New Jersey

DOT certified

Tools

CDS registration

DEA registration

DOT certification

Job description

Description

*** Mon - Sun 10am-10pm. Must be available to work weekends and a minimum of 2-4 shifts per month ***

Position

Family Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant

Reports to

Medical Director (as assigned)

Summary

Urgent Care Physicians of New Jersey LLC provides immediate medical care to those in need throughout the Atlantic Health Urgent Care Network. We are seeking Family Nurse Practitioners or Physician Assistants for our urgent care centers in the Morristown and Morris County area. Prior urgent care or walk-in center experience is required. As a rapidly growing company, there are advancement and professional development opportunities. Compensation commensurate with experience.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide and manage direct patient care, including physical examinations and the counseling of patients towards compliance with treatment
• Order diagnostic tests, such as x-rays, electrocardiograms, and laboratory tests, and interpret results accordingly
• Perform therapeutic procedures such as incision and drainage, splinting, suturing, infection management and wound care
• Prescribe pharmaceuticals and treatment regimens as appropriate to assessed medical conditions
• Develop and implement patient management plans, record progress notes, and, moreover, deliver continuity of care (including referral of patients to specialists and to other relevant patient care components, as medically necessary and appropriate)
• Regularly communicate with patients regarding testing results, follow‑up care, and additional information
• Will support practice operations, such as triaging patients, when necessary
• Will travel to other sites when necessary

Requirements

• License (unrestricted and in good standing) in the State of New Jersey
• Controlled dangerous substance registration with the State of New Jersey
• Registration with the Drug Enforcement Administration of the U.S. Department of Justice
• DOT certified within first 6 months of employment
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills
• Excellent team skills