Urgent Care NP/PA: Lead Patient Care & Quick Diagnoses

Mary Washington Healthcare; King George (VA); On-site; USD 81,000 - 101,000; 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 operates under limited direction and coordinates with an APN lead or Medical Director, performing exams, diagnostics and patient education.

Responsibilities include ordering tests, interpreting results, prescribing medications, managing wounds, and developing care plans.

Qualifications

• MSN required.
• Virginia RN license 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.

Responsibilities

• Performs and provides treatments for minor acute illness and patient examinations.
• Determines abnormal conditions by administering or ordering diagnostic tests and interpreting results.
• Performs therapeutic procedures and manages wounds and infections.
• Instructs patients on therapeutic regimens and wellness.
• Develops patient management plans and records progress notes.
• Prescribes pharmaceuticals and refers to specialists as appropriate.
• Demonstrates professional, empathetic patient interactions and teamwork.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Customer service

Leadership

Education

Master of Science in Nursing

Master’s degree in Physician Assistant studies

Job description

Mary Washington Healthcare in Virginia seeks a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to provide direct patient care in an urgent care setting. The role operates under limited direction and coordinates with an APN lead or Medical Director, performing exams, diagnostics and patient education.

Responsibilities include ordering tests, interpreting results, prescribing medications, managing wounds, and developing care plans.