Urgent Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant

We are searching for a full time Urgent Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant for our new West Haven CT. center, opening in February. The NP or PA will assist in the care of patients and assist in directing staff in the support of care of patients.

Centers are opened 7 days per week from 8 AM to 8 PM, Monday – Friday and 8 AM to 5 PM on weekends. Full time and Part time openings available, 36 hour work weeks and full Benefits and Competitive compensation.

Qualifications:

• Valid NP or PA License
• Some Urgent Care experience required
• Current CPR certification

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform triage of newly registered patients
• Direct patients to available examination rooms and ensure rooms are set up based on patient initial complaint
• Collect biological specimens and perform testing when requested
• Ensure each room is cleaned after each patient encounter
• Wound care when indicated
• Perform Electrocardiograms when indicated
• Work in conjunction with the center administrator to monitor medical supplies
• Work in conjunction with the nursing staff to call back patients to ensure patient satisfaction
• Assist physician with patient care when requested
• Sterilization of all medical instruments after use
• Interview clinical staff
• Ensure center compliance with medical protocols
• Assist medical director with the proper functioning of laboratory – including running controls, proficiency testing, trouble shooting instrument problems
• Scheduling of nursing staff to ensure coverage during all hours of operation
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.