Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant

Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant

Plans, evaluates, and implements high-quality medical care with appropriate resource management to patients, both adults and children, in cooperation with center physicians.

Job Description

• Adheres to the service and courtesy standard of WellStreet Urgent Care by delivering the highest standard of patient satisfaction at all times.
• Provides patient care within the respective clinical area which complies with the Professional Staff Bylaws, rules and regulations, and WellStreet Urgent Care policies and procedures.
• Provides and/or serves as a resource for patient/family and staff education.
• Provides an authenticated report of all services rendered and maintains accurate and complete records in an acceptable manner.
• Completes necessary documentation and ensures communication to facilitate patient care and appropriate reimbursement.
• Participates in meetings/activities as required to support operations of the urgent care center.
• Participates in activities that enhance professional development, completes and maintains certification in BLS or ACLS (ATLS, PALS, or NALS optional), and maintains any additional specialty training/certifications as required by the area assigned.
• Performs other responsibilities as required.

Requirements

• Advanced degree from an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program of study.
• Licensed Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant in accordance with the state of Georgia.
• 2 years of experience in urgent care or emergency medicine preferred.
• Current DEA registration preferred.
• Meets eligibility requirements for credentialing as part of the WellStreet Urgent Care medical staff.
• BLS certification is required.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with patients, families, and other employees.