Job Description

We are searching for a full time Urgent Care Nurse Practitioner for our Norwalk, CT. center. The NP will assist in the care of patients and assist in directing staff in the support of care of patients. Reports the Center Administrator and Lead Physician.

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.

Salary: $60 per hour or above negotiable.

Qualifications:

• Valid Nurse Practitioner License
• Some Urgent Care experience required
• Current CPR certification
• Demonstrated understanding of the concepts of universal precautions, HIPAA and OSHA
• Outgoing, friendly demeanor
• Team player, excellent verbal and communication skills, adaptable in different situations, pos­sesses excellent client interaction skills, able to multi-task and work independently.

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.

Today, with more than 250 clinics and 800 in-network physicians caring for over 6 million patients a year, we are the nation's leading provider of urgent care, accessible primary care, and occupational medicine.

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