Urgent Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant (NP/PA) Job at 77 consultants, Lancaster, CA

  • 77 consultants
  • Lancaster, CA

Job Description

Description

 This contract position is exclusively on-site and offers a unique opportunity to provide immediate care and contribute to the well-being of our community.

In this role, you will play a crucial part in delivering high-quality urgent care services, ensuring patients receive timely and effective treatment. You will work alongside a team of healthcare professionals who are committed to providing the best possible care. This is an excellent opportunity for those looking to make a significant impact in the medical field while enjoying a competitive hourly wage of $180 - $200.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct patient assessments and evaluations in an urgent care setting
  • Provide diagnosis and treatment for a wide range of acute conditions
  • Perform minor procedures and administer vaccinations
  • Manage patient care plans and follow-up treatments
  • Work collaboratively with healthcare team members to enhance patient outcomes
  • Educate patients and families on health maintenance and disease prevention
  • Document patient interactions and maintain accurate medical records
  • Ensure compliance with healthcare regulations and protocols

Requirements

 

- **Electronic Medical Record (EMR) System:** Health Connect

t - **Coverage Period:** Immediate start for a duration of 3 months.

- **Shift Schedule:** 12:00 PM to 10:30 PM, four shifts weekly, including every other weekend and holiday coverage.

- **Call Responsibilities:** No on-call duties required.

- **Patient Demographics and Case Types:** Focused on urgent care and same-day visits that address episodic health issues. Typical cases include cold and flu management, suturing, X-ray evaluations, incision and drainage, fracture care, and toenail removal. Providers must possess significant experience in high-acuity settings, either in standalone urgent care facilities or emergency departments, with a minimum of 1 year of relevant experience within the last 3 years.

- **Patient Volume:** Anticipate 3 scheduled patients per hour, accounting for 2 blocks designated for mentor spots. Appointment duration is 20 minutes for both in-person and video visits, and 10 minutes for telephone consultations. Familiarity with telehealth modalities is necessary, although the majority of consultations will be face-to-face.

- **Support Staff Availability:** Dedicated Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs) and Medical Assistants (MAs) will provide support.

- **Certifications and Qualifications:** Candidates must hold a valid California license, a furnishing license for Nurse Practitioners or Physician Assistants, Basic Life Support (BLS), and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certifications

. - **Board Certification Requirement:** Must be a Board Certified Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA).

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Contract work, Shift work

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