Advanced Nurse Practitioner

We are looking for a Full Time, Part Time and/or PRN Urgent Care Nurse Practitioner to diagnose and treat health conditions, as well as promote good health practices, in a busy pediatric practice. As an advanced practice registered nurse, you’ll be our go-to person for ensuring the best patient care possible. This job will include conducting physical examinations, interpreting lab tests and overseeing patients’ health. You’ll be both a health practitioner and an educator, supporting disease prevention practices and helping people lead healthy lives. While Pediatric experience is a plus, clinical experience in primary care is vital. As a Nurse Practitioner, you’ll have to work closely with other healthcare professionals, so you should have a team spirit and a positive attitude. Patience, problem-solving skills and communication ability are very important.

There is the option for 8 hour or 12 hour shifts with this position. Weekend shifts are also available, Saturday 9 am to 6 pm and Sunday 12 pm to 6 pm.

Responsibilities

• Examine patients and their medical records
• Order and study diagnostic tests (blood tests, X-rays etc.)
• Diagnose health conditions and illnesses
• Propose treatments for chronic and infectious diseases
• Prescribe medications
• Maintain accurate records and schedules
• Inform patients about their health conditions and prescribed medications
• Educate patients and their family members on diseases, epidemics and prevention
• Oversee patients’ overall health
• Promote good health practices

Skills

• Proven experience as Nurse Practitioner in a clinic, hospital, ER or other setting
• Expertise in primary care and acute care practices
• Knowledge of health and patient care regulations
• Excellent communication skills
• Strong ethics
• Team spirit with a positive attitude
• Patience and cool-headedness
• Willingness to continue gaining knowledge and clinical experience
• Valid nurse practitioner license