Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant- Urgent Care - Pool/As Needed Job Listing at ProHealth Care in Pewaukee, WI (Job ID 1208198400A2)

Description

We invite you to begin your story with ProHealth Medical Group. With 11 urgent care locations throughout Waukesha County, you can be an integral part of improving the health of our community. Opportunities within ProHealth Medical Group range from family and internal medicine to specialty practices like allergy, cardiology, dermatology, OB/GYN, orthopedics, pediatrics, and podiatry; with this opportunity focusing on work within Urgent Care. 

If you're like us and are passionate about providing exceptional patient care, we'd like to meet you!

We Offer: 

• A culture that's warm, welcoming, and vibrant.
• A team-oriented work environment where opinions are respected and teamwork is valued.
• Leading-edge technology with opportunities to learn and grow.
• Highly competitive wages, an outstanding benefits package and resources to help you further your education.

Job Summary: 

The Advanced Practice Provider (APP) in Urgent Care will provide diagnostic and therapeutic health care to patients through assessment, diagnosis, and treatment in collaboration with a designated PHMG physician. This role involves managing patient care from birth to geriatric age, focusing on acute illnesses within the ambulatory care setting.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct patient assessments, diagnoses, and treatments for individuals from birth to geriatric age.
• Obtain and document comprehensive medical histories according to PHMG standards, state regulations, and collaborative agreements.
• Interpret and evaluate patient care data to determine appropriate management and treatment plans.
• Order and interpret diagnostic studies relevant to clinical specialty and perform minor and routine procedures.
• Encourage patient participation in their care through counseling, education, and discussion of treatment options and outcomes.
• Coordinate referral services and manage a variety of ancillary services.
• Prescribe, recommend, and regulate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic therapies, including controlled substances as warranted.
• Consult with supervising physician as necessary.
• Document patient encounters, assessments, and communications in a timely manner.
• Provide clinical direction and delegation to nursing staff, ensuring follow-through on patient care recommendations.
• Identify and create educational opportunities for staff and students, fostering professional development.
• Participate in APP governance, adhering to practice standards, and engage in quality improvement processes.

Licensure:

Current state of Wisconsin Registered Nurse License or a Multi-state Nursing License from a participating NLC state.

Certification as an Advanced Practice Nurse Prescriber by the Wisconsin State Board of Nursing.

Certification by ANCC or AANP for Nurse Practitioners or Physician Assistant license issued by the state of practice.

PA-C certification by the NCCPA.

DEA registration or eligibility to obtain.

Certifications:

AHA Basic Life Support for the Healthcare Provider (BLS) or an equivalent certification.

Education:

Master's degree in Nursing for Nurse Practitioners.

Bachelor's degree for Physician Assistants.

Experience:

A minimum of 2 years of clinical experience is preferred; new graduates are considered if highly qualified.

Additional Requirements:

Ability to adjust work schedule with ample notification.

Willingness to travel to various clinic sites.

Demonstrated ability to work independently within a collaborative practice agreement as directed by Wisconsin state law.

Effective teamwork skills within the healthcare environment.

About Us:

ProHealth Care is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to an inclusive work environment and values the perspectives of our people. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.