Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant - Urgent Care

Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant - Urgent Care

Job Ref: 32674
Category: Nurse Practitioner
Location:

830 Constitution Ave, Littleton, MA 01460

Department: Urgent Care Littleton
Schedule: Full Time
Shift: Day/Eve shift
Hours: 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Pay Range: $55.00 - $95.00 per hour

Job Summary

• The Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant (NP/PA) provides evaluation and management to urgent care clinic patients. This work will be in collaboration with the supervising urgent care physician involved in the patient’s care.
• The supervising physician of record will be an Emerson Practice Associate (EPA) physician for purposes of establishing a collaboration agreement for licensure and prescribing status as well as periodic performance reviews. The degree of autonomy of the NP/PA’s daily practice will depend on the details of each particular clinic and the preferences and skills of the NP/PA.
• The NP/PA works in accordance with Hospital privileges.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education
  • Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN), Master’s or Doctoral Degree required
• Experience
  • Previous experience in an Urgent care and/or emergency department environment strongly preferred.
  • At least 5 years experience working as a PA or NP
• Licensure and/or Certification
  • Current license as a Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant in Massachusetts required.
  • National certification with recertification as required every six years (this is required for Massachusetts licensure)
  • Must be able to attain and maintain privileges at Emerson Hospital as Nurse Practitioner.
  • BLS healthcare provider required.
• Skills
  • Excellent customer service skills.
  • Must be able to read, write, and communicate in English.
  • Computer skills required.
  • Ability to maintain confidential information.