Advance Practice Provider (APP) - Urgent Care - PRN, Days

Advanced Practice Provider (APP) – As Needed – Urgent CareBreeze Urgent Care is looking for top APP’s. Is that you?Work location: BreezeUrgent Care Clinics – Must be able to float to multiple sitesWork hours: As Needed – Availability to pick up 4-6 shifts a month, 1 major and 1 minor holiday per yearHere’s What You Need

Master’s Degree in Nursing or Physician Assistant (required)

Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program required

1 year as an APP in a family practice setting, urgent care, or related field require)

2 years as an APP in a family practice setting, urgent care, or related field preferred

Suturing experience strongly preferred

RN (TX), NP through TMB, and National Certification or eligible for certification as NP required or

PA (TX), PA through TMB, and National Certification or eligible for certification as PA required

DEA upon hire required

BCLS is required within 30 days of hire and must be maintained every 2 years

What You Will DoAdvanced Practice Provider is responsible for providing direct consumer care to assigned consumers within an urgent care setting. This position works under limited direction yet in coordination with an APP lead. Typical work scenarios require specialized knowledge, critical thinking, sound judgment based upon the principles of biological, physiological, behavioral, and sociological sciences skills, as well as strong customer service skills. Internal contacts include medical staff and management throughout the clinic and health system. External contacts include consumers, physicians, outside medical staff, and community resource services.In addition to the required qualifications, a successful APP PRN will

Performs and provides treatments for minor acute illness, consumer examinations, making initial assessment, initiating treatment and referring to appropriate center of care when applicable.

Determines abnormal conditions by administering or ordering diagnostic tests, such as x-rays, electrocardiograms, and laboratory studies; interpreting test results.

Performs therapeutic procedures by administering injections and immunizations; suturing; managing wounds and infections.

Instructs and counsels consumers by describing therapeutic regimens; giving normal growth and development information and promoting wellness and health maintenance.

Develops and implements consumer management plans, records progress notes, and assists in provision of continuity of care. May be required to supervise ancillary staff.

Prescribes pharmaceuticals, other medications, and treatment regimens as appropriate to assessed medical conditions and refers consumers to specialist and to relevant consumer care options as appropriate.

Demonstrates good organizational skills in coordinating services with co-workers and other departments/services.

Responds to stressful situations in a calm, rational manner and cooperates with all to facilitate integration of services.

Behaves in a professional and empathetic manner to build trust, comfort, understanding, and relationships with consumers and the secondary guest(s) and in-line with consumer and guest service standards.

Procedures:

X-Ray Interpretation

Foreign Body Removal

Fracture or Dislocation Immobilization

History & Physical Examination

Incision & Drainage

Nail Trephination

Nail Removal

Nasal Packing

Preliminary Interpretation of Plain Films

Wound Debridement & Repair

Wound Dressing

Minor Laceration Suturing

Strong oral and written communication skills

Knowledge of national medical best practices within an urgent care setting

Knowledge of and skill in the use of personal computers and related systems and software

Ability to work efficiently under pressure

Ability to work independently and take initiative

Ability to willingly accept responsibility

Ability to set priorities and use good judgement

Additional perks of being a Texas Health Employee

A supportive, team environment with outstanding opportunities for growth.

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