What are the responsibilities and job description for the Part-time Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant position at Oakridge Urgent Care?
Urgent Care in Hudson Oaks, TX seeks friendly, experienced Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner for part-time position in a fast paced clinic. Scheduled 12-24 hrs./wk, 12 hour shifts M-F (8am - 8pm), 8 hours on Sat. (9am - 5pm), 6 hours on Sunday (10am - 4pm), work 2 weekends per month. Malpractice will be reimbursed after 1 year of employment. No paid vacation, health insurance, sick leave or continuing Ed offered.
The job description of a nurse practitioner includes 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. You should have experience in one of the following Nurse Practitioner specialties: acute care, neonatal care, pediatrics, cardiology, family health, women’s health or psychiatry. Extensive clinical experience on 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 important. If you’re dedicated to advancing your knowledge and clinical expertise through research and professional discourse, we’d like to meet you.
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
- Advance professional knowledge and conduct research
Skills
- Proven experience as Nurse Practitioner in a clinic, hospital, ER or other setting
- Expertise in primary care, acute care and chronic 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
- Master’s degree
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: From $60.00 per hour
Medical Specialty:
- Urgent Care
Experience:
- Nurse Practitioners: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Certified Nurse Practitioner (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $60