Nurse Practitioner - Urgent Care
Bronx, New York, United States
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Job Summary

Occupation Nurse Practitioner
Specialty Urgent Care
Salary $110 – $150 yearly
Degree Required DNP MSN/MSRN
Position Type Full-Time
Work Environment Clinic/Private Practice Outpatient
Location Bronx, New York, United States
Visa Sponsorship No

Job Description

Last Update: 11/20/24

At Essen Health Care, we care for that!

As the largest privately held multispecialty medical group in the Bronx, we provide high-quality, compassionate, and accessible medical care to some of the most vulnerable and under-served residents of New York State. Guided by a Population Health model of care, Essen has five integrated clinical divisions offering urgent care, primary care, and specialty services, as well as nursing home staffing and care management. Founded in 1999, our over 20-year commitment has fueled an unwavering dedication toward innovating a better healthcare delivery system. Essen has expanded from a single primary care office to an umbrella organization offering specialties from women’s health to endocrinology, from psychiatry to a vast array of other specialties. All clinical services are offered via telehealth or in-person at over 35 medical offices and at home through the Essen House Calls program.

Essen Health Care is the place Where Care Comes Together! We are looking for the most talented and effective individuals to join our rapidly growing company. With over 1,100 employees and 400+ Practitioners, we care for over 250,000 patients annually in New York City and beyond. From medical providers to administration & operational staff, there is a career here for you. Join our team today!

Job Summary:
The Nurse Practitioner will be part of Essen growing medical professionals. Your primary responsibility will be to provide advanced primary and/or specialty care to our patients. Responsibilities will include but not limited to, performing physical exams, recording patient medical history, creating care plans and administering diagnostic test.

Job Responsibilities

Responsibilities include:

Diagnose and treat acute, episodic, or chronic illness, independently or as part of a healthcare team.
Provide a wide variety of clinical services including treatment of acute episodic conditions such as sore throats, colds, flu-like symptoms, cuts, sprains and minor infections.
Treat minor injuries that may require sutures, splints, or casting.
Assess and recognize more serious conditions and direct patients to the emergency room for advanced care when necessary.
Ensures fulfillment of Essen Health Care commitment for ensuring quality care
Diagnoses and treats variety of diseases in general practice
Collects, records and maintains accurate patient information
Documents items such as: past medical, family, and social history, review of systems, examinations, medications, allergies, assessment and plan
Orders or executes various tests, analyses, and diagnostic images to provide information on patient's condition
Analyzes reports and findings of tests and of examination, and diagnoses condition
Administers or prescribes treatments
Orders lab and imaging tests to determine and manage an immediate treatment plan
Vaccinates patients to immunize patients from communicable diseases
Advises patients concerning diet, hygiene, and methods for prevention of disease
Consult with appropriate medical specialist when necessary; refer patient to subspecialists within network
Providing care to patients in the Urgent Care setting.

Qualifications

Master's Degree in a Nurse Practitioner Program: Family or Adult Geriatrics
Current New York State License as a Nurse Practitioner.
National Board Certification require
American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP)
American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)
Oncology Nursing Certification Corporation (ONCC)
Bilingual (Spanish Speaking) is a plus
EMR/EHR experience a plus
New Grads are Encourage to Apply

Salary: $110,000-$150,000