NURSE PRACTITIONER I - URGENT CARE

**Essential Job Functions**

* Evaluates and administers appropriate treatment plan for the urgent care patient in conjunction with the supervising physician.
* Provides patient and/or family information regarding treatment or procedures, condition and expectation during illness or recovery. Provides patient education/counseling and instruction regarding common patient problems.
* Formulates differential diagnoses by priority considering multiple potential mechanisms causing complex acute, critical, and chronic illness states.
* Demonstrates effective verbal, nonverbal, and written communication skills, including documentation according to established standards while maintaining patient confidentiality.
* Displays commitment to expanding his/her knowledge base and views this as a continuous process to maintain professional and personal growth _._
* Other duties as assigned.

**Competency and Experience [Knowledge, Skills and Abilities]**

**Required Qualifications/Experience**

* Master’s degree in nursing
* Strong leadership ability, good organizational skills, independent and critical thinking skills, sound judgment, and knowledge of legal aspects and liability of nursing practice.
* Strong ability to communicate complex and/or controversial topics and concepts to a wide and diverse audience.

**Preferred Qualifications/Experience**

* Doctor of Nursing Practice
* One year experience working as CRNP.
* Experience in Healthcare setting.

**Position Type/Expected Hours of Work**

* Incumbent will be scheduled based on operational need (rotate shifts, standby, on-call, etc.).
* Travel may be expected locally between System locations.