Urgent Care Advanced Practitioner-Bryan Urgent Care - LifePointe

Summary

Provides nursing and medical services to assigned patients according to the Scope of Practice for Nurse Practitioners as identified by the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners OR as a Physician Associate provides primary health care and performs selective medical services under the direction of the Urgent Care Medical Director. In addition to diagnosing and managing acute and chronic illnesses, the Urgent Care Advanced Practitioner emphasizes health promotion and disease prevention;

orders, conducts and interprets diagnostic and laboratory tests, and prescribes pharmacologic agents and non-pharmacological therapies.

Provides nursing and medical services to assigned patients according to the Scope of Practice for Nurse Practitioners as identified by the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners OR as a Physician Associate provides primary health care and performs selective medical services under the direction of the Urgent Care Medical Director. In addition to diagnosing and managing acute and chronic illnesses, the Urgent Care Advanced Practitioner emphasizes health promotion and disease prevention;

orders, conducts and interprets diagnostic and laboratory tests, and prescribes pharmacologic agents and non-pharmacological therapies.

Current Registered Nurse licensure from the State of Nebraska or approved compact state of residence as defined by the Nebraska Nurse Practice Act required. Master of Science degree in Nursing with current Advanced Practice Registered Nurse licensure from the State of Nebraska required. Certification with the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration for prescriptive authority required within 2 months of hire. Certification as Adult Nurse Practitioner or Family Nurse Practitioner preferred.

Prior urgent care experience preferred.

OR

Graduate degree from a Physician’s Assistant program required. Current licensure as a Physician Assistant required. Completion of Bryan credentialing and re-credentialing process required for employment. Certification with the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration for prescriptive authority required within 2 months of hire. Integrated practice agreement with the Medical Director for Urgent Care as required by Nebraska State law is mandatory. Prior Urgent Care experience preferred.

Basic Life Support (CPR) certification required. Bryan Health recognizes American Heart Association (for healthcare professionals), American Red Cross (for healthcare professionals) and the Military Training Network.