QUICKmed Urgent Care is looking for a Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant to diagnose and treat health conditions, as well as promote good health practices. As an advanced practice registered nurse, you’ll be our go-to person for ensuring the best patient care possible. 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