Posted 3w ago

Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant

@ Spectrum Healthcare Solutions
Chicago, Illinois, United States
OnsiteAll Commitments Available
Responsibilities:Performing exams, Ordering tests, Prescribing medications
Requirements Summary:Licensed Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant; urgent care experience preferred; strong knowledge of physiology and acute pain management; excellent communication with children and families.
Technical Tools Mentioned:EMR
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Job Description

Key Job Responsibilities

  • Patient Care: Perform physical exams, take medical histories, and provide treatment for acute illnesses (e.g., infections, rashes) and injuries (e.g., sprains, minor fractures, lacerations).
  • Diagnostics: Order, perform, and interpret laboratory tests (e.g., strep, flu) and X-rays.
  • Procedures: Perform minor surgical procedures, including wound closure, abscess incision and drainage, and foreign body removal.
  • Treatment Planning: Prescribe medications, administer vaccinations, and provide patient education on follow-up care.
  • Documentation: Accurately document patient visits, history, and treatment plans in the Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system.
  • Workflow: Triage patients to differentiate between urgent and emergency cases, ensuring efficient patient throughput
  • Skills: 
  • Strong diagnostic skills, ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment, excellent communication, and proficiency in, or ability to learn, EMR systems.