Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant - Urgent Care

Job Ref: 30880
Category: Physician Assistant
Location:
Digital Way, Maynard, MA, Digital Way, Maynard, MA 01754

Department: Urgent Care Maynard
Schedule: Per Diem
Shift: Day/Eve shift
Hours: 8:00-8:00, 9:00-5:00

 Job Summary
 

  • The Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant (NP/PA) provides evaluation and management to urgent care clinic patients.  This work will be in collaboration with the supervising urgent care physician involved in the patient’s care.
  • The supervising physician of record will be an Emerson Practice Associate (EPA) physician for purposes of establishing a collaboration agreement for licensure and prescribing status as well as periodic performance reviews. The degree of autonomy of the NP/PA’s daily practice will depend on the details of each particular clinic and the preferences and skills of the NP/PA.
  • The NP/PA works in accordance with Hospital privileges. 

Minimum Qualifications
  • Education
    • Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN), Master’s or Doctoral Degree required
  • Experience
    • Previous experience in an Urgent care and/or emergency department environment strongly preferred.
    • At least 5 years experience working as a PA or NP
  • Licensure and/or Certification
    • Current license as a Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant in Massachusetts required.
    • National certification with recertification as required every six years (this is required for Massachusetts licensure)
    • Must be able to attain and maintain privileges at Emerson Hospital as Nurse Practitioner.
    • BLS healthcare provider required.
  • Skills
    • Excellent customer service skills.
    • Must be able to read, write, and communicate in English.
    • Computer skills required.
    • Ability to maintain confidential information.