Advanced Practice Provider- Urgent Care Elizabeth City (PRN)

City/State

Elizabeth City, NC

Work Shift

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Provider Specialty

Urgent Care

Overview:

PRN  APP: Sentara Urgent Care - Elizabeth City, NC

The Urgent Care APP (NP or PA) is responsible for the provision of health care services to individuals, families, and/or groups who receive their care under the auspices of Sentara Medical Group (SMG). Health care services include conducting health assessments, prescribing/providing treatments/interventions, performing occupational medicine regulatory exams, and performing procedures.in a walk-in Urgent Care center. Health care services are provided under the direction and supervision of the assigned physician(s) (collaborative agreement). The PA is expected to participate in quality assurance and improvement activities, engage in member of the team activities, and use resources (human and material) appropriately.

Requires flexibility in schedule to include weekends, evenings, holidays and 12 hour shifts. Requires flexibility to move between regional Urgent Care locations at the direction of administration. Must be able to work independently, under direct or indirect supervision. Must have astute situational awareness and the ability to move quickly without compromising quality or customer service. The PA maintains continuing education credits as prescribed by licensing body and SMG and maintains prescriptive authority; acquires special clinical competencies as required by the group; participates in quality assurance and utilization management activities; and assists with risk management functions. National Registry of Certified Medical Examiners (NRCME) --- not required at time of offer, but expectation to complete within 30 days of employment. Prescription Authority-VA staff only

• 2-3 shifts per month
• Scheduling Flexibility
• 8 or 12-Hour Shifts (depending on day of week)
• Malpractice and Tail coverage

Education

• Masters Level Degree (Required)
  • NP or PA

Certification/Licensure

• NP/PA State License (Required)
• DEA (Required)
• DOT- Department of Transportation (Highly Preferred)
• BLS (Required)
• ACLS

Experience

•  minimum of 1-2 years of experience as a practicing provider in an urgent, immediate, or emergency care setting

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Providers at Sentara are eligible for special benefits such as Annual CME Allowance and 100% malpractice and tail coverage.

Sentara Health is an equal opportunity employer and prides itself on the diversity and inclusiveness of its close to an almost 30,000-member workforce. Diversity, inclusion, and belonging is a guiding principle of the organization to ensure its workforce reflects the communities it serves.

In support of our mission “to improve health every day,” this is a tobacco-free environment.

For positions that are available as remote work, Sentara Health employs providers in the following states:

North Carolina, Nevada, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, West Virginia and Wisconsin.