Nurse Practitioner - Urgent Care - Terre Haute, IN - MedExpress

MedExpress is a national leader in delivering high-quality, convenient, affordable health care in a patient-centric manner.  MedExpress is now affiliated with UnitedHealth Group.

MedExpress was founded in 2001 in Morgantown, West Virginia, with a commitment to treating each patient as if he/she were our only patient. That same passion and steadfast dedication to patient-focused care continues to define us today. We understand that patients want to be treated with respect, to be listened to, to be understood, to be comforted and to have quality, professional medical treatment all in a timely fashion.

Our Vision
Great Care. Fast.®
Our Values
Exceeding Patient Expectations in a Welcoming Environment.
Our Approach
Genuine. Caring. Friendly.®

At MedExpress, we have developed a unique approach to health care, which is centered on delighting our patients at every opportunity.  With a full medical team, our neighborhood medical centers are open 12 hours a day, every day. We provide a broad scope of services including urgent care, employer health services, and basic wellness and prevention services. There are no appointments needed. We accept most insurance, but its never required to receive affordable care. We also collaborate and coordinate care with other local healthcare providers to ensure the best possible outcomes for our patients and their families.

General Position Description:

Provides outstanding patient care and promotes high quality primary and urgent care services while always ensuring the MedExpress vision and values.

MedExpress Core Responsibilities:

Has a contagious and positive work ethic, inspires others, and models the behaviors of Genuine, Caring, Friendly
Demonstrates effective verbal and written communication that is clear, well-organized, and demonstrates an understanding of audience needs
Through genuine and positive communication, makes each customer feel informed, understood, and special
An effective team player who contributes valuable ideas and feedback and can be counted on to meet commitments
Is able to keep up in the MedExpress environment by facing tasks and challenges with energy and passion
Pursues activities with focus and drive, defines work in terms of success, and can be counted on to complete goals
Adherence to standards of business conduct and compliance
MedExpress Leadership Responsibilities:

Provides clear direction to achieve goals, creating an environment that fosters team commitment and employee engagement
Maintains the perseverance to drive and sustain the changes that occur at MedExpress, while being resilient and flexible, and inspiring and motivating the team
Constantly communicates to the team, is open to opinions and feedback from team members and follows through on commitments
Creates a work environment in which people are able to perform to the best of their abilities
Primary Responsibilities:

All medically related functions performed by a nurse practitioner are to be performed under the supervision of a properly licensed physician
Responsible for the exceptional treatment and communication of care options to every MedExpress patient
Maintains up-to-date working knowledge of the latest changes, updates, and literature relating to medical care
Responsible for the accurate and timely completion of medical charts
After consultation with the AP Program Medical Director, oversees patient issues and concerns which may include but are not limited to patient medical care
Provides and manages direct patient care, including assessments, physical examinations, evaluations, diagnoses and treatment. Works in collaboration with designated Physician(s)
Orders diagnostic tests, including but not limited to: x-ray, electrocardiogram, and laboratory tests and with direct medical oversight, interprets the test results for deviation from normal
Performs procedures, including but not limited to: I&D, splinting, suturing, managing infection, and wound care
Develops and implements patient management plans, records progress notes, and assists in provision of continuity of care. May be required to supervise ancillary staff
Prescribes pharmaceuticals, other medications, and treatment regimens as appropriate to assessed medical conditions and refers patients to specialists and to relevant patient care options as appropriate
Communicates with patients regarding test results and appropriate clinical information as care necessitates
Instructs and counsels patients regarding compliance with prescribed therapeutic regimens

Qualifications:

Required Qualifications:

A Master’s degree (MSN) and certification by one of the Nurse Practitioner certifying bodies (ANCC or AANP) as a Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
Must be certified in CPR, ACLS and PALS
Must meet credentialing requirements, including licensure, boards and current DEA
Minimum of 2 years experience as Nurse Practitioner, 3 years preferred
Clinical experience in an emergency medicine, urgent care, retail care, primary care and/or ambulatory care setting is preferred
Knowledge of the principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction
Pleasant interpersonal demeanor and ability to work with all levels of associates and leadership
Exceptional leadership, mediation abilities and multi-tasking skills required
Strong commitment to customer service and excellence in healthcare
Working knowledge of:
Emergency, urgent care, and occupational medicine fields
HIPAA, OSHA, HR and billing/coding requirements
State and federal laws governing medical services
Working with Accreditation Bodies
Required to maintain CME hours as indicated for maintaining individual licensure
Ability to learn computer software programs; enter and maintain accurate data and statistical information in order to consistently prepare clear and concise reports, correspondence and other written materials. Critical thinking skills a must
Valid Prescriptive Authority (per State practice requirements); ability to prescribe dosages and instruct patients in correct usage
Working Relationships:

Works autonomously, but maintains close working relationships with physicians, other advanced practitioners and other center staff as needed.
Working Conditions

Center-Based.  Requires working in a clinical setting.  The noise level is moderate and there is a potential for exposure to infectious diseases and blood-borne pathogens.  Also requires:  travel to other Centers, the ability to stand and sit for hours at a time, (with some bending and stooping), ability to use manual dexterity in relation to clinical requirements, and ability to lift 50 lbs.

Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

UnitedHealth Group is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.

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