Urgent Care Nurse Practitioner
Company: CoxHealth
Location: Springfield
Posted on: July 5, 2025
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Summary: We are seeking a motivated and
skilled Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) to join
our Urgent Care team. The NP/PA works in collaboration with a
supervising physician to deliver high-quality, evidence-based care
to patients with acute and urgent medical needs. Responsibilities
include performing physical exams, ordering and interpreting
diagnostic tests, developing treatment plans, and prescribing
medications or therapies. This position plays a vital role in
supporting patient care continuity and enhancing access in a
fast-paced clinical environment. Schedule: - 12-hour shifts -
Full-time = 3 shifts per week - Every third weekend required Key
Responsibilities: - Provide direct clinical care for patients
presenting with urgent or acute conditions. - Perform comprehensive
assessments, physical examinations, and medical histories. - Order,
interpret, and act on diagnostic tests such as lab work and
imaging. - Formulate and initiate treatment plans, including
prescribing medications and therapies. - Collaborate with
supervising physicians and other healthcare professionals to ensure
high-quality patient outcomes. - Maintain accurate, timely, and
thorough documentation in the electronic health record (EHR). -
Counsel patients and families on treatment plans, discharge
instructions, and preventive care. - Participate in performance
improvement activities and maintain clinical competencies. - Ensure
efficient patient flow and continuity of care within the urgent
care setting. Job Requirements Education: - Nurse Practitioner:
Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) - Physician Assistant: Graduate
of an accredited Physician Assistant program Experience: -
Required: No prior experience necessary - Preferred: 1–2 years of
experience in urgent car or emergency medicine Skills: - Excellent
verbal and written communication skills - Ability to work both
independently and collaboratively in a team environment -
Proficient with computers and electronic medical records (EMR)
Licensure/Certification: - Nurse Practitioner: Current MO NP
license required - Physician Assistant: Current MO PA license
required - BLS/ACLS/PALS certification
Keywords: CoxHealth, Springdale , Urgent Care Nurse Practitioner, Healthcare , Springfield, Arkansas
