Advanced Practice Provider - Urgent Care - Cooper University Hospital

About Us:

At Cooper University Health Care, our commitment to providing extraordinary health care begins with our team. Our extraordinary professionals are continuously discovering clinical innovations and enhanced access to the most up-to-date facilities, equipment, technologies, and research protocols. We have a commitment to our employees by providing competitive rates and compensation, a comprehensive employee benefits programs, attractive working conditions, and the chance to build and explore a career opportunity by offering professional development.

 

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Short Description:

Full Time Advanced Practice Nurse or Physician Assistant at Urgent Care

 
Job Description:

• A wonderful opportunity for an experienced Advanced Practice Nurse/Physician Assistant looking to serve patients in a busy urgent care setting.

• Shift Type/Hours: Monday-Friday 8a-8p, Weekends 9a-5p

• Qualifications include a minimum of 2 years of experience as an APN or Physician Assistant in the urgent care or fast track ED setting.

• Provide care to a variety of common urgent and non-urgent health conditions for all ages. Experience must include ability to independently perform common minor procedures including suturing, draining abscesses, interpreting x-rays, etc.

• Ability to function autonomously, ability to assess acuity of patients, to diagnose and treat common minor illnesses/conditions such as URI, UTI, sprains and strains, back pain, lacerations, abscesses, acute pain conditions, etc.

• Must be board certified and licensed to practice in the state of New Jersey

 

REQUIREMENTS:

• Every third weekend; one winter and one summer holiday

Experience Required:

A minimum of 2 years of experience as an APN or Physician Assistant in the urgent care or fast track ED setting.

Education Requirements:

Master’s Degree in Nursing or Physician Assistant 

License/Certification Requirements:

NJ Physician Assistant Or Family Advanced Practice Nurse License

NCCPA certification is required (for Physician Assistants)

Current AHA-BLS Certification

Special Requirements:

Schedule - Days/Hours: Full time (36 hours) - Monday-Friday 8a-8p, Weekends 9a-5p