Advanced Practice Provider - Urgent Care - Cooper University Hospital
Cinnaminson, NJ 08077
About the Job
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.
Discover why Cooper University Health Care is the employer of choice in South Jersey.
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
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