Mercy Urgent Care
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Now Offering a $12,000 Sign-On Bonus!
Contribute to Western North Carolina's Healthcare Heritage
Join the lineage of healthcare excellence established by the Sisters of Mercy since 1900. At Mercy Urgent Care, we're continuously evolving to meet the healthcare needs of our community. Here's your chance to be a part of this enduring legacy.
Role Overview: Advanced Practice Practitioner
In this vital role, you will deliver top-tier medical care for non-life-threatening conditions to Watauga County residents and the broader Western North Carolina community. Your commitment to exceptional diagnostic evaluation and patient care will make a direct impact on those choosing Mercy Urgent Care for their healthcare needs.
Benefits:
In addition to a $12,000 sign-on bonus, we offer a robust benefits package designed with your well-being in mind:
- 403B with matching
- Health (Medical, Dental, Vision) Benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
- VTO policy
- Loan Repayment Program
- RVUs, and more!
Key Responsibilities:
- Perform diagnostic tests, analyze results, and collect comprehensive patient information, including medical histories, physical examinations, allergies, and current medications.
- Maintain strong professional relationships with clinical staff, managers, and fellow practitioners.
- Administer minor treatments, such as suturing and splinting, and oversee their application when necessary.
- Provide thorough analysis and treatment for patients of all ages and genders, maintaining precise progress notes and offering counseling for referrals.
- Actively engage in patient care, including conducting health exams, obtaining accurate medical histories, and making detailed progress notes.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Proficiency in medical procedures and terminology.
- Strong interpersonal skills with excellent verbal and written communication abilities.
- Capability to implement and interpret relevant policies and procedures.
- Dedication to maintaining patient confidentiality and adhering to licensure regulations.
- Ability to professionally address staff and patient queries.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Master’s Degree from an accredited PA (Physician Assistant) or FNP (Family Nurse Practitioner) program.
- Current NC Physician Assistant or Family Nurse Practitioner licensure.
- Current BLS or ACLS and PALS certifications.
- Valid NC driver’s license and robust computer skills.
Leadership and Behavioral Expectations:
- Emotional stability, professional maturity, and effectiveness in working with diverse staff and clients.
- Competence in mediation and resolution of staff or patient issues.
- Promotion of leadership qualities among all mid-level personnel.
- Innovative and self-motivated personality.
Training and Communication:
- Consistent engagement in annual continuing education.
- Maintenance of current BLS or ACLS & PALS certifications
- Active participation in quarterly provider meetings and ongoing communication with the Medical Director and Director of Clinical Operations.
- At Mercy Urgent Care, we value the health and well-being of our patients and our staff.
- Apply today to join a team where your professional skills are appreciated, and your personal development is a priority!
In 2017, Sisters of Mercy Urgent Care became Mercy Urgent Care. Under the simplified name of Mercy Urgent Care, our organization continues its 100+ year tradition of meeting the healthcare needs of individuals and families. Still a sponsored ministry of the Sisters of Mercy, Mercy Urgent Care is the only dedicated nonprofit urgent care network in the region, providing an alternative to hospital emergency rooms for the treatment of non-life-threatening illness and injury.
Mercy Urgent Care provides high-quality, affordable, and convenient medical care for non-life-threatening illnesses and injuries. Our eight urgent care centers are staffed with licensed, certified and highly trained professionals, ensuring you receive above quality care. Our doctors, nurses, and support staff provide more than 60,000 service visits each year. To date, we have served more than one million patients in Western North Carolina.
Mercy Urgent Care provides high-quality, affordable, and convenient medical care for non-life-threatening illnesses and injuries. Our eight urgent care centers are staffed with licensed, certified and highly trained professionals, ensuring you receive above quality care. Our doctors, nurses, and support staff provide more than 60,000 service visits each year. To date, we have served more than one million patients in Western North Carolina.
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In 2017, Sisters of Mercy Urgent Care became Mercy Urgent Care. Under the simplified name of Mercy Urgent Care, our organization continues its 100+ year tradition of meeting the healthcare needs of individuals and families. Still a sponsored ministry of the Sisters of Mercy, Mercy Urgent Care is the only dedicated nonprofit urgent care network in the region, providing an alternative to hospital emergency rooms for the treatment of non-life-threatening illness and injury.\r\n\r\nMercy Urgent Care provides high-quality, affordable, and convenient medical care for non-life-threatening illnesses and injuries. Our eight urgent care centers are staffed with licensed, certified and highly trained professionals, ensuring you receive above quality care. Our doctors, nurses, and support staff provide more than 60,000 service visits each year. To date, we have served more than one million patients in Western North Carolina.