Urgent Care Nurse Practitioner (NP) in Louisiana/Full-Time / Part-Time / PRN
Job at a glance
Job description
Are you an autonomous, skilled, and compassionate Nurse Practitioner looking to make a meaningful impact in your community? We are seeking dedicated Urgent Care Nurse Practitioners (NPs) to join our growing team. In this role, you will provide high-quality, efficient acute care to patients of all ages.
As an Urgent Care NP, you will serve as the frontline provider managing a wide range of non-life-threatening illnesses and injuries. You will operate with a high degree of clinical autonomy, diagnosing conditions, treating acute symptoms, and performing essential minor procedures. This position is ideal for a clinician who thrives in a fast-paced environment, excels at independent decision-making, and is committed to delivering exceptional patient-centered care.
Job Responsibilities
• Clinical Procedures: Perform minor outpatient procedures, including suturing, splinting, incision and drainage (I&D), and foreign body removal.
• Diagnostics: Interpret X-rays, EKGs, and lab results to formulate accurate treatment plans.
• Medication Management: Prescribe appropriate medications and therapies in accordance with state regulations.
• Patient Education: Counsel patients and families regarding treatment plans, medication usage, and necessary follow-up care.
• Documentation: Maintain accurate, timely, and thorough electronic health records (EHR).
Qualifications
• Licensure: Active, unrestricted Nurse Practitioner license in the state of Louisiana
• Certification: Board certification as a Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) or Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP).
• Credentials: Active Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) registration.
• Experience: Minimum of 1–2 years of experience in urgent care, emergency medicine, or a high-acuity setting is preferred.
• Autonomy: Proven ability to work solo as the sole clinical provider on-site.
• Life Support: Current BLS and ACLS certifications.
Working Hours
• Sunday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Skills
• Independent Judgment: Strong critical thinking skills with the ability to manage a busy clinical workflow independently.
• Communication: Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills to build quick rapport with patients and collaborate with clinic staff.
• Adaptability: Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic urgent care environment.
• Tech-Savvy: Proficiency with Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems and basic digital clinical tools.