Urgent Care Nurse Practitioner (Must have ECW experience and NY license)

Essen Health Care is an integrated healthcare delivery organization that provides high quality, compassionate, and accessible medical care to many of the most under-served residents of New York State. Guided by a population health model of care delivery, Essen’s patient-centric approach is focused on meeting patient needs in all care settings. Founded in 1999, Essen clinicians provide care in all five boroughs of New York City. With 150 primary and specialty care physicians and almost 100 advanced clinicians, Essen Health Care is one of the largest, most comprehensive private medical groups in New York City, and is recognized for excellence in patient satisfaction and clinical care.

Join our dynamic healthcare team as an Urgent Care Nurse Practitioner, where your expertise will directly impact patient outcomes in a fast-paced, community-focused environment. You will provide comprehensive urgent care services, perform assessments, and deliver high-quality treatment to diverse patient populations, including pediatrics, geriatrics, and adults. This role offers an exciting opportunity to utilize your broad clinical skills, including acute pain management, triage, and medical documentation, while working with cutting-edge EMR and EHR systems. Be part of a dedicated team committed to delivering prompt, compassionate care that makes a real difference.

Conduct thorough patient assessments including vital signs, physical examinations, and medical history reviews to determine urgent care needs. Manage acute conditions such as infections, injuries, and chronic exacerbations with appropriate interventions and treatments. Perform procedures including suturing, IV insertion, catheterization, and basic life support to stabilize patients effectively. Utilize telehealth platforms for remote consultations and follow-up care to expand access and improve patient outcomes. Document all patient encounters accurately using EMR systems like Epic or eClinicalWorks, ensuring compliance with HIPAA and other regulations. Collaborate with physicians, specialists, and case managers to coordinate discharge planning and follow-up treatments. Assist with diagnostic evaluations such as laboratory specimen collection/processing and sonography when needed for comprehensive patient care.