Urgent Care Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant (PRN Float)

About the role

The practice is seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to work on an as‑needed (PRN) float basis in an urgent‑care setting. You will provide acute care, perform assessments, and coordinate referrals while collaborating with medical staff and community resources.

Key responsibilities

• Evaluate and treat minor acute illnesses, perform patient examinations, and initiate appropriate therapy.
• Order and interpret diagnostic tests such as X‑rays, electrocardiograms, and laboratory studies.
• Administer injections, immunizations, perform suturing, and manage wounds and infections.
• Develop and document patient management plans, write progress notes, and ensure continuity of care.
• Prescribe medications and treatment regimens within scope of practice and refer patients to specialists when needed.

Required profile

• Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) or Master’s degree in Physician Assistant studies.
• Current Virginia license (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant) or eligibility.
• AHA BLS CPR certification at time of hire.
• Minimum two years experience in an urgent‑care clinic or emergency department (preferred).
• Strong leadership and collaborative teamwork abilities.

Required skills

• BLS CPR certification.
• Diagnostic test ordering and interpretation (X‑ray, ECG, labs).
• Injection and immunization administration.
• Suturing and wound management.
• Prescription writing and medication management.