Advanced Practice Provider - Urgent Care

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR:

Franciscan Physician Network is seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant who specializes in Urgent Care. Someone who is friendly and caring, and will provide excellent customer service to patients to join our group at our FPN Express Care West Lafayette located in West Lafayette, Indiana.

WHAT WE NEED:

The ideal candidate will have experience in Urgent Care or Family Medicine. Candidate will have ACLS/BLS certifications and will be able to see all patient types. Ideal candidate will have excellent diagnostic skills with strong focus on clinical excellence and patient satisfaction. Candidate will be a quick thinker, with the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment. Provider will display exceptional interpersonal skills while working collaboratively to coordinate and deliver the highest quality of care.

Ideal candidate should be proficient in:

·         Reading basic x-rays of all body parts

·         Laceration repair/wound care

·         Initial ECG interpretation

·         Interpreting test results

·         Urgent evaluation and treatment of potentially critically ill patients and the appropriate transport of these patients to the closest Emergency Room Department

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT:

·         Clinic Hours:  Sunday – Saturday 8:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.

·         1:2 Weekends (Rotating Holidays)

·         Average outpatient volume: 3 – 4 patients per hour, depending on season

·         On-site Equipment:

• EKG
• POCT
• X-Ray

Common Diagnoses:

o   Musculoskeletal pain/injury

o   Lacerations

o   Upper repository infection

o   Urinary tract infection

WHO WE ARE:

Franciscan Health is a non-profit health care ministry with primary and specialty care physician groups located throughout Indiana and Illinois. Franciscan is known for our mission of caring. Our values of Respect for Life; Fidelity to Our Mission; Compassionate Concern; Joyful Service; and Christian Stewardship extend to our employees and patients.

With 12 hospital ministries, Franciscan Health is one of the largest Catholic health care organizations in the Midwest. Franciscan Health includes over 1,000 employed physicians and advanced practice providers. Franciscan providers enjoy a team approach to care. Of our 260+ locations, many are nationally recognized Centers of Health Care Excellence.

WHAT WE OFFER:

At Franciscan Physician Network we strive to create a flexible and realistic work-life balance for our providers. Full- and part-time opportunities are offered with benefits, which could include:

·         Competitive compensation

·         Customized marketing support

MORE INFORMATION:

For more information, please contact Physician and Provider Services Team at practice@franciscanalliance.org or (844) 376-3627.

WHERE WE LIVE:

Lafayette is a multi-faceted town which encompasses a vibrant college scene, a beautiful natural landscape and a lively urban center. Across the Wabash River in West Lafayette, Purdue University draws a diverse young student population to the city. A walking tour of downtown Lafayette reveals a historic core of Victorian architecture, unique shops, and public art.

Western Indiana is a desirable community in which to live and work. The AMA has designated Indiana as one of the nation’s top “physician friendly” states due to its favorable malpractice status. The region is the home of Purdue Research Park and many multi-national companies which contribute to a strong, local economy. Offerings include highly ranked public and private schools and diverse cultural activities.

Qualifications:

·         Master's Degree - Required

• Physician Assistant Certified (PA-C) – Required - or
• Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Nationally Recognized Certification - Required
• Basic Life Support Program (BLS) - American Heart Association - Required

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

It is the policy of Franciscan Alliance to provide equal employment to its employees and qualified applicants for employment as otherwise required by an applicable local, state or Federal law.

Franciscan Alliance reserves a Right of Conscience objection in the event local, state or Federal ordinances that violate its values and the free exercise of its religious rights.

Franciscan Alliance is committed to equal employment opportunity.

Franciscan provides eligible employees with comprehensive benefit offerings. Find an overview on the benefit section of our career site, jobs.franciscanhealth.org.