Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)

Position Summary

The Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) at MetroDoc Urgent Care is a critical and autonomous clinician responsible for delivering superior quality, evidence-based medical care to patients of all ages presenting with acute illnesses and injuries. This role extends beyond episodic treatment to include elements of primary care, health promotion, operational efficiency, and clinical mentorship, driving the achievement of MetroDoc's mission to serve the Belleville community with unwavering dedication.

Key Responsibilities and Clinical Excellence

1. Advanced Clinical Practice & Procedure Mastery

• Comprehensive Care: Conduct focused and comprehensive health histories and physical examinations on a diverse patient population (pediatric, adult, geriatric) for timely and accurate diagnosis of acute conditions and minor trauma.

• Diagnostic Authority: Independently order, perform, and interpret advanced diagnostic studies (labs, X-rays, EKGs) to formulate differential diagnoses and definitive treatment plans.

• Urgent Care Procedures: Demonstrate expert proficiency in performing a wide range of urgent care procedures, including, but not limited to:

  • Complex wound management and multi-layer suturing/stapling.

  • Incision and drainage (I&D) of abscesses and paronychias.

  • Closed reductions of simple fractures/dislocations (within scope).

  • Joint aspirations and injections (as credentialed).

  • Interpretation of emergent labs and cardiac rhythms.

• Triage and Referral: Possess exceptional clinical acumen to rapidly identify life-threatening conditions, stabilize patients, and coordinate efficient transfer to the nearest Emergency Department when necessary.

• Patient Education: Deliver clear, compassionate, and culturally sensitive patient and family counseling regarding diagnoses, medication adherence, preventative care, and detailed discharge and follow-up plans.

2. Quality, Efficiency, and Operational Leadership

• Clinical Protocol Development: Collaborate with the supervising physician and Medical Director to review, develop, and implement clinical guidelines and best practice protocols, ensuring adherence to the highest standards of care.

• Quality Improvement (QI): Actively participate in continuous Quality Assurance (QA) and Performance Improvement (PI) activities, including peer review, chart audits, and identifying opportunities to enhance patient safety and clinical outcomes (e.g., antibiotic stewardship, pain management).

• Workflow Optimization: Partner with the center management team to maintain an efficient patient flow, minimize wait times, and ensure seamless coordination between clinical and ancillary staff (MAs, Rad Techs) to meet high-volume demands.

• Documentation Excellence: Maintain exemplary and defensible electronic health record (EHR) documentation, adhering to all coding, billing, and compliance standards.

3. Professional Development and Team Collaboration

• Mentorship: Serve as a clinical resource, preceptor, and role model for less experienced clinical staff, fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional growth within the center.

• Interdisciplinary Teamwork: Facilitate a positive and collaborative work environment, communicating effectively with all team members, external primary care providers, and specialists to ensure integrated patient care.

• Compliance & Advocacy: Maintain expertise in relevant state and federal regulations (e.g., NJ Board of Nursing statutes, HIPAA), and advocate for the needs of the patient population and the FNP role in the urgent care setting.