Nurse Practitioner - Urgent Care

Nurse Practitioner Or Physician Assistant TinkBird Healthcare Staffing is seeking an experienced Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant for a full-time permanent opportunity with a community-focused outpatient clinic in Sacramento, California. This position offers a weekday schedule focused on acute illnesses, minor injuries, and non-emergency medical needs, without the ongoing responsibilities of managing an assigned primary care patient panel.

Clinical Responsibilities Evaluate, diagnose, and treat acute illnesses, minor injuries, and other non-emergency medical conditions Obtain patient histories and perform physical examinations Review physical findings and laboratory results to determine the nature and extent of illness Develop and implement appropriate treatment plans in accordance with established protocols and scope of practice Manage acute and chronic medical conditions as appropriate Prescribe and administer medications and therapeutic treatments within the provider's scope of practice Monitor patient symptoms, treatment responses, and general physical condition Recognize abnormal findings and initiate appropriate treatment, reporting, referrals, or emergency procedures Provide patient counseling and health education Coordinate referrals and additional care when indicated Maintain accurate and timely patient records in accordance with applicable clinical and regulatory standards Collaborate with the Medical Director and other members of the care team Practice Environment Community-focused outpatient clinic serving a diverse patient population Emphasis on improving access to timely medical care and reducing unnecessary emergency department visits Broad clinical variety and independent clinical judgment No ongoing responsibility for routine primary care panel management Dedicated time within the daily appointment schedule for documentation and administrative responsibilities, depending on patient-care needs