Locums NP Urgent Care Need in Massachusetts

Coverage Needed

• June 3, 2024 - June 2, 2025
• 6+ shifts per month
• Will need to cover other nearby clinics

Schedule

• 12 hour shifts
• Will be floating from clinic to clinic based on the needs of the market

Clinical Details

• Responsible for the accurate and timely completion of medical charts
• After consultation with the AP Program Medical Director, oversees patient issues and concerns which may include but are not limited to patient medical care
• Provides and manages direct patient care, including assessments, physical examinations, evaluations, diagnoses and treatment. Works in collaboration with designated Physician(s)
• Orders diagnostic tests, including but not limited to: x-ray, electrocardiogram, and laboratory tests and with direct medical oversight, interprets the test results for deviation from normal
• Performs procedures, including but not limited to: I&D, splinting, suturing, managing infection, and wound care
• Develops and implements patient management plans, records progress notes, and assists in provision of continuity of care. May be required to supervise ancillary staff
• Prescribes pharmaceuticals, other medications, and treatment regimens as appropriate to assessed medical conditions and refers patients to specialists and to relevant patient care options as appropriate
• Communicates with patients regarding test results and appropriate clinical information as care necessitates
• Instructs and counsels patients regarding compliance with prescribed therapeutic regimens
• Requires working in a clinical setting. The noise level is moderate and there is a potential for exposure to infectious diseases and blood-borne pathogens. Also requires travel to other Centers

Requirements

• A Master's degree (MSN) and certification by one of the Nurse Practitioner certifying bodies (ANCC or AANP) as a Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) is required
• CPR, ACLS and PALS
• Must meet state requirements for independent practice
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience as Nurse Practitioner, 3 years preferred
• Must meet credentialing requirements, including licensure, boards and current DEA.
• Clinical experience in an emergency medicine, Urgent Care, retail care, primary care and/or ambulatory care setting is preferred
• Working knowledge of: Emergency, Urgent Care, and occupational medicine fields, HIPAA, OSHA, HR and billing/coding requirements, State and federal laws governing medical services, Working with Accreditation Bodies
• Valid Prescriptive Authority (per State practice requirements); ability to prescribe dosages and instruct patients in correct usage