Family Medicine DNP Needed for Locum Tenens Coverage at Clinic in Virginia

Job description

About the facility

This correctional facility provides comprehensive healthcare services to the adult population in a secure environment with dedicated medical support staff. The facility operates with established protocols during regular business hours and maintains appropriate equipment and systems to deliver quality primary care services to patients requiring both routine and complex medical interventions.

About the facility location

Virginia offers diverse regional attractions and various recreational opportunities throughout the state. The area features attractions including theme parks such as Kings Dominion and Busch Gardens, family destinations like Great Wolf Lodge and Massanutten with year-round indoor water park access, and various events including the Virginia Derby at Colonial Downs Racetrack, providing extensive outdoor recreation opportunities and seasonal programming for residents and visitors.

About the clinician's workday

The nurse practitioner will deliver comprehensive family medicine care to adult patients in a correctional facility environment, managing diverse primary care cases including chronic disease management, acute illness treatment, and preventive healthcare services. Clinical duties include conducting thorough patient evaluations, maintaining accurate medical records in the Naphcare EMR system, and seeing approximately 18-20 patients during standard business hours Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM with no call requirements. The clinician will work collaboratively with registered nurses and licensed practical nurses to ensure continuity of care and optimal patient outcomes within the specialized correctional healthcare environment, requiring Virginia licensure and DEA registration for autonomous practice.

Additional job details

• Case load/PPD: 18-20
• Support staff: RNs, LPNs
• Patient population: Adults
• Location type: On-Site
• Prescriptive authority required: Yes
• Government: Yes