Family Medicine DNP Needed for Locum Tenens Coverage at Outpatient Clinic in Washington

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, urgent care, and chronic disease management services to patients requiring both routine and complex medical interventions.

About the facility location

This area features diverse natural attractions including waterfalls tours through the Columbia Gorge and Olympic National Park with its Hurricane Ridge Visitor Center and Sol Duc Falls Nature Trail. The region offers cultural activities such as cherry blossom viewing at the University of Washington and various festivals encompassing seafood, music, and art. Visitors can access discounted admission to multiple top attractions through city passes, with seasonal events and outdoor recreational opportunities available throughout the year.

About the clinician's workday

The nurse practitioner will deliver comprehensive family medicine care to adult patients in a correctional facility setting, managing diverse primary care cases including injuries, acute illnesses, chronic conditions, and urgent care needs. Daily responsibilities include conducting thorough patient evaluations, providing preventive healthcare services, performing minor procedures, and treating complicated chronic care patients during flexible scheduling with four 10-hour shifts or traditional five-day coverage. The clinician will work with no call requirements, maintaining accurate medical records and collaborating with medical assistants, physicians, and nurse practitioners to ensure optimal patient outcomes within the specialized correctional healthcare environment.

Additional job details

• Case load/PPD: 8-15
• Support staff: MA, MD, NPs
• Patient population: Adults
• Location type: On-Site
• Prescriptive authority required: Yes