Family Medicine Nurse Practitioner 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 attractions ranging from coastal destinations like Virginia Beach Boardwalk and Sandbridge Beach to mountainous regions including Shenandoah National Park with its scenic peaks and caverns. The area features Naval Station Norfolk and various state parks that provide trails and natural settings for exploration. Visitors can experience both waterfront activities along the shore and mountain hiking opportunities within the same region.

About the clinician's workday

The nurse practitioner will provide comprehensive family medicine services in a correctional facility setting, managing 18-20 adult patients daily during Monday through Friday shifts from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM with potential for four 10-hour shifts and no call requirements. Clinical responsibilities include conducting thorough patient evaluations, managing chronic medical conditions, providing preventive healthcare services, and treating acute illnesses while maintaining accurate medical documentation in the Naphcare EMR system. The position requires Virginia licensure and DEA registration for autonomous practice, working collaboratively with registered nurses and licensed practical nurses to ensure optimal patient outcomes within the correctional healthcare delivery framework for clinicians.

Additional job details

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