Locum Tenens Nurse Practitioner - Family Practice Needed in California

Our client in California is seeking a dedicated Family Practice Nurse Practitioner for a 60-day assignment. The schedule involves four 10-hour shifts, Tuesday through Friday, from 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. This role encompasses all aspects of outpatient family medicine, requiring comfort with a wide scope of cases in a rural setting and essential wound care experience.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Provide comprehensive family medicine care in an outpatient clinic setting.
• Manage a wide scope of cases including chronic and acute conditions, cold, cough, and flu.
• Perform wound care, primarily for diabetic and venous stasis ulcers, utilizing hydrocolloid and hydrogel dressings and Unna boots.
• Conduct wellness checks, injury assessments, and preventative care.
• Administer blood draws.
• Prescribe birth control, including IUD insertions and removals.
• Address minor orthopedic cases as needed.

Additional Information

• EMR: eClinicalWorks
• Setting: Outpatient (Clinic Only)
• Patient Volume: 14-16 patients per day
• Call Requirements: No call
• LOA: 60 days
• Staffing Mix: 6 Physicians, 1 Physician Assistant, 1 Registered Nurse per Provider, with Medical Assistant support
• Required: Demonstrated wound care experience is non-negotiable.
• Required: Must be comfortable seeing patients of all ages.
• Required: Experience prescribing birth control, including IUD insertions and removals, is essential. Nexplanon certification is a plus.
• Client requires insight into provider philosophy on Addiction Medicine.

Benefits

• Strong compensation
• Travel-related expenses covered
• A-rated medical malpractice insurance provided
• Dedicated recruiter for future travel opportunities