Locum Tenens Nurse Practitioner - Family Practice Needed in Kentucky

We are seeking a dedicated Family Practice Nurse Practitioner for a 65-day assignment in Kentucky. This full-time role operates Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM with a 30-minute unpaid lunch. The Nurse Practitioner will manage a diverse patient caseload, including chronic and preventative care, sick call cases, and may supervise Advanced Practice Providers while also performing infirmary rounds.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Supervise Advanced Practice Providers as needed.
• Conduct rounds in the infirmary, including for internal medicine cases.
• Manage sick call cases and patient rounds.
• Perform chronic and preventative care procedures and follow-ups.
• Lead preventative care clinics and annual physical exams.
• Execute trauma triage.
• Maintain accurate charting notes.
• Manage medication refills and address patient medication non-compliance.
• Treat general primary care cases.
• Handle chronic conditions such as asthma, hypertension, diabetes, and hyperlipidemia.
• Provide care for sick call cases for common ailments like runny nose, headaches, and back pain.
• Perform splinting and suturing.
• Oversee foot clinics and provide infirmary care.

Additional Information

• Required Certification: Basic Life Support (BLS)
• EMR System: Koms
• Work Setting: Inpatient
• Call Schedule: No call
• Patient Volume: 12 - 25 patients per day
• LOA: 65 Days
• Staffing Mix: Physicians, Advanced Practice Providers, Registered Nurses

Benefits

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