Locum Tenens Nurse Practitioner - Family Practice Needed in Kentucky

We are seeking a Family Practice Nurse Practitioner for a 65-day assignment in Kentucky. This full-time role operates Monday through Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm, with a 30-minute unpaid lunch. The successful candidate will manage a diverse range of primary, chronic, and preventative care cases, including sick calls, follow-ups, and infirmary rounds, contributing to comprehensive patient care.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Supervise Advanced Practice Providers (APPs) as needed
• Conduct rounds in the infirmary when required
• Manage sick call and perform patient rounds
• Execute chronic and preventative care procedures and follow-ups
• Lead preventative care clinics
• Perform infirmary rounds for internal medicine cases
• Conduct trauma triage
• Accurately chart patient notes
• Manage medication refills
• Address patient medication non-compliance
• Provide primary care services for common conditions
• Manage chronic care cases including asthma, hypertension, diabetes, and hyperlipidemia
• Perform preventative care examinations, including annual physicals
• Treat acute sick call cases such as runny nose, headaches, and back pain
• Execute splinting and suturing procedures
• Provide support for foot clinics and infirmary care

Additional Information

• Required certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS)
• Setting: Inpatient
• Patients per day: 12 - 25
• LOA: 65 Days
• Staffing Mix: MDs, APPs, RNs

Benefits

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