Locum - Nurse Practitioner - Urgent Care

Dates of Coverage

3 days per week, with coverage starting as soon as credentialing is completed

Schedule

Clinics operate seven days a week from 8 AM to 8 PM. Shifts are typically 12 hours or longer, contingent on patient volume, and providers are required to manage all patient arrivals during these operational hours.

Average Call Back Hours

Not applicable.

Provider Requirements

A total of 3 full-time providers are needed to fulfill 3 shifts per week each, aggregating to 9 shifts weekly.

Practice Settings

The setting involves a clinical environment.

Patient Demographics

The patient population spans all ages, from birth to the elderly, with variations in demographics occurring daily across different clinics.

Outpatient vs Inpatient Care

The facility provides 100% outpatient care.

Daily Patient Volume

Patient encounters per day can fluctuate between 25 to 50, with increased numbers expected during the cold and flu season.

Trauma Level Designation

The focus is on episodic events; cases requiring higher acuity care will be referred to emergency departments.

Required Skills and Procedures

Laceration Repair

Proficiency in simple, intermediate, and complex suturing or stapling.

Incision and Drainage (I&D)

Including packing techniques.

Foreign Body Removal

Management of non-embedded foreign bodies.

Minor Burn Care

Treatment and management of minor burns.

Skin Lesion Treatment

Evaluation and care of skin lesions.

Orthopedic Stabilization

Techniques for splinting, casting, and joint reduction.

Diagnostic Procedures

Point-of-care testing and interpretation, including X-ray and electrocardiogram (EKG) evaluations, as well as rapid testing for strep, flu, COVID-19, RSV, urinalysis, and blood glucose.

Epistaxis Management

Techniques such as anterior nasal packing and chemical cautery (e. g., silver nitrate).

Cerumen Removal

Safe removal of earwax impaction.

Airway Support

Administering nebulizer treatments and initial stabilization measures.

EMR/Documentation System

Epic.

Credentialing Information

Estimated Credentialing Timeframe

60 to 90 days.

Availability of Temp Positions

No.

Shift Description

Shifts from 8 AM to 8 PM, typically exceeding 12 hours based on patient inflow; each provider covers 3 shifts weekly.

Weekend Requirements

Mandatory

Mandatory Qualifications

Board Certified

Required.

Active Virginia Medical License

Required.

Current BLS Certification

Required.

Active DEA Registration

Required.

Minimum Experience

At least one year in an ED, ER, primary care, or urgent care setting is mandatory.

Background Check

Must have a clean record with no malpractice or license issues; no exceptions will be made.

Payment Terms

The client will not cover travel expenses and is seeking local candidates or inclusive rate proposals.

Certification Requirements

• BLS,
• Board Certification,
• DEA Registration.

Licensure Requirements

Must hold a valid license to practice in Virginia.