Locum | Primary Care NP - Atlanta & Kennesaw GA
Job at a glance
Job description
Pay: $105.00-115.00 per hour
Assignment Length:
- Initial 6-month contract
- Potential to extend
Start Date: As soon as credentialed
Openings: Multiple
Locations:
- Atlanta GA
- Kennesaw GA
Details:
- Outpatient clinic coverage
- Monday-Friday, 8:00a-5:00p
- Average 20 PPD
- Required EPIC training EOW 8:00a-4:30p
- Must be completed after credentialing and prior to start date
- EMR: EPIC
- Credentialing: 60-90 days, temporary privileges available
Requirements:
- Active Georgia licensure
- Board certification
- AHA BLS certifications
- Minimum 1-year Primary Care experience
Travel Benefits:
If you reside greater than 50 miles from the facility you are eligible for travel benefits. You will have your travel and lodging arranged by our travel department and paid for in full.
Provided Travel Expenses:
- Round-trip flight
- Rental car and fuel
- Mileage reimbursement (in lieu of flight and rental car)
- Lodging
Job Responsibilities
Develop and implement individualized treatment plans
Order and interpret diagnostic tests
Prescribe medications and manage chronic conditions
Provide patient education and counseling on healthy lifestyle choices.
Perform procedures as permitted by state regulations and APP specialty
Collaborate with physicians and other healthcare providers to ensure coordinated care
Document patient care accurately and thoroughly
Qualifications
Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) degree focused on an NP specialty (e.g., family practice, adult-gerontology, pediatrics)
Licenses & Certifications:
Active and unencumbered advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) license in Georgia
National certification as an NP in a relevant specialty area by a recognized certifying body (e.g., American Academy of Nurse Practitioners [AANP])
Experience:
While specific requirements may vary, most locum APP positions prefer candidates with at least one year of experience in a clinical setting relevant to their specialty
Skills
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to build rapport with patients
Proficiency in performing physical examinations and procedures relevant to their specialty
Critical thinking and problem-solving skills to diagnose and manage complex medical conditions
Time management skills to efficiently manage a patient workload
Ability to work independently while also collaborating effectively with a healthcare team