Nurse Practitioner

US: Tryfacta•Baton Rouge, LA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Tryfacta is seeking an Advanced Practice Nurse Practitioner (APRN) to provide medical services at a client location in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. This is a temporary contract assignment scheduled from September 1, 2025, through August 31, 2026, with four one-year option periods. The position is scheduled for up to 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. CST, with limited on-call duties of up to 10 hours annually. Federal holidays are observed. The APRN will provide comprehensive care to patients with Hansen's disease and other acute and chronic conditions. The role includes conducting examinations and diagnostic evaluations, developing treatment protocols for complex medical and dermatologic conditions, performing minor procedures, participating in research and case reviews, and providing patient education and case management. The APRN will collaborate with physicians, researchers, and interdisciplinary staff and provide instruction to healthcare trainees and providers. Accurate records and compliance with federal privacy, security, and records-management requirements are required. Compensation is aligned with federal contract Service Contract Act standards.

Requirements

Current Advanced Practice Provider (APP) license and Registered Nurse license in at least one U.S. state or territory.
Active Basic Life Support (BLS) certification for healthcare providers.
At least 2 years of clinical experience as an APRN.
Strong skills in diagnostic evaluation, minor procedures, and patient education.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively within an interdisciplinary team.
U.S. citizenship and ability to pass a federal background investigation (Public Trust/Moderate).

Nice To Haves

Clinical experience in infectious diseases, dermatology, or chronic disease management.
Experience in infectious diseases, dermatology, or correctional/public health settings.
Experience teaching or mentoring healthcare trainees.
Familiarity with federal healthcare programs and research protocols.

Responsibilities

Provide comprehensive medical care to patients with Hansen's disease and other acute and chronic conditions.
Conduct physical examinations and diagnostic evaluations, and develop treatment protocols for complex medical and dermatologic conditions.
Perform minor surgical procedures, including biopsies, wound care, incision and drainage, and skin smears.
Participate in research studies, patient management conferences, and special case evaluations.
Provide patient education, case management, and preventive care services.
Collaborate with physicians, researchers, and interdisciplinary staff on clinical and investigational cases.
Deliver training and instruction to medical students, interns, residents, and other healthcare providers.
Maintain accurate records in compliance with FOIA, the Privacy Act, HIPAA, and HRSA security, confidentiality, and records-management requirements.
Provide limited after-hours on-call consultation as needed.