Locum PAs & AP Nursing, NP, Family

77 consultants•Tehachapi, CA

8d•$170 - $185•Onsite

About The Position

This position is for a Family Medicine Nurse Practitioner (NP Only) to provide comprehensive family medicine services in an outpatient clinic setting. The role involves caring for patients of all age groups, with a focus on pediatric and adult care. Responsibilities include health maintenance, physical assessments, and managing acute and chronic conditions. The NP will conduct initial evaluations, manage medical equipment, order diagnostic tests, and meticulously document patient care. Common clinical presentations include minor illnesses like respiratory infections, UTIs, STDs, dermatological issues, arthritic flare-ups, and women's health concerns. Experience with incision and drainage (I&D), suturing, and toenail avulsion is beneficial but not required. The role also includes managing the in-basket and documentation.

Requirements

Board Certification
BLS certification from the American Heart Association
Active California nursing license

Nice To Haves

Competencies in incision and drainage (I&D), suturing, and toenail avulsion

Responsibilities

Providing comprehensive family medicine services to patients across all age groups, with proficiency in pediatric and adult care.
Performing health maintenance and physical assessments.
Managing both acute and chronic conditions within a primary care framework.
Conducting initial evaluations.
Setting up and monitoring medical equipment.
Ordering and administering diagnostic tests.
Documenting all aspects of patient care.
Managing common clinical presentations including minor illnesses such as respiratory infections (cold, flu), urinary tract infections (UTI), sexually transmitted diseases (STD), dermatological issues (rashes), arthritic flare-ups, and women's health concerns.
Performing incision and drainage (I&D), suturing, and toenail avulsion (advantageous, not mandatory).
Managing the in-basket and documentation.