Locum NP (Nurse Practitioner), PA (Physician's Assistant) Urgent Care

77 consultants•Lafayette, IN

6d•Onsite

About The Position

This is a contract, on-site role in the medical practice industry providing high-quality, patient-centered care in a fast-paced urgent care setting. The clinician evaluates, diagnoses, and treats acute and minor illnesses and injuries while working with a collaborative clinical team. The position is described as well suited to an associate-level clinician. The schedule is three 12-hour shifts per week, from 7:45 a.m. to 8:15 p.m., on a rotating schedule. No call is required. Shifts are available at multiple facilities, with a patient census of 45 per shift. The electronic medical record system is Cerner. Paid travel and expenses are provided.

Requirements

Current, unrestricted license as a Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) in Louisiana.
Graduate of an accredited NP or PA program.
Current board certification or board eligibility; the posting also specifies current board certification (ANCC, AANP, or NCCPA).
ACLS, BLS, and PALS certifications are required.
Strong clinical assessment and diagnostic reasoning skills across a broad range of conditions.
Proficiency with electronic health record systems and clinical documentation.
Excellent communication skills and ability to build rapport with diverse patient populations.
Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment while maintaining attention to detail.
Flexibility to adapt to varying patient volumes, schedules, and clinic needs.
Strong teamwork skills and commitment to patient safety and quality care.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience in urgent care, emergency medicine, or primary care.
Current DEA registration.

Responsibilities

Evaluate and treat patients presenting with acute and minor medical conditions in an urgent care setting.
Perform comprehensive patient histories, physical examinations, and clinical assessments.
Diagnose conditions and develop appropriate, evidence-based treatment plans.
Order, perform, and interpret diagnostic tests such as lab work, X-rays, and point-of-care testing.
Prescribe medications and provide patient education on treatment, medication use, and follow-up care.
Perform minor procedures such as wound repair, suturing, splinting, and abscess drainage as appropriate.
Document patient encounters accurately and thoroughly in the electronic health record.
Collaborate with physicians, nursing staff, and support personnel to ensure coordinated patient care.
Refer patients to specialists or higher levels of care when clinically indicated.
Maintain compliance with clinical protocols, safety standards, and regulatory requirements.