Locum Tenens Nurse Practitioner - Family Practice (Near Oak Harbor, WA)Are you a motivated Family Nurse Practitioner seeking a dynamic locum tenens opportunity in a growing community near Oak Harbor, WA? We're seeking a qualified and experienced provider to join our team and provide high-quality care to a diverse patient population in a fast-paced outpatient setting. This is a locum tenens position with a start date as soon as credentialing is complete, offering a 3-month contract with the possibility to extend.What We Offer:
- Schedule: Full-time Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM (40 hours/week) with an unpaid lunch break. Optional Saturday hours available for overtime pay.
- Patient Care: Be prepared to see up to 18 patients per day, with potential for more depending on cancellations. We require a Nurse Practitioner comfortable with a high-volume environment and experience working with all ages, from newborns to geriatrics.
- Supportive Staff: Each provider benefits from a dedicated medical assistant, with access to receptionists, mental health therapists, dietitians, and on-site pediatricians. A local healthcare administrator will handle your timecards.
- Diverse Patient Population: We serve a thriving community with a significant migrant and refugee population. Interpretive services are available on-site. While fluency in another language is a plus, it is not required.
- Technology: We utilize the EPIC electronic medical record system for efficient patient care.
- Procedures: You will perform common procedures like injections, IUD placement, and minor wound care.
- Travel & Compensation: We offer a competitive compensation package with comprehensive benefits (details provided during the interview) and will cover your travel expenses (flight, rental car/mileage, and lodging).Qualifications:
- Board certification in Family Practice required
- Active WA Nurse Practitioner license required
- Active WA DEA license required
- Minimum of 2 years' experience as a Family Nurse Practitioner with recent face-to-face patient contact experience
- Clean background check and no malpractice history
- Experience with the EPIC electronic medical record system is preferred
- Ability to integrate quickly with a 1-week orientation and begin seeing patients by day 3
- Experience working with vulnerable populations and a passion for serving rural communities are valuedTo Apply:Please submit your CV and a cover letter expressing your interest in this opportunity.Job ID: j-227968Note: This is a general job description, and specific details may vary. We encourage you to submit your application for further discussion.
