About this opportunity
Arc Health lists this Family Practice/Primary Care Nurse Practitioner opportunity in lincoln city, Oregon. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Nurse Practitioner Locum Tenens (13-Week Assignment)
ARC Health is seeking an experienced Nurse Practitioner (NP) for a 13-week locum tenens assignment near Newport, OR. The NP will provide comprehensive primary care services to Tribal members, members of other federally recognized tribes, and community patients.
The ideal candidate is comfortable treating patients across the lifespan and independently managing routine, acute, and chronic health conditions.
Schedule
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday: 7:00 AM 12:00 PM and 1:00 PM 6:00 PM
Wednesday: 1:00 PM 6:00 PM
Closed on Tribal holidays
Same-day appointments for established patients with acute concerns
Participation in after-hours telephone consultation may be required
Responsibilities
Evaluate, diagnose, and treat acute and chronic medical conditions
Perform physical examinations and preventive health visits
Provide family medicine, pediatric, women s health, and well-child care
Manage diabetes and other chronic illnesses
Provide family planning and contraceptive services
Administer or order CDC-recommended immunizations
Provide medication-assisted treatment (MAT), if appropriately trained
Order and interpret laboratory and diagnostic studies
Prescribe medications in accordance with state laws and clinic policies
Coordinate referrals for imaging, specialty care, and external services
Perform approved outpatient procedures
Maintain accurate and timely medical documentation
Collaborate with physicians, pharmacy, behavioral health, nursing, and support staff
Procedures May Include
Skin biopsies
Toenail removal
Pap smears
Nexplanon insertion and removal
Steroid, joint, and trigger-point injections
Wound care
Other minor procedures within the NP scope of practice
Qualifications
Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner program
National certification as a Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) or relevant primary care specialty
Active, unrestricted NP/APRN license
Active DEA registration with prescriptive authority
Current BLS certification
Experience in outpatient primary care
Ability to treat patients across the lifespan
Worksite address
lincoln city, OR, 97367, US
Who can apply
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