Academic Advice, Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN), Basic Life Support (BLS), Clinical Competency, Communication Skills, Family Medicine, Healthcare, Healthcare Providers, Identify Issues, Interpersonal Skills, Medical Conditions, Medical Diagnosis, Medications, Nursing, Outpatient Care, Patient Assessment, Patient Care, Patient Education, Pediatrics, Physician Assistant, Primary Care, Problem Solving Skills, State Laws and Regulations, Time Management, Treatment Plan
Assignment Length:
- Initial 3-month contract
- Potential to extend
Start Date: May 28
Openings: Multiple
Locations:
- McDonough GA
- Lithonia GA
- Duluth GA
- Lawrenceville/Snellville/Sugar Hill GA
- Jonesboro GA
Reason for Coverage: Long-term permanent search
Practice Setting: Outpatient clinic
Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00a-5:00p
Patient Population: Adult
EMR: EPIC
Credentialing: 21 days
Requirements:
- Active Georgia licensure
- Board certification
- AHA BLS certification
- Minimum 1-year Primary Care experience or equivalent
Job Responsibilities (Generalized):
- Conduct comprehensive patient assessments to diagnose and treat a variety of medical conditions
- Develop and implement individualized treatment plans
- Order and interpret diagnostic tests
- Prescribe medications and manage chronic conditions
- Provide patient education and counseling on healthy lifestyle choices.
- Perform procedures as permitted by state regulations and APP specialty
- Collaborate with physicians and other healthcare providers to ensure coordinated care
- Document patient care accurately and thoroughly
Skills:
- Strong clinical knowledge and assessment skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to build rapport with patients
- Proficiency in performing physical examinations and procedures relevant to their specialty
- Critical thinking and problem-solving skills to diagnose and manage complex medical conditions
- Time management skills to efficiently manage a patient workload
- Ability to work independently while also collaborating effectively with a healthcare team
Requirements
Education:
- Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) degree focused on an NP specialty (e.g., family practice, adult-gerontology, pediatrics)
- Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies (MPAS) degree from an accredited program
Licenses & Certifications:
- Active and unencumbered advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) license in Georgia
- National certification as an NP in a relevant specialty area by a recognized certifying body (e.g., American Academy of Nurse Practitioners [AANP])
- Active and unencumbered physician assistant (PA) license in Georgia
- National certification from the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)
Experience:
- While specific requirements may vary, most locum APP positions prefer candidates with at least one year of experience in a clinical setting relevant to their specialty
Benefits
Travel:
Only local candidates are being considered at this time.
Please note that this position is offered as an independent contractor (1099) role and does not include the typical benefits associated with a W-2 employment, such as health insurance, retirement contributions, or paid time off.