Locum NP (Nurse Practitioner) Family Medicine

Description

. This contract, on-site position offers an opportunity to provide comprehensive primary care to patients across all age groups within a supportive clinical environment.

As a Locum NP, you will deliver high-quality patient care including diagnosis, treatment, health maintenance, and chronic disease management. You will work collaboratively with physicians and clinical staff to ensure continuity of care and positive patient outcomes in a fast-paced medical practice setting.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive patient assessments, including histories and physical examinations
• Diagnose and treat acute and chronic conditions across the lifespan
• Develop and manage individualized patient care plans
• Prescribe medications and order diagnostic tests in accordance with state regulations
• Provide preventive care, health education, and immunizations
• Manage chronic diseases such as diabetes, hypertension, and asthma
• Document patient encounters accurately in electronic health records
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and interdisciplinary care teams
• Refer patients to specialists and coordinate follow-up care as needed
• Maintain compliance with clinical protocols, safety standards, and regulatory requirements

Requirements

• Current, unrestricted Nurse Practitioner license in South Dakota or eligibility to obtain one
• Board certification as a Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP-BC or FNP-C)
• Master's or Doctoral degree in Nursing from an accredited program
• Active DEA registration and current BLS certification
• Experience providing primary care in a family medicine or outpatient setting
• Strong clinical judgment, diagnostic, and decision-making skills
• Excellent communication and patient education abilities
• Proficiency with electronic health record systems
• Flexibility and adaptability to work in varied clinical settings as a locum provider
• Commitment to patient-centered, culturally sensitive care

Schedule: Monday-Friday, flexible hours

Optional weekend shifts available

No call requirement

Setting: Outpatient

Patient Volume: ~16 per day

Duties: Perform examinations, diagnoses, treatment planning, and prescribe medications

Must be board-certified or board-eligible

Additional Certifications: ACLS, BLS, and DEA

Any state medical license accepted

Paid travel & expenses