Local Contract Nurse Practitioner - Family Practice
Newport, OR
Arc Health PBC
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus
$95/hourOverview
- Start DateASAP
- Shift Breakdown5x8 hrs
- ShiftDays
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Benefits
- Referral bonus
Description
ARC Health is seeking an experienced Nurse Practitioner (NP) for a 13-week locum tenens assignment. 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
Employer
Arc Health PBC
At Arc Health, we're shaking up the status quo. We bring top-notch clinicians with a passion for excellence to the heart of rural, tribal, and underserved communities. Our mission? To bridge health gaps with dedication and compassion. Join us and be part of a movement that's making healthcare more equitable, one community at a time.
About Newport, OR
As a in Newport, OR here's what you should know:- The cost of living in Newport, OR is slightly higher than the national average, primarily due to housing costs.
- Wages may not match up with the higher cost of living.
- Average summer highs range from 60-70°F, while winter lows range from 40-50°F.
- Short term rentals may be available, but they could be limited due to the popularity of the area as a tourist destination.
- Newport is car-friendly, but public transportation options may be limited.
- The population of Newport, OR is diverse, with a wide age range.
- Common health issues may include seasonal allergies due to the coastal environment.
- There may be a small population of travel nurses in the area.
- Newport offers a variety of activities including exploring tide pools, visiting the Oregon Coast Aquarium, touring lighthouses, and enjoying the laid-back atmosphere of Historic Nye Beach.
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