Emergency Medicine Nurse Practitioner Needed for Locum Tenens Coverage at Facility in Norton, Virginia
This locum tenens Nurse Practitioner position (Job Reference: ORD-228971-NP-VA) is needed ASAP and ongoing, with day and night shifts available. Assignment type: ER. No call required. Board certification and prescriptive authority are required.
About the Facility
This community-based healthcare facility provides emergency, inpatient, surgical, and outpatient services to the regional patient population. The 87-bed hospital maintains established clinical protocols and the infrastructure necessary to support locum tenens clinicians during all assigned coverage periods. Resources are in place to facilitate quality patient care across all service lines.
Location
The area offers clinicians on assignment access to a range of outdoor and recreational attractions suited to varied interests. Flag Rock Recreation Area and the nearby George Washington and Jefferson National Forests' Clinch Ranger District provide over 100 miles of non-motorized trails for hiking and mountain biking, as well as opportunities for fishing, rock climbing, and paddling. Local parks, a farmers market, and a drive-in theatre complement the natural attractions of the surrounding High Knob region, providing diverse options for leisure during time away from clinical duties.
Responsibilities
- Provide locum tenens clinical coverage during day and night shifts at the on-site emergency department.
- Evaluate, diagnose, and treat patients presenting with acute illnesses and injuries across all age groups.
- Conduct patient assessments, manage acute and chronic conditions, and coordinate treatment plans as clinically indicated throughout each assigned shift.
- Collaborate with hospitalists and specialty teams to support the delivery of quality patient care.
Position Details
- Case Load/PPD: Variable
- Patient Population: All Ages
- Location Type: On-Site
- Prescriptive Authority Required: Yes
- Government: No
- Shift Times: Day shift and night shift
- Procedures Required: Emergency procedures as clinically indicated
Requirements
- Board certification required
- Prescriptive authority required