Family Medicine DNP Needed for Locum Tenens Coverage at Facility in Roswell, NM
Job Reference: ORD-228988-DNP-NM. Dates: ASAP – Ongoing (3+ months). Shift: Day. Assignment: Outpatient/Clinic. Call Required: No. Board Certification: Negotiable. Duration: Locums.
About the role
This correctional facility delivers clinic-based primary care services to an adult patient population within a secure clinical environment. The facility operates with established protocols suited to corrections-based healthcare delivery, structured to address the primary and chronic care needs of the population served. Telephonic consultation with the CMO is available to support clinical decision-making during the assignment.
The assignment area offers access to cultural, recreational, and historical attractions including the International UFO Museum and Research Center, the Roswell Museum, and the Anderson Museum of Contemporary Art. Outdoor recreation is available at Bottomless Lakes State Park (approximately 15 miles southeast) featuring swimming, fishing, hiking, and camping, while Spring River Park and Zoo and the J. Kenneth Smith Bird Sanctuary and Nature Center offer additional family-friendly options.
Responsibilities
- Provide clinic-based primary care services to adult patients (ages 18 and older) in a medium-security correctional facility.
- Evaluate and manage primary and chronic care conditions within a correctional healthcare environment.
- Expected caseload: 10 patients per day.
- Patient population: Adults.
- Location type: On-site.
Requirements
- Active DNP license.
- DEA registration.
- BLS certification.
- Prescriptive authority required.
- Board certification (negotiable).
- Credentialing estimated at 1–2 weeks, including PREA training and background check.
Qualifications
- Prior correctional experience (advantageous).
- At least 5 years of clinical experience (advantageous).
Schedule
- 24 hours per week, day shift.
- Preferred arrangement: three 8-hour shifts; alternative: two 12-hour shifts.
- No call required.