Family Medicine Nurse Practitioner Needed for Locum Tenens Coverage at Facility 1 Hour from Columbus, Ohio

Job Reference: ORD-225821-NP-OHTitle: NP | Dates Needed: November for 3 months | Shift Type: Day Shift | Assignment Type: Outpatient; Clinic | Call Required: No | Board Certification Required: Negotiable | Job Duration: Locums

About the Facility

This correctional facility delivers outpatient and 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, supported by full correctional support staff and on-site nurse practitioners. Clinical workflows are structured to address the primary care needs of the patient population served.

Facility Location

The assignment is located approximately one hour from Columbus, a city offering a range of cultural, recreational, and entertainment options suited to varied interests. The broader region provides access to outdoor destinations including Cuyahoga Valley National Park, the only national park in Ohio, featuring waterfalls, scenic railroads, and miles of trails. Day trips to destinations such as Hocking Hills, Ann Arbor, and Pittsburgh are reachable within a few hours, and additional options spanning theme parks, museums, zoos, and hiking trails are accessible throughout the surrounding area.

Work Schedule & Caseload

• Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
• Options for 3 × 12-hour or 4 × 10-hour shift configurations
• Saturday availability permitted but not required
• Expected caseload: 16–18 patients per day

Clinical Responsibilities

Provide outpatient and clinic-based primary care services to an adult patient population at an on-site correctional facility, encompassing the evaluation and management of primary care conditions within a structured correctional environment.

Requirements

• State NP license
• DEA registration
• ACLS certification
• CPR certification
• Prescriptive authority
• Board certification (negotiable)
• Correctional experience preferred
• Minimum 2 years of clinical experience preferred
• Credentialing estimated at approximately 3 weeks

Additional Details

• Case Load/PPD: 16–18
• Support Staff: Full correctional support staff, NPs on-site
• Patient Population: Adults
• Location Type: On-Site
• Prescriptive Authority Required: Yes
• Government: No