Family Medicine Nurse Practitioner Needed for Locum Tenens Coverage at Facility in Atlantic City, NJ
Job Reference ID: ORD-229001-NP-NJ. Dates Needed: February – 3 months. Shift Type: Day Shift. Assignment Type: Clinic. Call Required: No. Board Certification Required: Yes. Job Duration: Locums.
About the Facility
The facility operates as an outpatient primary care clinic delivering clinic-based services to an adult patient population consisting primarily of low-income workers eligible through employer-sponsored benefits. The clinic addresses the needs of a multilingual population with a high prevalence of complex comorbidities and oncology-related conditions, supported by on-site medical assistants, registered nurses, and licensed practical nurses. Clinical workflows are structured to support consistent and coordinated primary care delivery throughout the assignment period.
Facility Location
The assignment area is a coastal destination offering a range of entertainment, cultural, and recreational attractions suited to varied interests. Highlights include the Steel Pier, the Absecon Lighthouse — the tallest lighthouse in New Jersey — an indoor waterpark at the Showboat, and Gardner's Basin with waterfront dining and boat cruises. The area's entertainment scene features casino resorts with live performances and comedy venues, complemented by a four-mile Boardwalk and public transit options including a jitney service and Boardwalk tram.
Clinician Workday
Clinicians will provide outpatient primary care services to an adult patient population at an on-site clinic, working 40 hours per week on a day shift schedule Monday through Saturday, with flexible scheduling options including four 10-hour shifts. Appointment blocks are currently 15 minutes and are scheduled to transition to 30-minute blocks upon new clinician arrival; administrative time is incorporated into the schedule. The patient population consists of adults with a high prevalence of complex comorbidities, oncology-related conditions, and multilingual backgrounds — primarily Spanish, Haitian Creole, and Hindi — and clinicians must be comfortable utilizing translation services. Clinical documentation is managed through EPIC.
Requirements & Qualifications
- Board certification required
- DEA registration required
- Prescriptive authority required
- Experience with oncology patients preferred
- Comfortable utilizing translation services for multilingual patients (Spanish, Haitian Creole, Hindi)
- Proficiency with EPIC electronic health record system
Additional Details
- Case Load/PPD: Variable (15-minute appointment blocks; transitioning to 30-minute blocks upon new clinician start)
- Support Staff: Medical Assistants, Registered Nurses, Licensed Practical Nurses
- Patient Population: Adults
- Location Type: On-Site
- Prescriptive Authority Required: Yes
- Government Facility: No