Gastroenterology Nurse Practitioner Needed for Locum Tenens Coverage at Facility in Lewiston, Maine

LocumTenens.com; Garland (ME); On-site; USD 110,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Locum Tenens.com, LLC is seeking a board-certified Nurse Practitioner to provide outpatient gastroenterology coverage in a Maine clinic. Assignment starts ASAP and runs 6-12 months, with a day shift from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday, on-site.

The clinician will manage chronic and acute GI conditions in adults, may order/endoscopy coordination with on-site physicians, and document in the EPIC EMR.

Qualifications

• Board-certified NP with outpatient gastroenterology experience.
• Ability to manage chronic and acute GI diseases in adults.
• Proficiency with EPIC EMR and documentation requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide outpatient clinic coverage, Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM.
• Order and coordinate GI procedures with on-site physicians.

Skills

Outpatient clinic coverage

Adult patient care

Chronic disease management

Education

Nurse Practitioner board certification

Tools

EPIC EMR

Job description

This Job at a Glance

• Job Reference Id:ORD-226880-NP-ME
• Title:NP
• Dates Needed:ASAP - 6-12 months
• Shift Type:Day Shift
• Assignment Type:Outpatient;Clinic
• Call Required:No
• Board Certification Required:Yes
• Job Duration:Locums

About the Facility

This 190-bed Joint Commission-accredited teaching hospital delivers a broad range of services, including 24/7 Emergency Care (Trauma Level III), Cardiovascular Services, Cancer Care, Orthopedic Care, Women's and Children's Health, and Primary Care Services. The outpatient gastroenterology clinic is structured to provide consistent coverage for an adult patient population, with support staff that includes one inpatient PA and one Triage RN. The facility utilizes EPIC EMR and provides training during the onboarding process.

About the Facility Location

The area offers clinicians on assignment access to a range of arts, cultural, and outdoor recreational activities suited to varied interests. Notable destinations include Thorncrag Bird Sanctuary, the Androscoggin Swinging Bridge (approximately 15 miles away), walking trails, and river access for paddling and kayaking. Annual community events such as the Great Falls Balloon Festival, Riverfest, and BrewFest complement the recreational calendar, and Lost Valley Ski Resort is located approximately 15 minutes from the assignment site, with Bates College, Auburn Mall, and coastal and wilderness destinations accessible within a reasonable drive.

About the Clinician's Workday

The gastroenterology nurse practitioner will provide outpatient clinic coverage on a day shift basis, Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with no call requirements. Clinical responsibilities include the management of chronic and acute gastroenterology diseases for both new and established patients. Clinicians may order and coordinate endoscopy procedures to be completed by on-site physicians. Clinical documentation is maintained through the EPIC EMR system, with training provided during onboarding.

Additional Job Details

• Case Load/PPD:18-20 patients per day
• Support Staff:1 PA inpatient, 1 Triage RN
• Patient Population:Adults
• Call Ratio/Schedule:N/A
• Location Type:On-Site
• Prescriptive Authority Required:Yes
• Government:No