Locum Nurse Practitioner - Geriatrics | Wilmington, NC

Tinkbird; Wilmington (NC); On-site; USD 96,000 - 138,000; Full time

Job summary

Tinkbird is seeking a Nurse Practitioner for a locum tenens role in the PACE outpatient program in Wilmington, North Carolina. This 90-day assignment offers a consistent weekday schedule (Mon–Fri, about 8:30 AM–4:00 PM) with a 30-minute lunch and no on-call requirements, totaling ~32 hours per week.

Responsibilities include performing assessments, developing and monitoring care plans, coordinating with an interdisciplinary team, and patient education for geriatric, chronic disease, hospice, and

Qualifications

• Active North Carolina NP license required.
• Active DEA registration required.
• Minimum of 2 years of clinical experience.
• Experience in Primary Care, Hospice, Long-Term Care or geriatrics preferred.
• Current BLS/CPR and ACLS certifications required.

Responsibilities

• Perform assessments and ongoing participant evaluations.
• Develop, implement, and monitor individualized plans of care.
• Coordinate care with providers, specialists, caregivers, and interdisciplinary team members.
• Administer treatments and nursing interventions as ordered.
• Provide participant and family education regarding health conditions and treatment plans.
• Monitor participant response to treatment and communicate changes in condition.
• Complete timely and accurate clinical documentation.
• Participate in care planning meetings and quality improvement initiatives.
• Assist with clinic procedures and participant care coordination.

Skills

Assessment

Communication

Care coordination

Education

Nurse Practitioner license

Tools

Collabrios PACE Hero

Job description

Position Details

• Job Type: Locum Tenens
• Profession: Nurse Practitioner
• Setting: PACE Program / Outpatient Clinic
• Location: Wilmington, North Carolina
• Start Date: ASAP
• Length of Assignment: 90 days, possible extensions

Clinic Schedule

• Monday – Friday
• Approximately 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM
• 30-minute lunch break
• Locum Provider- 4 days per week, 32 hours
• Approximately 7.5-hour shifts
• No call required

Practice Environment

• Outpatient PACE program serving geriatric patients
• Team-based care model
• Coordinating care for hospitalization and SNF stays
• EMR: Collabrios PACE Hero
• Focus on primary care, geriatrics, chronic disease management, hospice, and long-term care populations

Clinical Responsibilities

• Perform assessments and ongoing participant evaluations
• Develop, implement, and monitor individualized plans of care
• Coordinate care with providers, specialists, caregivers, and interdisciplinary team members
• Administer treatments and nursing interventions as ordered
• Provide participant and family education regarding health conditions and treatment plans
• Monitor participant response to treatment and communicate changes in condition
• Complete timely and accurate clinical documentation
• Participate in care planning meetings and quality improvement initiatives
• Assist with clinic procedures and participant care coordination

Requirements

• Active North Carolina license required
• Active DEA
• Minimum of 2 years of experience required
• Experience in Primary Care, Hospice, Long-Term Care, Geriatrics, or related setting preferred
• Current BLS/CPR certification required
• ACLS certification required
• Strong assessment, communication, and care coordination skills

Travel & Reimbursement

• Mileage reimbursed at the federal rate
• Candidates should be within approximately 60 miles of Wilmington, NC
• Hotel accommodations not provided

Practice Highlights

• Consistent weekday schedule
• No nights, weekends, or call
• Collaborative interdisciplinary care team
• Opportunity to serve a vulnerable geriatric population
• Meaningful work focused on improving quality of life and maintaining independence