Locum - Nurse Practitioner - Urgent Care

77 consultants; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 165,000 - 262,000; Full time

Job summary

77 consultants is seeking clinicians for a clinical environment delivering 100% outpatient care in Virginia. The engagement requires 3 full-time providers to cover 9 weekly shifts (3 shifts each), with credentialing taking 60–90 days.

Shifts run 8 AM to 8 PM, typically 12 hours or longer; weekend coverage is mandatory. Applicants must be Board Certified, hold an active Virginia medical license, and be proficient in suturing, I&D, and rapid testing.

Qualifications

• Board Certified in appropriate specialty.
• Active Virginia Medical License.
• Current BLS Certification.
• Active DEA Registration.
• Minimum 1 year ED/urgent care experience.
• Clean malpractice/licensing record.

Responsibilities

• Perform and supervise suturing, I&D, and foreign body removal.
• Manage minor burn care and skin lesion treatment.
• Provide orthopedic stabilization, splinting, and casting as needed.
• Conduct point-of-care testing and interpret X-ray/EKG results.
• Screen for infections and rapid tests (strep, flu, COVID-19, RSV).
• Stabilize airway and administer nebulizer treatments.

Skills

Laceration Repair

Incision and Drainage

Foreign Body Removal

Minor Burn Care

Skin Lesion Treatment

Orthopedic Stabilization

Diagnostic Procedures

Epistaxis Management

Cerumen Removal

Airway Support

Tools

Epic

Job description

Dates of Coverage:

3 days per week, with coverage starting as soon as credentialing is completed

Schedule:

Clinics operate seven days a week from 8 AM to 8 PM. Shifts are typically 12 hours or longer, contingent on patient volume, and providers are required to manage all patient arrivals during these operational hours.

Average Call Back Hours:

Not applicable.

Provider Requirements:

A total of 3 full-time providers are needed to fulfill 3 shifts per week each, aggregating to 9 shifts weekly.

Practice Settings:

The setting involves a clinical environment.

Patient Demographics:

The patient population spans all ages, from birth to the elderly, with variations in demographics occurring daily across different clinics.

Outpatient vs Inpatient Care:

The facility provides 100% outpatient care.

Daily Patient Volume:

Patient encounters per day can fluctuate between 25 to 50, with increased numbers expected during the cold and flu season.

Trauma Level Designation:

The focus is on episodic events; cases requiring higher acuity care will be referred to emergency departments.

Required Skills and Procedures:

• Laceration Repair: Proficiency in simple, intermediate, and complex suturing or stapling.
• Incision and Drainage (I&D): Including packing techniques.
• Foreign Body Removal: Management of non-embedded foreign bodies.
• Minor Burn Care: Treatment and management of minor burns.
• Skin Lesion Treatment: Evaluation and care of skin lesions.
• Orthopedic Stabilization: Techniques for splinting, casting, and joint reduction.
• Diagnostic Procedures: Point-of-care testing and interpretation, including X-ray and electrocardiogram (EKG) evaluations, as well as rapid testing for strep, flu, COVID-19, RSV, urinalysis, and blood glucose.
• Epistaxis Management: Techniques such as anterior nasal packing and chemical cautery (e.g., silver nitrate).
• Cerumen Removal: Safe removal of earwax impaction.
• Airway Support: Administering nebulizer treatments and initial stabilization measures.

EMR/Documentation System:

Epic.

Credentialing Information:

• Estimated Credentialing Timeframe: 60 to 90 days.
• Availability of Temp Positions: No.
• Shift Description: Shifts from 8 AM to 8 PM, typically exceeding 12 hours based on patient inflow; each provider covers 3 shifts weekly.
• Weekend Requirements: Mandatory

Mandatory Qualifications:

• Board Certified: Required.
• Active Virginia Medical License: Required.
• Current BLS Certification: Required.
• Active DEA Registration: Required.
• Minimum Experience: At least one year in an ED, ER, primary care, or urgent care setting is mandatory.
• Background Check: Must have a clean record with no malpractice or license issues; no exceptions will be made.

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• Payment Terms: The client will not cover travel expenses and is seeking local candidates or inclusive rate proposals.

Certification Requirements:

• BLS,
• Board Certification,
• DEA Registration.

Licensure Requirements:

Must hold a valid license to practice in Virginia.