Locum Tenens Nurse Practitioner - Family Practice (Near Oak Harbor, WA)

Are you a motivated Family Nurse Practitioner seeking a dynamic locum tenens opportunity in a growing community near Oak Harbor, WA? We're seeking a qualified and experienced provider to join our team and provide high-quality care to a diverse patient population in a fast-paced outpatient setting. This is a locum tenens position with a start date as soon as credentialing is complete, offering a 3-month contract with the possibility to extend.

What We Offer:

• Schedule: Full-time Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM (40 hours/week) with an unpaid lunch break. Optional Saturday hours available for overtime pay.


• Patient Care: Be prepared to see up to 18 patients per day, with potential for more depending on cancellations. We require a Nurse Practitioner comfortable with a high-volume environment and experience working with all ages, from newborns to geriatrics.


• Supportive Staff: Each provider benefits from a dedicated medical assistant, with access to receptionists, mental health therapists, dietitians, and on-site pediatricians. A local healthcare administrator will handle your timecards.


• Diverse Patient Population: We serve a thriving community with a significant migrant and refugee population. Interpretive services are available on-site. While fluency in another language is a plus, it is not required.


• Technology: We utilize the EPIC electronic medical record system for efficient patient care.


• Procedures: You will perform common procedures like injections, IUD placement, and minor wound care.


• Travel & Compensation: We offer a competitive compensation package with comprehensive benefits (details provided during the interview) and will cover your travel expenses (flight, rental car/mileage, and lodging).

Qualifications:

• Board certification in Family Practice required


• Active WA Nurse Practitioner license required


• Active WA DEA license required


• Minimum of 2 years' experience as a Family Nurse Practitioner with recent face-to-face patient contact experience


• Clean background check and no malpractice history


• Experience with the EPIC electronic medical record system is preferred


• Ability to integrate quickly with a 1-week orientation and begin seeing patients by day 3


• Experience working with vulnerable populations and a passion for serving rural communities are valued

To Apply:

Please submit your CV and a cover letter expressing your interest in this opportunity.

Job ID: j-227968

Note: This is a general job description, and specific details may vary. We encourage you to submit your application for further discussion.