Job Description
Join our dedicated healthcare team providing essential family medicine services through home visits across Ocean County. This locum tenens assignment requires a Nurse Practitioner to perform comprehensive health assessments without direct treatment or prescribing responsibilities. This role offers full-time flexible scheduling within a 40-hour week and emphasizes patient assessments and escalation of urgent findings while working closely with primary care providers.
Key Details
– Assignment Type: Locum Tenens
– Setting: Home Visits
– Start Date: July 21st or Earlier
– Schedule: Monday–Saturday, 8-hour shifts between 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
– Patient Population: All Ages
– Location: Ocean County, NJ
– Stipends: Housing and travel options can be discussed for non-local candidates
Benefits
– Weekly direct deposit
– Malpractice insurance with tail coverage
– Supportive credentialing assistance
– Lodging and mileage reimbursement
– Flexible scheduling
Job Responsibilities
– Conduct 5–6 home health assessments per day
– Perform annual risk assessments and chronic condition reviews
– Escalate urgent findings to patients’ primary care physicians
– Conduct A1C tests when applicable
Qualifications
– Must be Board-Certified FNP or ACNP
– Active NJ license and NJ Medicare number required
Working Hours
– Full-time, 40 hours per week
– Flexible 8-hour shifts scheduled between 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM, Monday through Saturday
– One-hour lunch break provided
Skills
– Proficient with iPad, blood pressure cuff, and lab kits
– Strong communication and assessment skills
– Ability to manage time effectively with a focus on patient care and coordination
– Comfortable with travel and remote work logistics