Local Contract Nurse Practitioner - Family Practice

Amergis Healthcare Staffing Inc APP is seeking a Nurse Practitioner Family Practice for a local contract job in Lawrenceville, Virginia. Job Description & Requirements

Specialty: Family Practice

Discipline: Nurse Practitioner

Duration: 13 weeks

40 hours per week

Shift: 8 hours, days

Employment Type: Local Contract

Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) - Locum Tenens

Location: Lawrenceville, VA

Employer: Amergis

Contract Type: Locum Tenens (13-week assignment with potential extension)

Start Date: ASAP

Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM (40 hours/week)

On-Call: None

Position Overview

Amergis is seeking a qualified and autonomous Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) to provide primary care services at their facility. This is a full-time locum tenens opportunity ideal for experienced providers who thrive in a collaborative, secure healthcare environment.

Key Responsibilities

Deliver comprehensive adult primary care to the incarcerated population

Conduct physical exams, diagnose and manage acute and chronic conditions

Prescribe medications independently (no collaborative agreement required)

Provide preventive care and patient education

Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team including RNs, behavioral health staff, psychologists, and physicians

Maintain accurate documentation using paper charting

Qualifications

Licensure: Active Virginia Nurse Practitioner license (required)

Certifications: DEA and BLS (required)

Experience: Minimum 3 years as an NP (required for autonomous prescribing authority)

Must be able to prescribe independently without a collaborative agreement

Correctional healthcare experience is a plus

Compensation

1-4 years experience: $60/hr

5-9 years experience: $70.15/hr

10+ years experience: $75.30/hr

Additional Information

Patient Volume: Varies

EMR System: Paper charting

Support Staff: Full team including RNs, behavioral health therapists, psychologists, and physicians

Interview Process: Virtual interview with the Medical Director

Orientation: On-site shadowing

Onboarding Time: 2-3 weeks (Amergis standard process)

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