Locum Nurse Practitioner (NP) - Family Practice in Cushing, OK
Description:
LocumJobsOnline is working with Wellhart, LLC to find a qualified Family Practice NP in Cushing, Oklahoma, 74023!
About The Position
We are seeking a Family Nurse Practitioner for a 60-day locum tenens assignment in Oklahoma beginning Oct 1, 2025. This position offers full-time, 8-hour day shifts, Monday through Friday, providing comprehensive healthcare services in a correctional environment. The assignment involves supporting patient care needs while ensuring compliance with facility protocols and security requirements.
Job Details
Location: Oklahoma
Start Date: Oct 1, 2025
LOA: 60 days
Provider Type Needed: Family Nurse Practitioner
Schedule: 8-hour day shifts, 40 hours per week
Responsibilities and Duties
Provide comprehensive nursing care, including executing physician orders, administering medications, and performing patient examinations and treatments
Order, interpret, and evaluate diagnostic tests to assess clinical problems and healthcare needs
Document physical findings, formulate prognoses, and collaborate with physicians and healthcare teams to develop patient care plans
Recommend appropriate medications and treatments within licensure scope
Monitor inpatient hospitalizations and facilitate early release when appropriate
Ensure cleanliness and safety of work area and equipment
Oversee the provision of required contractual healthcare services
Maintain effective working relationships with facility staff, contract providers, and outside agencies
Utilize established corporate and facility policies while exercising independent judgment
Evaluate medical service provision to prevent unnecessary or duplicate services
Maintain strict confidentiality and security of medical records
Monitor and respond to potential catastrophic illnesses
Recommend methods to improve operational efficiency and cost-effectiveness in health services
Audit pharmacy use for compliance with formulary and pharmacy laws
Observe and document inmate/resident behavior
Accept on-call responsibilities as required
Provide health counseling and education individually or in groups
Interpret and process medical, technical, and legal documents as needed
Support legal processes by reviewing charts and attending court hearings when necessary
Communicate effectively with administration, staff, inmates/residents, and the public, maintaining diplomacy and sound judgment
Attend staff and committee meetings to promote communication and quality care
Work in confined areas, including rotating shifts and physical security checks
Evaluate and recommend physical safety requirements for patient and staff safety
Additional Information
Minimum 1 year of APP experience required
US citizenship required for ICE clearance; expedited clearance process available
Social security card and driver's license required for facility clearance
Universal cover page, vendor-neutral resume/CV, and license primary source verification required for submittal
Benefits
Strong compensation
Travel-related expenses covered
A-rated medical malpractice insurance provided
Dedicated recruiter for future travel opportunities
What are Locum Tenens Jobs?
Locum tenens jobs, sometimes referred to as travel assignments, are contract positions that help meet patient care needs at various healthcare facilities and hospitals for a defined period. These roles can vary in length from a single week to over a year, often with options for extension. Medical professionals who undertake locum or travel work possess the same qualifications as permanent staff and frequently opt for these roles due to benefits such as competitive remuneration and greater scheduling flexibility.
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About Wellhart, LLC
Wellhart was founded in 2018 with a mission to tackle the urgent healthcare staffing problem at commercial medical facilities and local, state, and federal government agencies. We're continuously adding new and highly-skilled MDs, CRNAs, nurse practitioners (NPs), and physician assistants (PAs) who work as anesthesiology professionals, hospitalists, emergency medicine professionals, and radiologists to our database.
Our mission is to consistently provide the most elevated level of quality staffing and to offer exceptional client/provider solutions. Wellhart's ongoing goal is to establish positive, lasting partnerships between our skilled team of motivated professional recruiters, our invaluable providers, and our respected clients.
Whether you're a new graduate just getting started, or a retiree looking to make some extra money, locum tenens provides benefits that appeal to skilled medical professionals of all ages and situations. Becoming a locum tenens provider allows you to:
Travel the United States and see new places.
Keep your skills sharp, while learning new ones along the way.
Set your own schedule.
Earn more money than permanent providers.
Experience new practice settings.
Make a difference in areas that are struggling with healthcare worker shortages.
Join the Wellhart team!
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