Description

Alumni Healthcare Staffing is seeking a Nurse Practitioner for a locum tenens assignment in California. In this role, you will provide direct patient care, including assessments, diagnosis, and treatment, in collaboration with physicians and facility staff. Responsibilities include managing acute and/or chronic conditions, prescribing medications, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests, and documenting care in the EMR. You’ll adapt to varied clinical settings, follow all state and facility protocols, and maintain high standards of patient safety and service. This contract role offers flexible scheduling, competitive pay, and support from an experienced locum tenens team.
Provide direct patient assessment, diagnosis, and treatment in assigned clinical setting
Manage acute and chronic conditions, including developing and monitoring treatment plans
Prescribe medications and therapies in accordance with state and facility regulations
Order, perform, and interpret diagnostic and laboratory tests
Document all patient encounters accurately in the electronic medical record (EMR)
Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and ancillary staff to coordinate patient care
Educate patients and families on conditions, medications, and follow-up care
Adhere to all clinical, legal, and ethical standards, including infection control and safety protocols
Quickly adapt to new facilities, workflows, and EMR systems as a locum tenens provider
Communicate effectively with Alumni Healthcare Staffing and facility leadership about scheduling and performance
Patient assessment and physical examination
Differential diagnosis and clinical decision-making
Chronic disease management
Acute care management
Medication management and prescribing
Ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests
Electronic medical record (EMR) documentation
Care coordination and interdisciplinary collaboration
Patient and family education
Knowledge of state and federal healthcare regulations
Medical Insurance
Active, unrestricted Nurse Practitioner license in California (or ability to obtain)
National NP certification (e.g., AANP or ANCC) in appropriate specialty
Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner program (MSN or higher)
Current DEA registration (or eligibility) for prescribing
Current BLS certification; ACLS preferred depending on setting
Experience with electronic medical record (EMR) systems
Immunizations and credentialing documents meeting facility requirements