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Locum Family Practice Nurse Practitioner Orleans, LA
Job in
New Orleans, Orleans Parish, Louisiana, 70129, USA
Listed on 2026-01-14
Listing for:
Aya Locums
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-01-14
Job specializations:
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Nursing
Nurse Practitioner, Healthcare Nursing, Advanced Practice Nurse/APRN, Clinical Nurse Specialist
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Job Details
- Profession: Nurse Practitioner
- Pay: $65/hr - $80/hr
- Assignment Length: 13 Weeks
- Schedule: 5x8-Hour 08:00 - 17:00
- Openings: 1
- Start Date: 02-09-2026
- Experience: 1 year
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Locum Family Practice Nurse Practitioner Job Description And Requirements
About Locum Nurse Practitioner (NP) Jobs
This is a generalized description of locum NP job requirements. Specific assignment details may vary based on the healthcare facility, patient population and the NP specialty.
Job Responsibilities
- Conduct comprehensive patient assessments to diagnose and treat a variety of medical conditions.
- Develop and implement individualized treatment plans.
- Order and interpret diagnostic tests.
- Prescribe medications and manage chronic conditions.
- Provide patient education and counseling on healthy lifestyle choices.
- Perform procedures as permitted by state regulations and NP specialty.
- Collaborate with physicians and other healthcare providers to ensure coordinated care.
- Document patient care accurately and thoroughly.
- Strong clinical knowledge and assessment skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to build rapport with patients.
- Proficiency in performing physical examinations and procedures relevant to their specialty.
- Critical thinking and problem-solving skills to diagnose and manage complex medical conditions.
- Time management skills to efficiently manage a patient workload.
- Ability to work independently while also collaborating effectively with a healthcare team.
- Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) degree focused on an NP specialty (e.g., family practice, adult-gerontology, pediatrics).
- Active and unencumbered advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) license in Louisiana .
- National certification as an NP in a relevant specialty area by a recognized certifying body (e.g., American Academy of Nurse Practitioners [AANP]).
- While specific requirements may vary, most locum NP positions prefer candidates with at least one year of experience in a clinical setting relevant to their specialty.
- Locum tenens NP positions are temporary assignments, often lasting weeks or months, to fill staffing gaps in healthcare facilities.
- These positions offer competitive pay and flexible schedules, allowing NPs to pursue diverse work environments and control their workload.
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