Nurse Practitioner - Family Practice

Job Description

We are seeking a Family Nurse Practitioner for a locum tenens assignment in Oklahoma, beginning Nov 3, 2025. This opportunity involves 8-hour day shifts and provides the chance to deliver comprehensive nursing care in a dynamic correctional setting through Jan 30, 2026. US citizenship is required to obtain ICE clearance, and candidates must have at least one year of advanced practice provider experience.

Job Details

• Location: Oklahoma
• Start Date: Nov 3, 2025
• Provider Type Needed: Family Nurse Practitioner
• Schedule: 8-hour day shifts

Responsibilities and Duties

• Provide comprehensive nursing care, including executing physician orders, dispensing and administering medications, and performing examinations and treatments
• Order, interpret, and evaluate diagnostic tests to assess patient clinical problems and healthcare needs
• Record physical findings, formulate prognoses, and collaborate with physicians and other healthcare professionals to develop care plans
• Recommend drugs and other forms of treatment within the scope of licensure
• Monitor inpatient hospitalizations and facilitate early release when appropriate
• Ensure cleanliness of equipment and work area through direct effort and supervision
• Assist in monitoring the provision of all required contractual services
• Maintain effective working relationships with facility staff, contract providers, and outside agencies
• Apply established policies and procedures while using sound independent judgment in decision-making
• Evaluate medical services regularly to prevent inappropriate or duplicate care
• Maintain security and confidentiality of all medical records, ensuring thorough documentation of services provided
• Monitor and address potential catastrophic illnesses promptly
• Recommend improvements for operational efficiency and cost effectiveness in health-related services
• Audit pharmacy usage for formulary adherence and comply with all pharmacy laws, especially regarding controlled substances
• Observe and document inmate or resident behavior
• Accept on-call status as required
• Provide health counseling and education individually or to groups
• Analyze, interpret, and process medical and legal documents, including medical instructions and legal writs
• Participate in legal processes, including research and court hearings, as necessary
• Communicate effectively with administration, staff, inmates, visitors, and the public, using tact and sound judgment
• Attend staff meetings and facilitate effective communication within the medical unit
• Participate in multi-disciplinary committee meetings to monitor and promote quality healthcare services
• Engage in security functions such as working rotating shifts and verifying secure areas within the facility
• Evaluate and recommend safety requirements for a secure working environment

Additional Information

• Minimum of 1 year APP experience required
• US citizenship required due to ICE clearance process, including comprehensive background and credit investigation
• Must be licensed to practice in Oklahoma

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.