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 treatmentsOrder, interpret, and evaluate diagnostic tests to assess clinical problems and healthcare needsDocument physical findings, formulate prognoses, and collaborate with physicians and healthcare teams to develop patient care plansRecommend appropriate medications and treatments within licensure scopeMonitor inpatient hospitalizations and facilitate early release when appropriateEnsure cleanliness and safety of work area and equipmentOversee the provision of required contractual healthcare servicesMaintain effective working relationships with facility staff, contract providers, and outside agenciesUtilize established corporate and facility policies while exercising independent judgmentEvaluate medical service provision to prevent unnecessary or duplicate servicesMaintain strict confidentiality and security of medical recordsMonitor and respond to potential catastrophic illnessesRecommend methods to improve operational efficiency and cost-effectiveness in health servicesAudit pharmacy use for compliance with formulary and pharmacy lawsObserve and document inmate / resident behaviorAccept on-call responsibilities as requiredProvide health counseling and education individually or in groupsInterpret and process medical, technical, and legal documents as neededSupport legal processes by reviewing charts and attending court hearings when necessaryCommunicate effectively with administration, staff, inmates / residents, and the public, maintaining diplomacy and sound judgmentAttend staff and committee meetings to promote communication and quality careWork in confined areas, including rotating shifts and physical security checksEvaluate and recommend physical safety requirements for patient and staff safetyAdditional Information
Minimum 1 year of APP experience requiredUS citizenship required for ICE clearance; expedited clearance process availableSocial security card and driver’s license required for facility clearanceUniversal cover page, vendor-neutral resume / CV, and license primary source verification required for submittalBenefits
Strong compensationTravel-related expenses coveredA-rated medical malpractice insurance providedDedicated recruiter for future travel opportunitiesWhat 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!