Locum Nurse Practitioner (NP) - Nurse Practitioner in Lafayette, LA

Nurse Practitioner | Nurse Practitioner
Location: Lafayette, LA
Employer: Rhino Medical
Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Contract Duration: 2 Weeks
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

Lafayette, Louisiana Emergency Medicine Lead NP/PA Opportunity
Lead APP Role • 67K Annual ED Visits • 45-Bed ED • Epic

Rhino Medical is leading the charge seeking an experienced Emergency Medicine Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant for a full-time Lead APP opportunity in Lafayette, Louisiana .

This is a substantive clinical leadership position combining hands-on Emergency Medicine practice with administrative and operational oversight. The Lead NP/PA will support the APP team while partnering with physician and APP leadership on clinical performance, quality, operations and continued program development.

Opportunity Highlights

• Location: Lafayette, Louisiana
• Position: Lead Emergency Medicine NP/PA
• Employment: Full-Time Locum Tenens
• Annual ED Volume: 67,000 visits
• ED Beds: 45
• Hospital Beds: 365
• Coverage Model: 54.43 physician hours / 55.14 NP/PA hours
• EMR: Epic
• Clinical practice + APP leadership responsibilities
• Cross-credentialing across affiliated regional facilities

Clinical & Leadership Scope

Maintain an active Emergency Medicine practice while serving as a clinical and operational leader for the NP/PA team.

The Lead APP will:

• Support employed Emergency Medicine NPs and PAs
• Collaborate closely with physician and APP leadership
• Advance clinical quality and performance-improvement initiatives
• Facilitate communication between clinical teams and leadership
• Support credentialing, privileging, quality oversight and risk-management initiatives
• Participate in strategic and operational planning
• Contribute to documentation and performance initiatives, including CDI and clinical metrics
• Help ensure compliance with applicable NP/PA practice standards and facility requirements
• Support accreditation, certification and recognition efforts

Practice Environment

Join a substantial Emergency Medicine program managing approximately 67,000 patient visits annually across a 45-bed Emergency Department .

The established coverage model includes 54.43 physician hours and 55.14 NP/PA hours , creating a robust physician-and-APP practice environment supported by Epic .

The position also requires cross-credentialing at affiliated regional facilities , expanding the Lead APP's involvement across the broader Emergency Medicine program.

Candidate Requirements

• Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant
• Emergency Medicine training/experience
• Active Louisiana license
• ATLS,  ACLS,  PALS,  BLS
• Ability to combine active clinical practice with leadership and administrative responsibilities

Why This Role Stands Out

This is not simply an Emergency Medicine clinical position with a leadership title. The Lead APP has meaningful involvement in quality, clinical performance, operations, compliance, risk management and strategic initiatives while remaining actively engaged in patient care.

For an experienced Emergency Medicine NP or PA looking to advance into a larger leadership role without leaving clinical practice, this is a compelling opportunity.

Why Providers Choose Rhino Medical

• Weekly direct deposit
• AAA-rated malpractice coverage
• Concierge credentialing and onboarding
• Dedicated recruiter support
• Transparent communication throughout the process
• Long-term provider relationship focus

Ready to take the next step in Emergency Medicine leadership? Send your CV today to learn more about the Lafayette opportunity.

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