JOB OVERVIEW
Job Title: Nurse Practitioner Liver and Pancreas Surgery
Job Type: Locum Tenens
Location: Atlanta GA
Service Setting: Inpatient/Outpatient
Coverage Type: Clinical Only
Coverage Period: March 2 2026 May 29 2026
Clinical Shift Schedule: Monday Friday 8:00a 5:00p (4 days 10-hour shifts)
COVERAGE DATES
Start Date: March 2 2026
End Date: May 29 2026
Immediate assistance requested due to volume increase and leave coverage
PATIENT INFORMATION
Patient Demographics: Adults
Patient Volume/Census: Inpatient volume based on hospital census and approximately 1525 clinic patients per day
Admissions: Yes
Rounding: Included
Phone Consults: As clinically appropriate
Case Mix: Liver and pancreas surgical patients
FACILITY INFORMATION
Office Equipment Available: Standard inpatient and clinic equipment
Specialty Backup Available: Liver and pancreas surgical team
Support Staff Available: Physicians APPs and nursing staff
Reason for Coverage: Volume increase and leave vacancy
PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE
Hospital Privileges Required: Yes
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
Travel Lodging and Malpractice Insurance: Covered
JOB REQUIREMENTS
Licenses: Active Georgia nurse practitioner license
Board: National certification as Nurse Practitioner
DEA: As required for inpatient and outpatient practice
Certifications: As required by Northside Hospital credentialing standards
Experience: Surgical service or inpatient APP experience preferred
Other Qualifications: Ability to work in both inpatient and outpatient settings
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Provide inpatient care and rounding for liver and pancreas surgical patients
Support outpatient clinic visits and follow-up care
Coordinate care with surgical physicians and multidisciplinary teams
Document patient encounters accurately and timely in the EMR
Assist with continuity of care during periods of increased volume and staff absence