APP Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant - Roswell, United States - UNM Medical Group, Inc.

Description

UNM Medical Group, Inc. is hiring for an Advanced Practice Provider, Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant to join our UNM Truman Health Services team This opportunity is a full-time or part-time (0.75FTE-1.0FTE) opening located at our Truman Health Services Satellite outpatient clinic in Roswell, New Mexico.

*Sign-on Bonus Available*

Minimum $106,516 - Midpoint $135,761*

*Salary is determined based on years of total relevant experience.

*Salary is based on 1.0 FTE (full time equivalent) or 40 hours per week. Less than 40 hours/week will be prorated and adjusted to the appropriate FTE.

More about Truman Health Services and this opportunity:

Truman Health Services is a NCQA Patient Centered Medical Home which provides the highest level of care and latest treatment options for New Mexicans living with HIV, requiring gender services or seeking PrEP.

We offer a variety of treatment services utilizing a holistic approach towards supporting our patients' medical, social and mental health needs. Truman Health Services is seeking an experienced Primary Care Provider to join our Team at our new Satellite Clinic in Roswell, NM.

UNM Truman Health Services' (UNMTHS) Advanced Practice Provider (NP) would work at THS' Roswell Satellite outpatient clinic during regular business hours (Monday-Friday 8am-5pm except Thursday 10am-5pm) evaluating and managing primary care for people with HIV and provide consultative care for HIV preventative services (Post-exposure prophylaxis, Pre-exposure prophylaxis). This provider would work collaboratively with a register nurse case manager on site in the clinic and remotely via telehealth with other members of the interprofessional healthcare team, including clinical pharmacists, behavioral health providers, clinical nutritionist, case managers, and outreach workers. The Roswell Satellite Clinic healthcare team would work in collaboration with Alianza of New Mexico for HIV Case Management Services.

This Advanced Practice Provider (NP) would work as an independent provider at this clinic under the supervision of the Medical Director at the Albuquerque-based clinic. We encourage providers who thrive in and independent setting to apply. Consultation and continuing education would be provided through telephonic consultation with providers in Albuquerque and through the teleECHO clinics provided through the South Central AIDS Education and Training Center (SCAETC).

Summary

Functions in either a specialized setting in the role of practitioner, educator, mentor, consultant in providing independent acute and/or routine medical care to a specified population. Establishes goals and priorities in accordance with patient and staff needs and organizational objectives. Provides consultation and advice to others as a highly-specialized practitioner. May supervise support staff in an out-of-hours or remote clinical setting.

Minimum Job Requirements of Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant:

Education: Advanced Practice Nursing or Physician Assistant Accredited Program Graduate. Completed degree from an accredited institution that are above the minimum education requirement may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis. Verification of education and licensure (if applicable) will be required if selected for hire.

Experience:

• No minimum experience required in Family Practice.
• One year of related experience in Specialty areas preferred.

Licenses/Certifications:

• Advanced Practice Registered Nurse Licensed by the New Mexico Board of Nursing or Physician Assistant Licensed by the New Mexico Board of Medical Examiner and Certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants.
• Prescriptive Authority from the State of New Mexico.
• Federal DEA Certification.
• BLS Certification for Healthcare Providers (with hands on training), must be obtained within 30 calendar days of date of hire
• ACLS or PALS (if applicable) within 30 days of hire

Duties and Responsibilities of a Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant:

• Assess, diagnose and develop treatment plans; implement treatment, follow-up and evaluate patient within the scope of practice protocols as outlined by state statute.
• Assists in providing pre-op and post-op care; writes appropriate orders, including those for narcotics, stimulants, and depressant drugs.
• Perform invasive and non-invasive diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.
• Perform patient history and physical exams as needed, document findings noting pertinent normal and abnormal findings.
• Notifies attending physician on call, house physician on call, or supervising physician regarding any unusual or unexpected events or problems requiring direct physician consultation.
• Practices safety, environmental, and/or infection control methods.
• Work as a team member with medical/nursing staff to provide comprehensive care and promote continuity of care. Guide, teach, support and serve as a nursing and/or medical staff resource.
• Provide accurate documentation of patient care, document orders, directives, procedures and patient responses in the medical record and communicate them to other members of the health care team; maintain accurate, legible and confidential records.
• Provides health education to patients, families and/or community health practitioners and groups; may train and supervise medical residents engaged in specific clinical activities.
• Act as role model through conduct, appearance, communication, mutual respect, leadership, ethical decision-making, critical thinking and problem solving skills.
• May perform clinical research related to specific operations.
• Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

About UNM Medical Group, Inc.

UNM Medical Group, Inc. (UNMMG) is the practice plan organization for physicians and other medical providers associated with the UNM Health Sciences Center. UNMMG is a New Mexico non-profit corporation and is an equal opportunity employer. UNMMG strives to mitigate health disparities brought about by technology; we aim to reach underrepresented populations, making healthcare more equitable and accessible for all of the people in New Mexico; we have a demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and student success as well as working with broadly diverse communities.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Commitment:

We will strive as an institution and as individuals to recognize, cultivate and promote all forms of diversity and to foster health and well-being throughout New Mexico by weaving cultural humility and respect for all people.

Benefits:

UNMMG offers a competitive salary and an attractive benefit package which includes medical, dental, vision, and life insurance as well as tuition reimbursement, generous paid time off plan and 403b retirement for benefits eligible employees.

Apply TODAY to our Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant opportunity with the UNM Medical Group, Inc. and our Recruiter will contact you shortly