- Conducts physical exams for all age groups to include health histories, labs, and other tests as appropriate with a focus on prevention.
- Diagnoses and treats injuries and illnesses, both chronic and severe.
- Prescribes medications and maintains medication log for in/out and distribution/dispense.
- Orders laboratory tests and interprets results.
- Consults with physicians and other medical specialists as required for complex medical care.
- Orders prescription refills and medication callbacks
- Contacts patients through telephone to schedule appointments and do follow-ups.
- Performs specialized procedures to include suturing, biopsies, and nail removals.
- Performs specialized exams to include PAP's, eye exams, and otoscopic exams.
- Consults with pharmacy technician for optimal drugs and dosages and to prevent drug interactions.
- Charts and documents all patient interactions.
- Participates in immunization clinics well child clinics, diabetes screenings, and health promotion.
- Participates in education and training of nurses and medical assistants to improve their clinical skills.
- Provides counseling to parents and/or children, focusing on preventive health care.
- Performs emergency life saving procedures in cases such as cardiac arrest, respiratory arrest, massive hemorrhage, or similar emergencies.
- Notifies supervising physician regarding any unusual or unexpected events or problems requiring direct physician consultation.
- Practices safety, environmental, and/or infection control methods.
- Supervises and/or coordinates the activities of patient care and support staff within the clinic.
- Provides health education to patients and families; may train and supervise medical residents engaged in specific clinical activities.
- Enhances professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, current literature, in-service meetings, and workshops.
- Participate in site and organizational quality assurance and improvement.
- Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.
- Master's Degree in Nursing.
- Six months to one year experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.
- Bi-lingual (Spanish/English) preferred.
- State of New Mexico Certified Nurse Practitioner or certification pending, as documented by temporary certificate.
- NM State Board of Pharmacy (DEA).
- Nurse Practitioner national certification;
- Control Substance License;
- CPR Certified.
- Knowledge of primary care principles and practices.
- Knowledge of patient care charts and patient histories.
- Ability to perform medical examinations using standard medical procedures.
- Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations.
- Knowledge of drugs and their indications, contraindications, dosing, side effects, and proper administration.
- Knowledge of CPR and emergency medical procedures.
- Ability to clearly communicate medical information to professional practitioners and/or the general public.
- Knowledge of JCAHO and related accreditation and certification requirements.
- Ability to maintain quality, safety, and/or infection control standards.
- Ability to make administrative and procedural decisions.
- Ability to supervise and train assigned staff including organizing, prioritizing, and scheduling work assignments.
- Knowledge of clinical operations and procedures.
- Ability to observe, assess, and record symptoms, reactions, and progress.
- Skill in preparing and maintaining patient records.
- Ability to educate patients and/or families as to the nature of disease and to provide instruction on proper care and treatment.
- Neonates, infants, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric
-
Nurse Practitioner
2 weeks ago
Wexford Health Sources Los Lunas, United StatesTo Apply for this Job Click Here · POSITION: Nurse Practitioner · SCHEDULE: Part Time - 8 hours per week · FACILITY: Central New Mexico Correctional Facility · LOCATION: Los Lunas, NM · A Job Should be MORE than just a paycheck. · Wexford Health Sources, Inc. is one of the nat ...
-
Nurse Practitioner
3 weeks ago
Wexford Health Sources Los Lunas, NM, United StatesDirector of Nursing · Full-Time · FACILITY: Central New Mexico Correctional Facility · 10,000 sign on bonus · Wexford Health Sources, Inc. is one of the nation's largest correctional health care providers. Over the past 30 years, our team of dedicated clinical professionals ha ...
-
Pediatric Nurse Practitioner
3 weeks ago
First Choice Community Healthcare INC Los Lunas, United StatesJob Description · Job DescriptionDescription:A. POSITION SUMMARY Under the general direction of the Clinical Supervisor and directly supervised by a licensed Physician, provides primary medical and preventive care to patients with acute and chronic illnesses in their assigned hea ...
-
Nurse Practitioner
1 week ago
LocumJobsOnline Albuquerque, United States Full timeLocumJobsOnline is working with CompHealth to find a qualified Urgent Care NP in Alamogordo, New Mexico, 88310 · About The Position · CompHealth is currently assisting this well known Hospital System, in Southern New Mexico, with their search for an Urgent Care Nurse Practitioner ...
-
Nurse Practitioner
1 week ago
AMN Healthcare Albuquerque, United States Full timeJob Description & Requirements · Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant, Neurosurgery(NP) · StartDate: ASAP Pay Rate: $ $ · The University of New Mexico (UNM) Department of Neurosurgery seeks an Advanced Practice Provider to join their large and busy APP-led neurosurgical ser ...
-
Nurse Practitioner
2 hours ago
Barton Associates New Mexico, United StatesJOB TITLE · Nurse Practitioner - Neurological Surgery · PROVIDER TYPE · Nurse Practitioner · SPECIALTY · Neurological Surgery · JOB TYPE · Locum Tenens · STATE · NM · PRACTICE SETTING · Hospital · DURATION · 84 Days · Job Benefits Competitive compensation Travel-rel ...
-
Nurse Practitioner
3 weeks ago
CT Assist Albuquerque, NM, United States Full timeCT Assist is seeking a Nurse Practitioner Cardiology for a job in Albuquerque, New Mexico. · Job Description & Requirements · Specialty: Cardiology · Discipline: Nurse Practitioner · Start Date: ASAP · Duration: Ongoing · 40 hours per week · Shift: 8 hours, days · Employment Type ...
-
Nurse Practitioner
4 weeks ago
Duke City Recovery Toolbox LLC Albuquerque, United StatesJob Description · Job DescriptionOverview · We are currently seeking a Program Nurse Practitioner for our Albuquerque, New Mexico facility. · Nurse Practitioner hours are Monday - Friday 2:00pm to 10:00pm. All Federal Holidays are observed. · Nurse Practitioner has opportunity to ...
-
Nurse Practitioner
3 weeks ago
CHRISTUS Health Albuquerque, United StatesJob Description · This job requires relocation. · Description · Calling experienced APC's (with 2 or more years of experience) to join our Las Vegas, NM Primary Care team. We are seeking a skilled nurse practitioner to work in an outpatient family practice clinic. Christus St. Vi ...
-
Nurse Practitioner
1 week ago
Corus Health Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States Part timeCorus Health is the proud recent recipient of Albuquerque's prestigious Top Workplace award As a full-service medical practice provider, Corus Medical is seeking a qualified, Nurse Practitioner who will be responsible for caring for patients, maintaining accurate and current pati ...
-
Nurse Practitioner
3 hours ago
CT Assist Albuquerque, NM, United StatesCT Assist is seeking a Nurse Practitioner Cardiovascular/Cardiothoracic Surgery for a job in Albuquerque, New Mexico. · Job Description & Requirements · Specialty: Cardiovascular/Cardiothoracic Surgery · Discipline: Nurse Practitioner · Start Date: 08/01/2024 · Duration: Ongoing ...
-
Nurse Practitioner
3 days ago
Matrix Providers Albuquerque, United StatesNurse Practitioner (Women's Health) | Any State License | Albuquerque, NM · Location: Albuquerque, NM, United States · Healthcare Provider Type : Nurse Practitioner · START YOUR APPLICATION ) · Experience the Matrix Providers Advantage. · We strive to provide a framework of stabi ...
-
Nurse Practitioner
2 weeks ago
CT Assist Albuquerque, United StatesJob Description · CT Assist is seeking a Nurse Practitioner Cardiology for a job in Albuquerque, New Mexico. · Job Description & RequirementsSpecialty: Cardiology · Discipline: Nurse Practitioner · Start Date: ASAP · Duration: Ongoing · 40 hours per week · Shift: 8 hours, days · ...
-
Nurse Practitioner
3 days ago
Barton Associates Albuquerque, United StatesAnother locum tenens opportunity has arrived in New Mexico Our client has multiple openings for a nurse practitioner specializing in neurological surgery to begin coverage in late August. Hours include 12 hour night shifts (5p - 5a) with a 7 on/7 off rotation. The selected locum ...
-
Nurse Practitioner
3 weeks ago
CHRISTUS Health Albuquerque, United StatesJob Description · This job requires relocation. · Description · Our team is seeking a full time experienced nurse practitioner to provide, assist and support physicians and patients in an outpatient setting, focused on pain evaluation and medication management. Applicants must ha ...
-
Nurse Practitioner
1 week ago
Corus Health Albuquerque, United StatesJob Description · Job DescriptionCorus Health is the proud recent recipient of Albuquerque's prestigious Top Workplace award As a full-service medical practice provider, Corus Medical is seeking a qualified, Nurse Practitioner who will be responsible for caring for patients, main ...
-
Nurse Practitioner
4 weeks ago
Vessel Health Albuquerque, United StatesJob Description · Job DescriptionDuties``` · - Conduct comprehensive patient assessments, including medical history, physical examinations, and diagnostic evaluations. · - Develop and implement individualized treatment plans for patients based on their specific needs and conditio ...
-
Nurse Practitioner
3 weeks ago
Korzen Health Albuquerque, United StatesJob Description · Job DescriptionKorzen Health is seeking a Full Time Nurse Practitioner to perform initial healthcare assessments for our Veteran population · This is a Full Time On-Site Position. Must have an active NM license. · These are initial evaluations that consist of 1 ...
-
Nurse Practitioner
3 weeks ago
DOCS Health Albuquerque, United StatesJob Description · Job DescriptionDescription:COME JOIN OUR TEAM As a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistants to fill any openings within their existing schedules conducting exams for Veterans, in their own private offices in Albuquerque, NM. We are health care innovators, prob ...
-
Nurse Practitioner
3 weeks ago
Matrix Providers Albuquerque, United StatesJob Description · Job DescriptionExperience the Matrix Providers Advantage. · We strive to provide a framework of stability and structure for our valued employees and contractors, where you will experience lower provider-to-patient ratios and fair, reliable schedules. It is our h ...
Pediatric Nurse Practitioner - Los Lunas, United States - First Choice Community Healthcare
Description
A.POSITION SUMMARY
Under the general direction of the Clinical Supervisor and directly supervised by a licensed Physician, provides primary medical and preventive care to patients with acute and chronic illnesses in their assigned health center(s).
B.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
C.MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
D.LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS REQUIRED
E.KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED
F.AGE OF PATIENTS SERVED
G.PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS/WORKING CONDITIONS
A person in this position has sufficient time to complete most tasks although under pressure depending on patient and organization demands.
1.
Physical Effort and Dexterity:
Moderate physical activity. Requires handling of average-weight objects up to 25 pounds or standing and/or walking for more than four (4) hours per day.
2.
Machines, Tools, Equipment:
Capable of using medical equipment, office machines and personal computers for word-processing and data entry.
3.
Visual Acuity, Hearing, and Speaking:
Must be able to read results of medical tests and computer monitor and outputs accurately. Must be able to communicate clearly and accurately for work and safety compliance.
4.
Environment/Working Conditions:
Work environment involves exposure to potentially dangerous materials and situations that require following extensive safety precautions and may include the use of protective equipment. Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office work environment. Work is inside a clinic in a controlled environment at multiple health centers working with managers, providers, support staff, and FCCH partners. Normal office and clinic safety precautions and practices are required. Position requires travel throughout the Albuquerque metropolitan area. Work regularly scheduled Monday-Friday, although weekends may be required to attend meetings and conferences and meet deadlines.
This description lists the major duties and requirements of the job and is not all-inclusive. Applicants may be expected to perform job-related duties other than those contained in this document and may be required to have specific job-related knowledge and skills
