Family Nurse Practitioner - Sign-on Bonus Available

Southwest Care Center•Albuquerque, NM

8d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Nurse Practitioner is responsible for providing primary healthcare services to patients. Practice is carried out within licensed scope of practice under the supervision of the medical director and in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team. Provides patient care by examining and diagnosing patients, and carrying out or supervising medical treatment, therapy, and follow-up; referring patients for specialty consultation and treatment; educating patients in medical care; and documenting patient-doctor transactions for proper record keeping and billing. Assists and receives direction in the provision of patient care by consulting with the supervising and/or other SCC physicians on the following situations, as needed: - When required by protocol - When faced with a situation which may require hospitalization - When referring a patient outside of SCC for other than a routine medical problem. - When the incumbent is required to suture a laceration not covered by protocol - When faced with an imminent obstetrical delivery - When incumbent is medically uncomfortable with a particular clinical situation; and Assists the medical director or designee in the recruitment, retention, and evaluation of medical staff; assisting with the planning and evaluation of primary medical care and service programs; and participating in peer review activities. Provides input, recommendations, and feedback regarding the program of services and new or proposed changes in existing clinical policies and protocols to the clinical services director. Maintains professional and technical knowledge by participating in continuing education or seminars related to job responsibilities. Maintains knowledge of the statutes, regulations, guidelines and other requirements governing the provision of health care in New Mexico Participates in quality measures and chart reviews.

Requirements

Master's Degree in Nursing (ARNP)
Current Certification by the New Mexico Board of Nursing
National Board Certification as a Family Nurse Practitioner
Post-training experience in the medical professional field, preferably in primary health care

Responsibilities

Providing primary healthcare services to patients.
Examining and diagnosing patients.
Carrying out or supervising medical treatment, therapy, and follow-up.
Referring patients for specialty consultation and treatment.
Educating patients in medical care.
Documenting patient-doctor transactions for proper record keeping and billing.
Consulting with the supervising and/or other SCC physicians on specific situations as needed.
Assisting the medical director or designee in the recruitment, retention, and evaluation of medical staff.
Assisting with the planning and evaluation of primary medical care and service programs.
Participating in peer review activities.
Providing input, recommendations, and feedback regarding the program of services and new or proposed changes in existing clinical policies and protocols.
Maintaining professional and technical knowledge by participating in continuing education or seminars.
Maintaining knowledge of the statutes, regulations, guidelines and other requirements governing the provision of health care in New Mexico.
Participating in quality measures and chart reviews.