Inpatient OBGYN Advanced Practice Clinician

Presbyterian System Services • Albuquerque, NM

8d • Onsite

About The Position

Serves as an Advanced Practice Clinician (APC) with the OB/GYN inpatient service, supporting the service as required and remaining in-house during assigned shifts. Works with OB/GYN physicians to complete admissions and consultations, round on patients, and manage care during assigned shifts in the emergency department and hospital. Responsibilities include initial evaluations and histories and physicals, documentation, writing orders, and determining clinical disposition. The APC is available by phone and as a secure group-chat contact for nursing unit calls and ED consult requests, following up with OB/GYN as appropriate. The role also serves as Floor APC to begin rounds, visit and manage patients, prepare patients for discharge, provide discharge and post-surgical teaching, write prescriptions, dictate discharge summaries, review outstanding inpatient labs, and ensure appropriate hand-off before the end of each shift. The APC assists OB/GYN physicians during emergency gynecologic surgeries and C-sections and periodically provides midlevel outpatient clinic services. Excellent communication with patients, families, healthcare providers, and staff is expected. Other functions may be required.

The position may be filled by a Nurse Practitioner, Physician Assistant, or Certified Nurse Midwife. Requirements differ by discipline. Minimum experience is preferred but not required for Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants; two or more years as a Certified Nurse Midwife is preferred.

Presbyterian Healthcare Services describes its care model as supported by technology and digital platforms, innovative care models, and solutions intended to improve access and help clinicians focus on patient care. Employees receive Strongline silent alarm badges. Clinicians may participate in the RESET multi-day retreat focused on personal and professional growth, well-being, resilience, and intentional living.

Requirements

• For Nurse Practitioners: Master's degree in Nursing, New Mexico Nurse Practitioner license, federal and state DEA licenses, and ANCC certification.
• For Physician Assistants: Baccalaureate-prepared CAHEA-certified Physician Assistant, or two years of working experience as a Certified Physician Assistant, and licensure by the New Mexico Board of Medical Examiners.
• For Certified Nurse Midwives: Master's degree and graduation from a nurse-midwifery program accredited by the American College of Nurse-Midwives (ACNM).
• For Certified Nurse Midwives: Current unrestricted license to practice in New Mexico as a CNM, or ability to obtain one; New Mexico Board of Pharmacy CSR and federal DEA required.
• Excellent communication skills with patients, families, healthcare providers, and staff.

Nice To Haves

• At least one year of experience for Nurse Practitioners; preferred but not required.
• At least one year of experience for Physician Assistants; preferred but not required.
• Two or more years of experience as a Certified Nurse Midwife preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support the OB/GYN inpatient service as required and remain in-house during assigned shifts.
• Assist OB/GYN physicians during emergency gynecologic surgeries and C-sections.
• Complete admissions and consultations, conduct rounds, and manage patient care in the ED and hospital during assigned shifts.
• Perform initial evaluations, including histories and physicals; document care, write orders, and determine clinical disposition.
• Serve as a phone and secure group-chat point of contact for nursing unit calls and ED consult requests, following up with OB/GYN as appropriate.
• Serve as Floor APC to start patient rounds, visit patients, and manage their care.
• Prepare patients for discharge, including prescriptions and discharge and post-surgical teaching; dictate discharge summaries.
• Check outstanding labs for in-house patients.
• Complete assigned patient-care tasks and ensure appropriate hand-off before ending the shift.
• Provide periodic midlevel outpatient clinic services.
• Communicate effectively with patients, families, healthcare providers, and staff.
• Perform other functions as required.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Wellness program, including free access to on-site and community-based gyms, nutrition coaching and classes, and wellness challenges
• 403(b) retirement savings program with matching programs and employer contributions
• Strongline silent alarm badge for all employees
• RESET multi-day clinician retreat focused on personal and professional growth, well-being, and resilience

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time