Advanced Practice Nurse (DOH/PHD#63654)
New Mexico Department of Health · Las Cruces, NM · 2 wk ago
Healthcare$51.72–$82.76/hrPart-time
Why does the job exist?
Decrease the prevalence of STDs, unplanned pregnancy, and substance abuse disorder issues in New Mexico.
Responsibilities
- Provides patient care, including medical diagnosis, treatment, prescription of medication and therapies, patient counseling, and staff consultation within area of specialization.
- Performs women's health exams, including breast and pelvic exams.
- Orders and interprets laboratory tests, diagnostic imaging, and other tests.
- Provides education and training regarding medication and diagnosis to patients, family, staff, and other approved entities.
- Refers patients to other providers or care settings for specialized care.
- May provide clinical direction to nursing staff in providing healthcare or treatment to patients and residents.
- Maintains accurate and timely medical records.
- Accountable for all required documentation in accordance with medical policies, practices, and protocols.
- Provides healthcare services, health education, and immunizations to public health clients seeking care for infectious disease and/or related symptoms, family planning services, or other related concerns.
- May perform medical procedures within scope of practice.
- Participates in teams to provide consultation, education, and training to staff and external partners related to clinical services and public health interventions to improve health status of individuals and the community.
Requirements
- Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license.
- Extensive computer and electronic health record use.
- Frequent interaction with patients, staff, and community partners.
- Travel throughout the region to support clinical services, outreach, and meetings; occasional overnight travel may be required.
- Potential exposure to communicable diseases.
- Occasional lifting of up to 50 pounds related to clinical or outreach activities.
Qualifications
- Licensed by the New Mexico Board of Nursing as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN), Certified Nurse Practitioner (CNP), Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS), or as a Certified Nurse Midwife (CNM) by the New Mexico Department of Health.
Skills
- Experience in public health and/or experience with STD and family planning services.
- Independently performs the full scope of advanced practice nursing services within the scope of applicable licensure.
Benefits
Not specified.
Schedule
Not specified.
Pay
$51.72 - $82.76 Hourly
$107,584 - $172,135 Annually