APP Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant - Primary Care

Summary

This opportunity is a part-time to full-time (0.5 - 1.0 FTE) day shift opening in Rio Rancho, New Mexico. Friday coverage is a current requirement of this position. Sign-on Bonus Available* Minimum $114,168 - Midpoint $145,468*

• 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.

Minimum Job Requirements

• 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.
• 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 AssistantsPrescriptive Authority from the State of New MexicoFederal DEA CertificationBLS 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

• Assess, diagnose, and develop treatment plans; implement treatment, follow-up and evaluate patient within the scope of practice protocols as outlined by state statute.
• Auxiliary and non-invasive diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.
• Performs 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.
• Works 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.
• Provides 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.
• May perform clinical research related to specific operations.

About The Grande Primary Care Clinic

The UNM Health Grande Clinic focuses on providing the local community their non-emergency medical needs. Services Provided At The Grande Clinic Includes General Primary Care (newborn and greater)Primary Medical CareWomen’s HealthAnnual ExamsSports PhysicalsImmunizationsTreatment for Common Non-emergency IllnessHealth PromotionDisease PreventionMedication ManagementDiabetes ManagementBehavioral Health

Benefits

• Competitive Salary & Benefits: UNMMG provides a competitive salary along with a comprehensive benefits package.
• Insurance Coverage: Includes medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• Additional Perks: Offers tuition reimbursement, generous paid time off, and a 403b retirement plan for eligible employees.
• Fully paid malpractice insurance.