APP Nurse Practitioner Physician Assistant - Primary Care
APP Nurse Practitioner Physician Assistant - Primary Care
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UNM Medical Group Inc. is hiring for an Advanced Practice Provider Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant to join our Primary Care Grande Clinic. This opportunity is a parttime to fulltime 0.8 1.0FTE) day shift opening available MonFri located in Rio Rancho New Mexico.
This position has the potential for growth into leadership!
*Signon Bonus Available*
Minimum $110843 Midpoint $141232*
*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.
Summary:
Functions in either a specialized or a primary care setting in the role of practitioner educator mentor consultant in providing independent acute and/or routine medical care to a specified population. Establishes goals and priorities in accordance with patient and staff needs and organizational objectives. Provides consultation and advice to others as a highly specialized practitioner. May supervise support staff in an outofhours or remote clinical setting.
Minimum Job Requirements of 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. Verification of education and licensure (if applicable) will be required if selected for hire.
Experience:
- No minimum experience required in Family Practice
- One year of related experience in Specialty areas.
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 Assistants
- Prescriptive Authority from the State of New Mexico
- Federal DEA Certification
- BLS 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 of a Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant:
- Assess diagnose and develop treatment plans; implement treatment followup and evaluate patient within the scope of practice protocols as outlined by state statute.
- Assists in providing preop and postop care; writes appropriate orders including those for narcotics stimulants and depressant .
- Perform invasive and noninvasive diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.
- Perform 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.
- Work 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.
- Provide 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.
- Act as role model through conduct appearance communication mutual respect leadership ethical decisionmaking critical thinking and problemsolving skills.
- May perform clinical research related to specific operations.
- Performs miscellaneous jobrelated duties as assigned.
Why Join UNM Medical Group Inc.
Since our creation in 2007 our dynamic organization has continued to grow and form strong partnerships within the UNM Health system. We ASPIRE to incorporate the following values into all aspects of our culture and work: we always demonstrate an Attitude of Service with Positivity Integrity and Respect as we strive for Excellence.
About the Grande Primary Care Clinic:
UNM Medical Group has opened a new Primary Care Clinic for the Rio Rancho community in the summer of 2021. The UNM Health Grande Clinic focuses on providing the local community their nonemergency medical needs.
Services Provided at the Grande Clinic includes:
- General Primary Care (newborn and greater)
- Primary Medical Care
- Womens Health
- Annual Exams
- Sports Physicals
- Immunizations
- Treatment for Common Nonemergency Illness
- Health Promotion
- Disease Prevention
- Medication Management
- Diabetes Management
- Behavioral Health
Diversity Equity and Inclusion Commitment:
We are dedicated to embracing and promoting diversity while fostering wellbeing across New Mexico through cultural humility and respect for everyone.
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
Apply TODAY to our Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant opportunity with the UNM Medical Group Inc. and our Physician Recruiter will contact you shortly!
Employment Type
Full Time
