APP - Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant - School Based Health Clinic

Advanced Practice Provider, Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant

UNM Medical Group, Inc. is hiring for an Advanced Practice Provider, Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant to join our School Based Health Clinics located in Albuquerque, New Mexico. This position is a 10-month (August 2026 - May 2027). This opportunity is a part-time to full-time (0.5 - 1.0FTE) day shift opening.

Hours: Monday - Friday 7:30am - 4:30pm

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 out-of-hours 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:

1. Assess, diagnose, and develop treatment plans; implement treatment, follow-up and evaluate patient within the scope of practice protocols as outlined by state statute.
2. Assists in providing pre-op and post-op care; writes appropriate orders, including those for narcotics, stimulants, and depressant drugs.
3. Perform invasive and non-invasive diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.
4. Perform patient history and physical exams as needed, document findings noting pertinent normal and abnormal findings.
5. Notifies attending physician on call, house physician on call, or supervising physician regarding any unusual or unexpected events or problems requiring direct physician consultation.
6. Practices safety, environmental, and/or infection control methods.
7. 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.
8. 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.
9. Provides health education to patients, families and/or community health practitioners and groups; may train and supervise medical residents engaged in specific clinical activities.
10. Act as role model through conduct, appearance, communication, mutual respect, leadership, ethical decision-making, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
11. May perform clinical research related to specific operations.
12. Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

About the School Based Health Center Program

The School-Based Health Center Program provides services in 7 Albuquerque Public Schools.

The UNM School-Based Health Center (SBHC) program is co-sponsored by the UNM Medical Group and UNM Health Sciences Center. SBHC facilitates and supports schools, families and communities in addressing the social, physical and emotional needs of students so they can reach their full potential.

SBHC connects students to a larger health care system that can serve as a medical home, offering lifelong health care. SBHC providers focus on preventive health care and educating students on healthy lifestyle choices. Our goal is to enhance healthy youth development and reduce barriers to learning.

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. Modern Healthcare recognizes UNMMG in their Best Places to Work recognition for 2025. 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. We are dedicated to embracing and promoting diversity while fostering well-being across New Mexico through cultural humility and respect for everyone.