Family Nurse Practitioner - Sign-on Bonus Available

Nurse Practitioner

The Nurse Practitioner is responsible for providing primary healthcare services to patients. Practice is carried out within licensed scope of practice under the supervision of the medical director and in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team.

Provides patient care by examining and diagnosing patients, and carrying out or supervising medical treatment, therapy, and follow-up; referring patients for specialty consultation and treatment; educating patients in medical care; and documenting patient-doctor transactions for proper record keeping and billing.

Assists and receives direction in the provision of patient care by consulting with the supervising and/or other SCC physicians on the following situations, as needed:

When required by protocol

When faced with a situation which may require hospitalization

When referring a patient outside of SCC for other than a routine medical problem.

When the incumbent is required to suture a laceration not covered by protocol

When faced with an imminent obstetrical delivery

When incumbent is medically uncomfortable with a particular clinical situation

Assists the medical director or designee in the recruitment, retention, and evaluation of medical staff; assisting with the planning and evaluation of primary medical care and service programs; and participating in peer review activities.

Provides input, recommendations, and feedback regarding the program of services and new or proposed changes in existing clinical policies and protocols to the clinical services director.

Maintains professional and technical knowledge by participating in continuing education or seminars related to job responsibilities.

Maintains knowledge of the statutes, regulations, guidelines and other requirements governing the provision of health care in New Mexico

Participates in quality measures and chart reviews.

Additional Highlights:

Sign-on and relocation available

HRSA NHSC Student loan repayment eligible

Southwest Care Center is an equal opportunity employer. We offer equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by federal or state law.

Location: NM Albuquerque

Worker Type: Employee Regular

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40