APP Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant - Primary And Urgent Care Telemedicine

UNM Medical Group, Inc. is hiring an Advanced Practice Provider, Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant to join our Telehealth team! This opportunity is a full-time (1.0 FTE) opportunity.

• Sign-on Bonus Available*

Minimum $106,516 - Midpoint $135,761*

• 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

This position will be responsible for performing primary care and urgent care telemedicine visits as part of the UNMMG outpatient clinic. The practitioner will be responsible for conducting only telemedicine visits based on a specialized facility equipped for telemedicine (UNM Telehouse) or other approved locations.

Functions in either a specialized setting in the role of practitioner, educator, mentor, or 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. May supervise support staff in an out-of-hours or remote clinical setting. This position may be transitioned to a conventional (in-person patient care provider) upon mutual agreement of the Provider and UNM.

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.

Ideal candidate would have a minimum of 5 years of experience in Primary and Urgent Care

Excellent communication skills, tele-etiquette, and timely documentation are a must.

Experience:

• No minimum experience is required in Primary and Urgent care.

• Exposure and familiarity with basic audio/video technology and tele-visits are desirable.

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 the 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, follow-up, and evaluate patients within the scope of practice protocols outlined by state statute.

• Assists in providing pre-op and post-op care; writes appropriate orders, including those for narcotics, stimulants, and depressant drugs.

• Perform patient history and applicable evaluation as needed, document findings, and note 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 (whenever applicable).

• 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 resource for nursing and/or medical staff.

• Provide accurate documentation of patient care, document orders, directives, and patient responses in the medical record and communicate them to other healthcare team members; 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, tele-etiquette, mutual respect, leadership, ethical decision-making, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.

• May perform clinical research related to specific operations.

• Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

About UNM Medical Group, Inc.

UNM Medical Group, Inc. (UNMMG) is the practice plan organization for physicians and other medical providers associated with the UNM Health Sciences Center. UNMMG is a New Mexico non-profit corporation and is an equal opportunity employer. UNMMG strives to mitigate health disparities brought about by technology; we aim to reach underrepresented populations, making healthcare more equitable and accessible for all of the people in New Mexico; we have a demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and student success as well as working with broadly diverse communities.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Commitment:

We will strive as an institution and as individuals to recognize, cultivate and promote all forms of diversity and to foster health and well-being throughout New Mexico by weaving cultural humility and respect for all people.

Benefits:

UNMMG offers a competitive salary and an attractive benefit package which includes medical, dental, vision, and life insurance as well as tuition reimbursement, generous paid time off plan and 403b retirement for benefits eligible employees.

Apply TODAY to our Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant opportunity with the UNM Medical Group, Inc. and our Recruiter will contact you shortly!