APP Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant - School Based Health Clinic

UNM Medical Group, Inc. is hiring for an APP Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant - Family Practice to join our School Based Health team. This position is a 10-month (August-May) 1.0 clinical FTE with a work schedule of Monday-Friday located in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

• Sign-on Bonus Available*

Minimum $88,774 - Midpoint $113,131*

• 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.

The School-Based Health Center (SBHC) Program provides services in 6 Albuquerque Public Schools. SBHCs provide health care and other services through a multidisciplinary integrated team to adolescents on the campus of the school. This position requires strong teamwork with other SBHC team members including Medical Assistants, Behavioral Health Providers, and Case Managers. The position requires active engagement with the school community to coordinate the provision of care and to promote SBHC services. If you are interested in working with an integrated team to provide services to adolescents we would like to invite you to apply for this position. This position would start in the fall of the new school year.

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 a APP 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 APP Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant:

• Assess, diagnose, and develop treatment plans; implement treatment, follow-up and evaluate patient within the scope of practice protocols as 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 invasive and non-invasive 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 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.

About the School Based Health Center Program

The School-Based Health Center Program provides services in 6 Albuquerque Public Schools. SBHCs provide health care and other services through a multidisciplinary integrated team to adolescents on the campus of the school. This position requires strong teamwork with other SBHC team members including Medical Assistants, Behavioral Health Providers, and Case Managers. The position requires active engagement with the school community to coordinate the provision of care and to promote SBHC services. If you are interested in working with an integrated team to provide services to adolescents we would like to invite you to apply for this position.

Benefits

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

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