Part-Time Nurse Practitioner/Physician Associate

Description

• Patient/Client Care 
• Examines patient and performs comprehensive physical examination.  Compiles patient medical data, including health history and results of physical examination.  Refers to physician as needed. 
• Administers or orders diagnostic tests, such as x-ray, electrocardiogram, and laboratory tests, and interprets test results for deviation from normal 
• Prescribes medications following strict protocols established by contractual agreements 
• Confers with patient’s private physician(s) as needed 
• Counsels patients and helps them understand their limitations and abilities 
• Acts as a resource person for decisions, planning, and policies affecting the health of patients and staff 
• Serves as a clinic in-service resource 
• Oversees the continuum of care process for their patients 
• Provides patient education specific to various disease processes 
• Maintains patient, employee, and computer confidentiality 

• Graduate of an accredited nurse practitioner or physician assistant program 
• Must be currently licensed in the State of NM
• Satisfactory drug screen and criminal background check