What are the responsibilities and job description for the Family Nurse Practitioner position at Indian Health Services?
Location: Albuquerque, NM Exit Disclaimer: You Are Leaving www.ihs.gov
Type: Urban Salary Range: $85,000 to $105,000 / Per Year Open Period: 2/16/2024 until filled Summary: First Nations Community Health provides affordable health services to a growing population of underserved and unserved individuals and families, including individuals experiencing homelessness. Some of our services include Primary Care, Dental Care, Behavioral Health, Case Management, Traditional Wellness and Healing, and Alternative Therapies. We offer competitive pay, a full benefit package with health, dental, vision, 401(k), and Paid Vacation, Sick, and Holidays. For consideration, please email your resume to resume@fnch.org or applications may be completed on our website at www.fnch.org
Under the direction of the Chief Medical Officer (CMO), the Nurse Practitioner shall work within the nursing process to provide direct nursing support to patients of FNCH. The Nurse Practitioner shall provide safe, direct patient care utilizing the nursing process in the ambulatory setting and School Based Health Center site(s). The Nurse Practitioner shall provide clinical leadership for Primary Care staff and assist with other Primary Care duties as needed. The Nurse Practitioner shall serve as a positive role model to promote a positive work environment and provide quality patient care. Ensures adhere to FNCH/department policies and procedures and fully complies with all HIPAA mandates More info about area: https://www.fnch.org Exit Disclaimer: You Are Leaving www.ihs.gov
Duties: 1. Assesses the patient's condition and nursing needs, sets goals and utilizes appropriate nursing actions to achieve goals; 2. Provides direct health care services in an effective and professional manner. The services provided include but are not limited to: prevention/education, screening, evaluations, counseling/therapeutic treatment, crisis response and other services which may be required to offer comprehensive medical services; 3. Ensures that direct patient services are provided in an effective, culturally appropriate manner; 4. Identifies and reports on problems/issues relative to access, barriers to services, and unmet needs; 5. Records and reports pertinent observations and reactions regarding patients to medical staff; 6. Administers medications and performs routine and complex procedures and treatments in accordance with privileging by medical director; 7. Assists the attending physician with procedures and complex treatments; 8. Assist with emergency procedures under the direction of the attending physician; 9. Ensures that patient medical records contain the necessary information ( i.e., documents medical history of chief complaint, assists in triage and initiates patient care for walk-ins.) 10. Work collaboratively with in-house and community providers for referrals and services; 11. Documents labs, cultures, ensures follow-up on abnormal results; 12. Follows patient safety related policies and procedures; 13. Demonstrates a proactive approach to patient safety by seeking opportunities to improve patient safety. (This may be evidenced by instituting a Best Practice for Primary Care or participating on FNCH safety committee.) 14. Identify and report conditions or situations which may put a patient at undue risk; 15. Report potential or actual patient safety concerns, medical errors and/or near misses in a timely manner; 16. Encourage patients to actively participate in their own care by asking questions and reporting treatment or situations that he/she does not understand; 17. Partner with FNCH HIPAA Compliance Officer to ensure Primary Care is in full compliance with all HIPAA mandates; 18. Presents thorough information, data, and documentation required for administrative support and approvals; 19. Participates in community and inter-agency planning and implementation of programs, as assigned by the CMO, to help improve coordination of services or development of programs. 20. Assist in the delivery of diabetes education and care to patient Qualifications: 1. Graduate from an accredited school of Nursing with the specialty as a Nurse Practitioner (Master's Degree Level). 2. Current/active New Mexico State license as a Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner. 3. Two years experience as a Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant preferred. Work Type: Permanent, Full Who May Apply? All Groups of Qualified Individuals Get Details & Apply: resume@fnch.org
Type: Urban Salary Range: $85,000 to $105,000 / Per Year Open Period: 2/16/2024 until filled Summary: First Nations Community Health provides affordable health services to a growing population of underserved and unserved individuals and families, including individuals experiencing homelessness. Some of our services include Primary Care, Dental Care, Behavioral Health, Case Management, Traditional Wellness and Healing, and Alternative Therapies. We offer competitive pay, a full benefit package with health, dental, vision, 401(k), and Paid Vacation, Sick, and Holidays. For consideration, please email your resume to resume@fnch.org or applications may be completed on our website at www.fnch.org
Under the direction of the Chief Medical Officer (CMO), the Nurse Practitioner shall work within the nursing process to provide direct nursing support to patients of FNCH. The Nurse Practitioner shall provide safe, direct patient care utilizing the nursing process in the ambulatory setting and School Based Health Center site(s). The Nurse Practitioner shall provide clinical leadership for Primary Care staff and assist with other Primary Care duties as needed. The Nurse Practitioner shall serve as a positive role model to promote a positive work environment and provide quality patient care. Ensures adhere to FNCH/department policies and procedures and fully complies with all HIPAA mandates More info about area: https://www.fnch.org Exit Disclaimer: You Are Leaving www.ihs.gov
Duties: 1. Assesses the patient's condition and nursing needs, sets goals and utilizes appropriate nursing actions to achieve goals; 2. Provides direct health care services in an effective and professional manner. The services provided include but are not limited to: prevention/education, screening, evaluations, counseling/therapeutic treatment, crisis response and other services which may be required to offer comprehensive medical services; 3. Ensures that direct patient services are provided in an effective, culturally appropriate manner; 4. Identifies and reports on problems/issues relative to access, barriers to services, and unmet needs; 5. Records and reports pertinent observations and reactions regarding patients to medical staff; 6. Administers medications and performs routine and complex procedures and treatments in accordance with privileging by medical director; 7. Assists the attending physician with procedures and complex treatments; 8. Assist with emergency procedures under the direction of the attending physician; 9. Ensures that patient medical records contain the necessary information ( i.e., documents medical history of chief complaint, assists in triage and initiates patient care for walk-ins.) 10. Work collaboratively with in-house and community providers for referrals and services; 11. Documents labs, cultures, ensures follow-up on abnormal results; 12. Follows patient safety related policies and procedures; 13. Demonstrates a proactive approach to patient safety by seeking opportunities to improve patient safety. (This may be evidenced by instituting a Best Practice for Primary Care or participating on FNCH safety committee.) 14. Identify and report conditions or situations which may put a patient at undue risk; 15. Report potential or actual patient safety concerns, medical errors and/or near misses in a timely manner; 16. Encourage patients to actively participate in their own care by asking questions and reporting treatment or situations that he/she does not understand; 17. Partner with FNCH HIPAA Compliance Officer to ensure Primary Care is in full compliance with all HIPAA mandates; 18. Presents thorough information, data, and documentation required for administrative support and approvals; 19. Participates in community and inter-agency planning and implementation of programs, as assigned by the CMO, to help improve coordination of services or development of programs. 20. Assist in the delivery of diabetes education and care to patient Qualifications: 1. Graduate from an accredited school of Nursing with the specialty as a Nurse Practitioner (Master's Degree Level). 2. Current/active New Mexico State license as a Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner. 3. Two years experience as a Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant preferred. Work Type: Permanent, Full Who May Apply? All Groups of Qualified Individuals Get Details & Apply: resume@fnch.org
Salary : $85,000 - $105,000
