Locum Tenens Family Nurse Practitioner Opportunity Near Grants, NM (Job ID: j-242885)We are seeking a Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) for a locum tenens position near Grants, NM. This role provides an excellent opportunity to serve in a rural primary health clinic with a variety of responsibilities. The position is available immediately and will continue on an ongoing basis.Position Overview:
- Specialty: Family Nurse Practitioner
- Location: Near Grants, NM
- Start Date: ASAP
- End Date: Ongoing
- Coverage Type: Scheduled Clinical Hours Only
- Practice Setting: Outpatient
- EMR System: NextGen
- Job ID: j-242885Responsibilities:
- Outpatient Care:
- Provide primary and urgent care services to patients of all ages, from infants to the elderly.
- Perform procedures including toenail removal, ear lavage, cryotherapy for warts, lesions, and skin tag removal.
- Handle minor urgent care needs, such as sutures and wound care.
- Clinic Coverage:
- Work at two clinic locations: Quemado (2 days a week) and Reserve (3 days a week).
- Use provided clinic vehicles for travel between locations.
- Perform patient visits and manage care in a solo-provider setting.
- Patient Volume:
- Manage a patient load of approximately 10-12 patients per shift.
- No rounding responsibilities.Qualifications:
- Board Certification: Must be Board-Certified or Board-Eligible as a Family Nurse Practitioner.
- Licensing: Must hold an active medical license in New Mexico.
- Certifications Required:
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification is mandatory.
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification is required.
- Fellowship: Not required.
- Hospital Privileges: Not needed.
- Temporary Privileges: Not available.
- Estimated Credentialing Timeframe: 60 days.Additional Details:
- Clinic Environment:
- The clinic operates from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday.
- Providers do not have on-call hours or admitting privileges, as there is no hospital in Catron County.
- Patients requiring higher levels of care will be transported by local EMS.
- Additional Duties:
- Perform and document procedures in NextGen EHR system.
- Provide a limited number of injections, such as Rocephin, when only the Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) is available.
- Obtain certification for performing CDL physicals, if not already certified.This position is ideal for an FNP who is comfortable working independently and is ready to contribute to a critical healthcare resource in a rural setting. If you meet the qualifications and are interested in this opportunity, please apply.
