Part Time Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant

Description

Position at Recovery Services of New Mexico Part Time Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant Opportunity - ABQ (Five Points) / Belen, NM Schedule : Monday - Friday 6 : 00 am to 11 : 00 am Recovery Services of New Mexico is an innovative physician practice primarily providing advanced withdrawal management services to those addicted to opioids and alcohol.

Our unique approach coupled with aftercare and naltrexone / Vivitrol therapy, has helped thousands of people free themselves from addiction to Opioids, including prescribed narcotics, heroin, fentanyl, Suboxone / Buprenorphine products, and Methadone in addition to Alcohol.

Recovery Services of New Mexico has a opening for our Isleta location. We are searching for a dynamic and experienced Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant

Job Summary The Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant provides health care services to patients under the direction and responsibility of a physician.

Essential Roles and Responsibilities

• 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

Qualifications

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

What to expect from us : Recovery Services of New Mexico a progressive substance abuse treatment organization is committed to the highest quality of patient care in a comfortable outpatient clinic setting.

Our ultimate goal is to address the physical, emotional, and mental aspects of opioid use disorder to help each of our patients achieve long-term recovery and an improved quality of life.

Recovery Services of New Mexico is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and to compliance with all Federal, State and local laws that prohibit employment discrimination on the basis of race, color, age, natural origin, ethnicity, religion, gender, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship, genetic disposition, disability or veteran’s status or any other classification protected by State / Federal laws.