APRN / PA INPATIENT - INTERNAL MEDICINE -

UNM Hospital; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-On Bonus Available

Relocation Assistance Available

Job summary

UNM Hospital in Albuquerque, NM, is seeking an advanced practice clinician (APRN/PA) for Inpatient Internal Medicine. The role focuses on patient care across age groups, with responsibilities spanning assessment, diagnostics, procedures, and education.

The position emphasizes teamwork, research involvement, and ongoing professional development. Requirements include graduate program completion, AP licensure, and 1 year of related experience, with narcotics prescriptive authority in NM and related

Qualifications

• Must hold Advanced Practice RN or Physician Assistant licensure.
• Experience in acute inpatient care preferred.

Responsibilities

• PATIENT CARE - Assess, diagnose and develop treatment plans; implement and evaluate care.
• PATIENT CARE - Conduct history and physical exams for procedures or admissions.
• PATIENT CARE - Manage admitting orders, rounds, consultations and discharges.
• PATIENT CARE - Perform invasive and non-invasive diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.
• PATIENT CARE - Order and interpret diagnostic tests; explain procedures to patient and family.
• PATIENT CARE - Revise care plans with patient and family to improve health outcomes.
• PATIENT CARE - Educate patients and families on prevention and treatment.
• DOCUMENTATION - Maintain accurate, confidential medical records and communicate with health team.
• PATIENT CARE - Collaborate with medical, nursing and counseling staff to ensure continuity of care.
• EDUCATION - Guide and mentor nursing and medical staff; serve as clinical resource.
• ROLE MODEL - Demonstrate professional conduct, leadership and ethical decision-making.
• RESEARCH - Support research and incorporate findings into practice.
• DEVELOPMENT - Pursue ongoing professional development through education and workshops.
• PATIENT SAFETY - Adhere to patient safety policies and seek improvements.
• PATIENT SAFETY - Proactively improve safety by questioning current policies.
• PATIENT SAFETY - Report safety concerns and near misses promptly.
• PATIENT SAFETY - Encourage patient participation in care and questions about treatment.

Skills

Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Education

Advanced Nurse or Physician Assistant

Program Graduate

Job description

Compensation Disclaimer

Compensation for this role is based on a number of factors, including but not limited to experience, education, and other business and organizational considerations.

Department: Inpt APP - Internal Medicine

FTE: 0.90

Full Time

Shift: Days

Position Summary

Function in a specialized area of advance practice in the role of practitioner, mentor, consultant, educator, researcher and manager. Establish goals and priorities in accordance with patient and staff needs and organizational objectives. Ensure adherence to Hospitals and departmental policies and procedures. Patient care assignment may include neonate, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric age groups.

Detailed Responsibilities

• PATIENT CARE - Assess, diagnose and develop treatment plans; implement treatment, follow-up and evaluate patient within the scope of practice protocols as outlined by state statute
• PATIENT CARE - Perform patient history and physical exams as needed for procedures or admissions; document findings noting pertinent normal and abnormal findings
• PATIENT CARE - Complete admitting orders, daily rounds and orders, consultations with nurses, specialist and ancillary staff, discharge summary, transfers, medication management and other orders as required for the management of patient care
• PATIENT CARE - Perform invasive and non-invasive diagnostic and therapeutic procedures
• PATIENT CARE - Order and interpret appropriate diagnostic procedures and tests. Explain the necessity of preparation, nature, and anticipated effects of procedures to patient and patient’s family
• PATIENT CARE - Evaluate and revise intervention care/treatment plan with patient and family as necessary to achieve improved health
• PATIENT CARE - Provide education for patients and/or families about preventative care, medical issues and use of the prescribed medical treatment
• DOCUMENTATION - 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
• PATIENT CARE - Work as a team member with medical/nursing/counseling staff to provide comprehensive care and promote continuity of care
• EDUCATION - Guide, teach, support and serve as a clinical resource nursing and medical staff
• ROLE MODEL - Act as a role model through conduct, appearance, communication, mutual respect, leadership, ethical decision-making, critical thinking, and problem solving skills
• RESEARCH - Support research by conducting or participating in research studies; incorporate findings in clinical practice
• DEVELOPMENT - Enhance professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, reading current literature, attending in-services, meetings and workshops
• PATIENT SAFETY 1 - Follow patient safety-related policies, procedures and protocols
• PATIENT SAFETY 2 - Demonstrate proactive approach to patient safety by seeking opportunities to improve patient safety through questioning of current policies and processes
• PATIENT SAFETY 3 - Identify and report/correct environmental conditions and/or situations that may put a patient at undue risk
• PATIENT SAFETY 4 - Report potential or actual patient safety concerns, medical errors and/or near misses in a timely manner
• PATIENT SAFETY 5 - Encourage patients to actively participate in their own care by asking questions and reporting treatment or situations that they don't understand or may "not seem right"

Qualifications

Education:

Essential:

• Program Graduate

Education specialization:

• Advanced Nurse or Physician Assistant

Experience:

Essential:

1 year directly related experience

Nonessential:

Bilingual English, Spanish, Keres, Tewa, Tiwa, Towa, Zuni, or Navajo Specialization in applicable area 3 years directly related experience

Credentials:

Essential:

• CPR for Healthcare/BLS Prov or Prof Rescuers w/in 30 days
• Advanced Practice RN or Physician Asst Lic & NCCPA Cert
• Pediatric Nursing Certification as applicable
• ACLS or PALS (as applicable) within 30 days of hire
• Prescriptive Authority from the State of New Mexico
• State of New Mexico and Federal DEA Certification

Physical Conditions:

Medium Work: Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Physical Demand requirements are in excess of those for Light Work.

Essential:

Working conditions:

• Sig Hazard: Chemicals, Bio Hazardous Materials req PPE
• Sub to credential.failure obtain/maintain may result in term
• 60 days written notice required to be eligible for rehire
• Tuberculosis testing is completed upon hire and additionally as required

Sign-On Bonus Available

Relocation Assistance Available