APRN / PA INPATIENT - URGENT CARE -

UNM Hospital

Albuquerque (NM)

On-site

USD 73,412 - 103,182

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Sign-On Bonus

Relocation Assistance

Safety Incentive Pay

Shift Differentials

Job summary

A health care facility in Albuquerque seeks a practitioner to function as a mentor and provide advanced patient care, with responsibilities including diagnosis and treatment. Ideal candidates have an Advanced Nurse or Physician Assistant education, relevant certifications, and strong teamwork skills. The position offers a competitive salary range from $53.29/hr. to $74.90/hr. with various incentives for weekends and nights.

Qualifications

Program graduate as Advanced Nurse or Physician Assistant.
1 year of directly related experience is essential.
Bilingual skills in multiple languages are nonessential but advantageous.

Responsibilities

Assess, diagnose, and develop treatment plans for patients.
Perform medical exams and document findings.
Manage patient care including medication and treatment protocols.
Educate patients and families about care procedures.

Skills

Patient assessment skills

Communication skills

Leadership qualities

Teamwork

Critical thinking

Education

Advanced Nurse or Physician Assistant

Tools

CPR for Healthcare/BLS

ACLS or PALS certification

Job description

Sign-On Bonus Available
Relocation Assistance Available
Additional $6.00/hr. Safety Incentive Pay
Receive 17% Weekday Nights, 26% Weekend Nights and 15% Weekend Day shift differentials

Minimum Offer: $53.29/hr.
Maximum Offer: $74.90/hr.

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 - UCC
FTE: 0.90
Full Time
Shift: Rotating

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

Assess, diagnose and develop treatment plans; implement treatment, follow‑up and evaluate patient within the scope of practice protocols as outlined by state statute.
Perform patient history and physical exams as needed for procedures or admissions; document findings noting pertinent normal and abnormal findings.
Complete admitting orders, daily rounds and orders, consultations with nurses, specialists and ancillary staff, discharge summary, transfers, medication management and other orders as required for the management of patient care.
Perform invasive and non‑invasive diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.
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.
Evaluate and revise intervention care/treatment plan with patient and family as necessary to achieve improved health.
Provide education for patients and/or families about preventative care, medical issues and use of the prescribed medical treatment.
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.
Work as a team member with medical/nursing/counseling staff to provide comprehensive care and promote continuity of care.
Guide, teach, support and serve as a clinical resource to nursing and medical staff.
Act as a role model through conduct, appearance, communication, mutual respect, leadership, ethical decision‑making, critical thinking and problem‑solving skills.
Support research by conducting or participating in research studies; incorporate findings in clinical practice.
Enhance professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, reading current literature, attending in‑services, meetings and workshops.
Follow patient safety‑related policies, procedures and protocols.
Demonstrate proactive approach to patient safety by seeking opportunities to improve patient safety through questioning of current policies and processes.
Identify and report/correct environmental conditions and/or situations that may put a patient at undue risk.
Report potential or actual patient safety concerns, medical errors and/or near misses in a timely manner.
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

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

CPR for Healthcare/BLS Prov or Prof Rescuers within 30 days.
Advanced Practice RN or Physician Assistant 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.

Working Conditions