Eye Care NP: Integrative Optometry Specialist

Career Opportunities with Now Optics; Hobbs (NM); On-site; USD 105,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Free eyeglasses & family discounts

Employee Assistance Program

Team-oriented environment

Job summary

Physicians Eyecare Group is seeking a compassionate Nurse Practitioner to join our eyecare center. Provide comprehensive eye care, consult on integrative ophthalmic care, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to enhance patient well-being.

Active NM NP license required with DEA; MSN or DNP preferred. Flexible schedules, on-site roles in various NM locations, and a dynamic team environment are offered.

Qualifications

• Active unrestricted Nurse Practitioner license issued by the New Mexico Board of Nursing.
• Current DEA registration or eligibility to obtain one in New Mexico.
• MSN or DNP from an accredited institution.
• Minimum of 2 years of clinical NP experience; ophthalmology or integrative medicine preferred.
• Proficiency with EHR systems and clinical documentation.
• Excellent interpersonal communication and patient education skills.
• Preferred bilingual English/Spanish.
• Familiarity with ophthalmic diagnostic equipment such as slit lamp, OCT.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive eye exams including visual acuity testing, refraction, and anterior/posterior segment evaluations.
• Diagnose and manage common ocular conditions including dry eye, conjunctivitis and glaucoma.
• Co-manage pre/post operative care for cataract surgery and LASIK procedures.
• Order imaging and ocular testing (OCT, visual fields, fundus photography).
• Refer to ophthalmologists when scope exceeds NP or requires surgery.
• Provide integrative optometric care addressing nutrition and systemic factors impacting eye health.
• Maintain accurate EHR documentation and participate in quality initiatives.
• Adhere to HIPAA, OSHA, and state regulatory requirements.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Patient education

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

MSN or DNP

Active unrestricted NP license (NM)

Current DEA registration

Tools

EHR systems

Job description

Physicians Eyecare Group is seeking a compassionate Nurse Practitioner to join our eyecare center. Provide comprehensive eye care, consult on integrative ophthalmic care, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to enhance patient well-being.

Active NM NP license required with DEA; MSN or DNP preferred. Flexible schedules, on-site roles in various NM locations, and a dynamic team environment are offered.