Eye Care Nurse Practitioner - Flexible Part-Time

Career Opportunities At Physicians Eyecare Group; Bloomfield (NM); On-site; USD 110,000 - 130,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work environment

Competitive wages

Free eyeglasses

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Mentor and collaborative team

Job summary

Physicians Eyecare Group is seeking a compassionate Nurse Practitioner (CNP) to join our eyecare center in Farmington, NM. This part-time, on-site role blends comprehensive eye care with integrative optometric services to support eye health and overall well-being.

The ideal candidate holds an active NM NP license, DEA registration, and 2+ years of clinical NP experience, preferably in ophthalmology or integrative medicine. Join our multidisciplinary team and deliver patient-centered care.

Qualifications

• Active unrestricted NP license in New Mexico
• Current DEA registration or eligibility in New Mexico
• MSN or DNP from an accredited institution
• Minimum of 2 years NP experience; ophthalmology or integrative medicine preferred
• Proficiency with EHR/EMR systems and clinical documentation
• Excellent interpersonal communication and patient education skills
• Preferred bilingual English/Spanish
• Familiarity with slit lamp, tonometer, OCT, auto refractor
• Experience in a retail optical/ophthalmology/optometry clinic setting

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive eye exams including visual acuity testing, refraction, and anterior segment evaluations
• Diagnose and manage ocular conditions including dry eye, conjunctivitis, blepharitis, glaucoma, and diabetic eye disease
• Co-manage pre- and post-operative care for cataract surgery, LASIK, and other procedures
• Order diagnostic imaging and ocular testing (OCT, visual fields, fundus photography)
• Refer patients to ophthalmologists or specialists when needed
• Maintain comprehensive optometric and preventive care assessments and address lifestyle factors affecting ocular health
• Develop individualized optometric care plans including nutrition and lifestyle modifications
• Screen for systemic conditions with ocular implications (hypertension, diabetes, thyroid)
• Provide patient education on blue light exposure and preventive ocular hygiene
• Offer integrative optometric care consultations relating sleep, stress, and nutrition to eye health
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation in the EHR and participate in quality/safety initiatives
• Mentor and collaborate with clinical staff and stay updated on best practices

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Patient education

Bilingual English/Spanish

Ophthalmic exam proficiency

Education

MSN or DNP

Tools

EHR/EMR systems

Ophthalmic diagnostic equipment

Job description

Physicians Eyecare Group is seeking a compassionate Nurse Practitioner (CNP) to join our eyecare center in Farmington, NM. This part-time, on-site role blends comprehensive eye care with integrative optometric services to support eye health and overall well-being.

The ideal candidate holds an active NM NP license, DEA registration, and 2+ years of clinical NP experience, preferably in ophthalmology or integrative medicine. Join our multidisciplinary team and deliver patient-centered care.