Eye Care Nurse Practitioner — Innovative, Patient-Centered

Physicians Eye Care Group; Grants (NM); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Free eyeglasses & discounts

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Team-oriented environment

Flexible schedule

Job summary

Physicians Eyecare Group is seeking a compassionate Nurse Practitioner to join our eyecare team in Farmington, NM. You will perform comprehensive eye exams, manage ocular conditions, and co-manage pre/post-operative care in a collaborative setting.

The role requires an active NM NP license, DEA registration, and 2+ years of clinical NP experience, preferably in ophthalmology or integrative care, with proficiency in EHR/EMR systems and patient education.

Qualifications

• Active, unrestricted Nurse Practitioner license in New Mexico.
• Current DEA registration or eligibility to obtain one in NM.
• Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) or Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) from an accredited institution.
• Minimum of 2 years of clinical NP experience; ophthalmology or integrative medicine preferred.
• Proficiency with EHR/EMR systems and clinical documentation.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and patient education skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive eye exams including visual acuity testing, refraction, and anterior/posterior segment evaluations.
• Diagnose and manage common ocular conditions and co-manage pre- and post-operative care.
• Co-manage care for cataract surgery, LASIK, and other ophthalmic procedures.
• Order diagnostic imaging and ocular testing (e.g., OCT, visual fields, fundus photography).
• Refer patients to ophthalmologists when care exceeds NP scope.

Skills

Nurse Practitioner

Clinical NP experience

Patient education

Interpersonal communication

Education

MSN or DNP

Tools

EHR/EMR Systems

Job description

Physicians Eyecare Group is seeking a compassionate Nurse Practitioner to join our eyecare team in Farmington, NM. You will perform comprehensive eye exams, manage ocular conditions, and co-manage pre/post-operative care in a collaborative setting.

The role requires an active NM NP license, DEA registration, and 2+ years of clinical NP experience, preferably in ophthalmology or integrative care, with proficiency in EHR/EMR systems and patient education.