UNM Medical Group, Inc. is hiring for a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner to join our Truman Health Services Clinic. This opportunity is a for a part-time or full time day shift opening located in Albuquerque, New Mexico. We are open to a schedule of .50 to 1.0 FTE.

Certified Nurse Practitioner License must have a Focus/Specialty of "Psychiatric - Mental Health" to be considered for this opportunity.

*Sign-on Bonus Available*

Minimum $106,516 - Midpoint $135,761*

*Salary is determined based on years of total relevant experience.

*Salary is based on 1.0 FTE (full time equivalent) or 40 hours per week. Less than 40 hours/week will be prorated and adjusted to the appropriate FTE.

About the Truman Health Service Clinic:

Truman Health Services is a NCQA Patient Centered Medical Home which provides the highest level of care and latest treatment options for New Mexicans living with HIV, requiring gender services or seeking PrEP. We offer a variety of treatment services utilizing a holistic approach towards supporting our patients’ medical, social and mental health needs. Truman Health Services is seeking an experienced Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner to join our Team.

UNM Truman Health Services (THS)'s Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner would work at THS outpatient clinic during regular business hours, Monday through Friday, evaluating and managing behavioral health care plans for referred patients with psychiatric illnesses, substance use disorder, and/or chronic pain disorder. This provider would work collaboratively with other members of the inter-professional healthcare team, including specialty primary care providers, nurses, therapists, and medical case managers. THS clinic is a patient centered medical home providing specialty primary care services for people living with HIV, people at risk for HIV, and transgendered persons.

Summary

Functions in either a specialized or a primary care setting in the role of practitioner, educator, mentor, consultant in providing independent acute and/or routine medical care to a specified population. Establishes goals and priorities in accordance with patient and staff needs and organizational objectives. Provides consultation and advice to others as a highly-specialized practitioner. May supervise support staff in an out-of-hours or remote clinical setting.

Minimum Job Requirements of Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant:

Education: Advanced Practice Nursing Accredited Program Graduate. Completed degree from an accredited institution that are above the minimum education requirement may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis. Verification of education and licensure (if applicable) will be required if selected for hire.

Experience:

• No minimum experience required in Family Practice.
• One year of related experience in Specialty areas preferred.

Licenses/Certifications:

• Advanced Practice Registered Nurse Licensed by the New Mexico Board of Nursing Licensed by the New Mexico Board of Medical Examiner
• Prescriptive Authority from the State of New Mexico.
• Federal DEA Certification.
• BLS Certification for Healthcare Providers (with hands on training), must be obtained within 30 calendar days of date of hire
• ACLS or PALS (if applicable) within 30 days of hire

Duties and Responsibilities of a Nurse Practitioner:

• Assess, diagnose and develop treatment plans; implement treatment, follow-up and evaluate patient within the scope of practice protocols as outlined by state statute.
• Assists in providing pre-op and post-op care; writes appropriate orders, including those for narcotics, stimulants, and depressant drugs.
• Perform invasive and non-invasive diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.
• Perform patient history and physical exams as needed, document findings noting pertinent normal and abnormal findings.
• Notifies attending physician on call, house physician on call, or supervising physician regarding any unusual or unexpected events or problems requiring direct physician consultation.
• Practices safety, environmental, and/or infection control methods.
• Work as a team member with medical/nursing staff to provide comprehensive care and promote continuity of care. Guide, teach, support and serve as a nursing and/or medical staff resource.
• 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.
• Provides health education to patients, families and/or community health practitioners and groups; may train and supervise medical residents engaged in specific clinical activities.
• Act as role model through conduct, appearance, communication, mutual respect, leadership, ethical decision-making, critical thinking and problem solving skills.
• May perform clinical research related to specific operations.
• Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

About UNM Medical Group, Inc.

UNM Medical Group, Inc. (UNMMG) is the practice plan organization for physicians and other medical providers associated with the UNM Health Sciences Center. UNMMG is a New Mexico non-profit corporation and is an equal opportunity employer. UNMMG strives to mitigate health disparities brought about by technology; we aim to reach underrepresented populations, making healthcare more equitable and accessible for all of the people in New Mexico; we have a demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and student success as well as working with broadly diverse communities.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Commitment:

We will strive as an institution and as individuals to recognize, cultivate and promote all forms of diversity and to foster health and well-being throughout New Mexico by weaving cultural humility and respect for all people.

Benefits:

UNMMG offers a competitive salary and an attractive benefit package which includes medical, dental, vision, and life insurance as well as tuition reimbursement, generous paid time off plan and 403b retirement for benefits eligible employees.

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