Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant NP / PA Emergency Medicine - Ruidoso, NM

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Summary:
Provides quality healthcare in collaboration with other health care providers in the emergency department (ED)

Responsibilities:

• Performs entire patient care continuum of urgent care and acute patients who present to the Emergency Department. Performing initial assessments, appropriate ordering/interpretation of diagnostics, exercising treatment algorithms (including treatment of abscesses, laceration repair, and fracture stabilization and splinting), and arranging for appropriate disposition (including admissions) for patients ranging from newborn to geriatric.
• Utilizes available physician resources appropriately. Demonstrates high confidence in treating patients. Looks for opportunities to grow skillset with goal of improving autonomy.
• Available for Primary Patient Care to include review of lab/x-ray reports, medication refills, patient referral, patient education, health maintenance and symptom management in acute and chronic disease for patients age newborn to geriatrics.
• Serves in educator role for staff RNs, LPNs, and student FNP s/PA s as needed.
• Serves in management/administrative/organizational role to include attending meetings and maintaining schedules. Participation in monthly committees to improve patient care. Assists in the screening/evaluation process for prospective employees, staffing and management.
• Assists in the development of policies and procedures for clinical areas in which C.F.N.P./PA services are provided, conforming to JCAHO, regulatory agencies and PHS/EH.
• Participates in data collection and quality management activities. Participate in Midlevel Education Committee trainings for ongoing skill maintenance and improvement. Use available data to drive ongoing professional practice Improvement.
• Willingness to receive and assimilate feedback from all levels of staff/providers (coachable).
• Actively participate in piloting improvement projects, organizational initiatives, team building exercises, section meetings, and semi-annual provider reviews.
• Maintains patient medical records as required by hospital and regulatory agencies. Looks for opportunities to increase accuracy and pertinent information capture. Willingness to assimilate feedback related to Documentation and Coding for appropriate billing capture.
• Participates in once monthly Call Shift.
• Performs other functions as required.

Credentials Required:
For Nurse Practitioner - Masters degree in Nursing, New Mexico Nurse Practitioner license, federal and state DEA license and ANCC certification required. Minimum of one year experience preferred but not required. Experience as an ER Nurse preferred.

For Physician Assistant - Baccalaureate prepared CAHEA Certified Physician Assistant or two (2) years working experience as a Certified Physician Assistant, and licensed by the New Mexico Board of Medical Examiners required. Minimum of one year experience; Prior experience as an EMT or Scribe in an ER preferred.

Type of Opportunity: Part Time (.10 to .44)
FTE: 0.400000

We off more than the standard benefits!

Presbyterian employees gain access to a robust wellness program, including free access to our on-site and community-based gyms, nutrition coaching and classes, wellness challenges and more! In addition, we offer all employees a robust, day one effice benefits plan consisting of medical, dental, vision and more. Exceptional retirement plans - 403b retirement savings program with both matching programs and employer contributions.

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About Presbyterian Healthcare Services:

Presbyterian Healthcare Services exists to improve the health of patients, members and the communities we serve. We are a locally owned, not-for-profit healthcare system of nine hospitals, a statewide health plan and a growing multi-specialty medical group. Founded in New Mexico in 1908, we are the state’s largest private employer with over 14,000 employees – including 1,200 providers and 4,000 nurses.

Our health plan serves more than 600,000 members statewide and offers Medicare Advantage, Medicaid and Commercial health plans.

About Lincoln County Medical Center:

Nestled between the tall pines and mountain vistas at an elevation of 6,900 feet, Ruidoso is home to Presbyterian Lincoln County Medical Center, which has served the community and surrounding areas since 1950 when the facility first opened as the Ruidoso-Hondo Valley General Hospital.

With a population of nearly 20,000, Lincoln County offers many larger-town amenities in a smaller-community environment, including:

• Five public school districts throughout the area and a branch campus of Eastern New Mexico University that offers associate degree and various certificate programs.
• Many real estate listings for move-in ready homes, including gated communities and country club memberships, as well as developments for building or purchasing land close to town for ranching.
• Many local churches of various religious affiliations.

Things to Do:

• Skiing and snowboarding at Ski Apache on the sacred Sierra Blanca Mountain
• Fishing and other water activities at Grindstone Lake, Mescalero Lake, Alto Lake, and Rio Ruidoso
• Hiking and biking along many tree-lined trails and various outdoor activities
• Golfing at one of the seven public and private courses
• Shopping in the Midtown Shopping District for unique clothing, art, and restaurants
• Attending the horse races at Ruidoso Downs Racetrack
• Seeing a show at Spencer Theater or touring many of the many local art galleries

About New Mexico

New Mexico continues to grow steadily in population and features a low cost-of-living.

Varied landscapes bring filmmakers here from around the world to capture a slice of the natural beauty New Mexicans enjoy every day. Our landscapes are as diverse as our culture - from mountains, forests, canyons, and lakes, to caverns, hot springs and dunes.

New Mexico offers endless recreational opportunities to explore and enjoy an active lifestyle. Venture off the beaten path, challenge your body in the elements, or open yourself up to the expansive sky. From hiking, golfing and biking to skiing, snowboarding and boating, it's all available among our beautiful wonders of the west.

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