Nurse Practitioner - Wound Care

Location

5901 Harper Dr NE, Albuquerque, NM
Type of Opportunity:
Full time
FTE: 1.00

The CNS or NP serves as a clinical resource and an independent practitioner who diagnoses and manages acute and chronic diseases in the area of advanced practice licensure. Proactively manages the care of patients across the continuum of care and oversees complex patient care.

• 14-16 patients per day
• Wound Treatment Assistants available per provider
• Chronic wound & ostomy management: evaluation, assessment, diagnosis, treatment, debridement, dressing application, plan of care, continuous treatment
• No call obligation
• Daily
  
  Schedule:
  
  Monday‑Friday 7:30am‑4:00pm
• Student Loan Forgiveness eligible under PSLF and NM Health Professional Loan Repayment Program

• Compile and analyze data from multiple sources to independently formulate differential diagnosis, plan of medical management/plan of care, and monitor and evaluate outcomes for patients served.
• Accurately order and interpret diagnostic tests, prescribe necessary treatments and medications, perform minor surgical procedures, and provide referrals to other disciplines as needed.
• Perform health maintenance and restoration activities meeting emotional, physical, and medical needs of clients, managing acute and chronic diseases.
• Work autonomously and collaboratively with the healthcare team when issues fall beyond APRN scope; delegate appropriately.
• Coordinate care plans with patients, families, and related disciplines to facilitate quality care and optimal outcomes; participate in interdisciplinary care conferences and serve as patient advocate.
• Support superior outcomes through participation in job‑related projects such as research, data collection, quality assurance, policy and procedures development, teaching activities, and program development to improve care quality and evaluate effectiveness.
• Serve as a role model promoting excellence in practice by consistently using evidence‑based practice principles; serve as a resource to other providers/disciplines.
• Perform other functions as required.

• Master’s degree in Nursing.
• Current New Mexico advanced practice nursing CNS or NP license required.
• Three to five years of nursing experience with one to three years in area of expertise.
• Wound Specialist certification within one year of hire.
• Case management and/or home care experience preferred.
• New Mexico Board of Pharmacy licensure, DEA, and CNS or NP licensure required.

• Robust wellness program including free access to on‑site and community‑based gyms, nutrition coaching, classes, and wellness challenges.
• Day‑one effective benefits plan: medical, dental, vision, and more.
• Exceptional retirement plans: 403(b) retirement savings program with matching contributions and employer contributions.
• Student loan forgiveness eligibility.

AA/EOE/VET/DISABLED. Presbyterian Healthcare Services is a drug‑free and tobacco‑free employer with smoke‑free campuses.