Family Nurse Practitioner

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Title: Family Nurse Practitioner

FLSA Status: Exempt

Department: Health Center Operations

Reports to: Clinical Supervisor

Union Exempt: No

Date Last Reviewed: 07/22/2024

Under the general direction of the Clinical Supervisor and directly supervised by a licensed Physician, provides primary medical and preventive care to patients with acute and chronic illnesses in their assigned health center(s). May supervise support staff in an out-of-hours or remote clinical setting.

• Conducts physical exams for all age groups to include health histories, labs, and other tests as appropriate with a focus on prevention.
• Diagnoses and treats injuries and illnesses, both chronic and severe.
• Prescribes medications and maintains medication log for in/out and distribution/dispense.
• Orders laboratory tests and interprets results.
• Consults with physicians and other medical specialists as required for complex medical care.
• Orders prescription refills and medication callbacks.
• Contacts patients through telephone to schedule appointments and do follow‑ups.
• Performs specialized procedures to include suturing, biopsies, and nail removals.
• Performs specialized exams to include PAP's, eye exams, and otoscopic exams.
• Consults with pharmacy technician for optimal drugs and dosages and to prevent drug interactions.
• Charts and documents all patient interactions.
• Participates in immunization clinics, well‑child clinics, diabetes screenings, and health promotion.
• Participates in education and training of nurses and medical assistants to improve their clinical skills.
• Provides counseling to parents and/or children, focusing on preventive health care.
• Performs emergency lifesaving procedures in cases such as cardiac arrest, respiratory arrest, massive hemorrhage, or similar emergencies.
• Notifies supervising physician regarding any unusual or unexpected events or problems requiring direct physician consultation.
• Practices safety, environmental, and/or infection control methods.
• Supervises and/or coordinates the activities of patient care and support staff within the clinic.
• Provides health education to patients and families; may train and supervise medical residents engaged in specific clinical activities.
• Enhances professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, current literature, in‑service meetings, and workshops.
• Participates in site and organizational quality assurance and improvement.
• Performs miscellaneous job‑related duties as assigned.

Minimum Education and Experience

• Master's Degree in Nursing.
• Six months to one year experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.
• Bi‑lingual (Spanish/English) preferred.

Licenses/Certifications Required

• State of New Mexico Certified Nurse Practitioner or certification pending, as documented by temporary certificate.
• NM State Board of Pharmacy (DEA).
• Nurse Practitioner national certification.
• Control Substance License.
• CPR Certified.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required

• Knowledge of primary care principles and practices.
• Knowledge of patient care charts and patient histories.
• Ability to perform medical examinations using standard medical procedures.
• Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations.
• Knowledge of drugs and their indications, contraindications, dosing, side effects, and proper administration.
• Knowledge of CPR and emergency medical procedures.
• Ability to clearly communicate medical information to professional practitioners and/or the general public.
• Knowledge of JCAHO and related accreditation and certification requirements.
• Ability to maintain quality, safety, and/or infection control standards.
• Ability to make administrative and procedural decisions.
• Ability to supervise and train assigned staff including organizing, prioritizing, and scheduling work assignments.
• Knowledge of clinical operations and procedures.
• Ability to observe, assess, and record symptoms, reactions, and progress.
• Skill in preparing and maintaining patient records.
• Ability to educate patients and/or families as to the nature of disease and to…