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Job description
UNM Hospital is looking for motivated providers to join our growing neurology team with 2 positions focused on general neurology and headache medicine and a third position focused on epilepsy to help care for patients in our community. The neurology department is located at the Clinical Neurosciences Center located at UNM Hospital. The neurology service sees a wide variety of patients with neurological concerns and provides much needed services for patients. This is an exciting career prospect, which offers many opportunities for development of new skills, growth, collaborative teamwork, learning, and teaching while contributing to our commitment of providing quality care for patients and the community.
Minimum Offer: $53.29/hr
Maximum Offer: $74.90/hr
Compensation for this role is based on a number of factors, including but not limited to experience, education, and other business and organizational considerations.
Position Summary
Function in a specialized area of advance practice in the role of practitioner, mentor, consultant, educator, researcher and manager. Establish goals and priorities in accordance with patient and staff needs and organizational objectives. Ensure adherence to Hospitals and departmental policies and procedures. Patient care assignment may include neonate, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric age groups.
Detailed Responsibilities
PATIENT CARE – Assess, diagnose and develop treatment plans; implement treatment, follow-up and evaluate patient within the scope of practice protocols as outlined by state statute
PATIENT CARE – Perform patient history and physical exams as needed for procedures or admissions; document findings noting pertinent normal and abnormal findings
PATIENT CARE – Perform invasive and non-invasive diagnostic and therapeutic procedures
PATIENT CARE – Evaluate and revise intervention care/treatment plan with patient and family as necessary to achieve improved health
DOCUMENTATION – 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
PATIENT CARE – Provide education for patients and/or families about preventative care, medical issues and use of the prescribed medical treatment
PATIENT CARE – Work as a team member with medical/nursing/counseling staff to provide comprehensive care and promote continuity of care
EDUCATION – Guide, teach, support and serve as a clinical resource nursing and medical staff
ROLE MODEL – Act as a role model through conduct, appearance, communication, mutual respect, leadership, ethical decision-making, critical thinking, and problem solving skills
RESEARCH – Support research by conducting or participating in research studies; incorporate findings in clinical practice
DEVELOPMENT – Enhance professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, reading current literature, attending in-services, meetings and workshops
PATIENT SAFETY 1 – Follow patient safety-related policies, procedures and protocols
PATIENT SAFETY 2 – Demonstrate proactive approach to patient safety by seeking opportunities to improve patient safety through questioning of current policies and processes
PATIENT SAFETY 3 – Identify and report/correct environmental conditions and/or situations that may put a patient at undue risk
PATIENT SAFETY 4 – Report potential or actual patient safety concerns, medical errors and/or near misses in a timely manner
PATIENT SAFETY 5 – Encourage patients to actively participate in their own care by asking questions and reporting treatment or situations that they don't understand or may "not seem right"
PATIENT CENTERED MED – Adhere to and promote the core expectations of the Patient Centered Medical Home or Patient Centered Specialty Practice as applicable
Qualifications
Education: Essential – Program Graduate
Education specialization: Essential – Accredited Advanced Practice Nurse
No minimum experience required.
Bilingual in English, Spanish, Keres, Tewa, Tiwa, Towa, Zuni, or Navajo. Specialization in applicable area 2 to 5 years experience as a practitioner.
Credentials – Essential:
CPR for Healthcare/BLS Prov or Prof Rescuers within 30 days
NM Advanced Practice Nurse License (CNP, CNS, CRNA)
Prescriptive Authority from the State of New Mexico
State of New Mexico and Federal DEA Certification
ACLS or PALS (as applicable) within 30 days of hire
Pediatric Nursing Certification as applicable
Physical Conditions
Medium Work: Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Physical Demand requirements are in excess of those for Light Work.
Essential Working Conditions:
Sig Hazard: Chemicals, Bio Hazardous Materials require PPE
Failure to obtain/maintain credentials may result in termination
60 days written notice required to be eligible for rehire
Tuberculosis testing is completed upon hire and additionally as required
Sign-On Bonus Available
Relocation Assistance Available
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Worksite address
albuquerque, NM, 87101, US
Who can apply
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