**Nurse Practioner-Farmington VAMC
Orlando, Florida, United States

Job Summary

Occupation Nurse Practitioner
Specialty Family Practice/Primary Care
Salary $3,762 – $4,242 weekly
Degree Required DNP
Position Type Full-Time
Work Environment Outpatient
Location New Mexico, New Mexico, United States
Visa Sponsorship No

Job Description

Last Update: 12/05/24

Ghost RX is searching for qualified Family Nurse Practitioner's to provide coverage at the Farmington, New Mexico Veterans Affairs Medical Center. Any active state license is accepted.

Clinic Hours : Monday - Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm.

Compensation:

$3,650- $4,242 / week for travelers 50 miles or farther from the facility


Job Responsibilities

-Executes position responsibilities independently and collaboratively in accordance with the scope and Standards of Nursing Practice within the specialty area.

-Works in an independent and interdependent relationship with members of the medical staff.

-Effectively identifies, evaluates, and addresses disease prevention and health promotion issues while administering quality patient care.

- Maintains legible, accurate, and confidential medical records. Documents all medical evaluations, diagnoses, treatment, outcomes, education, referrals, and consultations.

- Documents care/visit in CPRS appropriately, accurately, and concisely. Utilizes POE.

-Follows clinical guidelines and standards of practice as provided by NMVAHCS for health promotion, maintenance, and illness prevention.

-Responsible for the diagnosis and treatment of acute, chronic, and long-term healthcare issues.

-Care and treatment plans are consistent with assessments. Orders and interprets diagnostic tests appropriately.

-Selects/furnishes (prescribes) or recommends pharmacological agents and durable medical equipment appropriately.

-Treats staff, patients and family with respect and dignity.

-Uses clinical research techniques in decision-making and in making recommendations. Identifies and documents appropriate International Classification of Diseases (ICD) and Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) coding for patient encounters.

Qualifications

A minimum of one (1) year direct patient care experience within the last three (3) years. VA experience is desirable.
A current license in at least one (1) state, territory, or commonwealth in the U.S. or the District of Columbia
Current certification in Advanced and Basic Life Support (ACLS/BLS)