House Calls of New Mexico, Albuquerque Branch is hiring! Seeking Full-Time Nurse Practitioner to join our growing team of clinical professionals that believe in making a difference in our patient’s lives. Apply today!
The Nurse Practitioner is responsible for the provision of skilled nursing assessment, planning and provision of patient care in order to maximize the palliation of symptoms and determine eligibility for care. In addition, the Nurse Practitioner is responsible for identifying patient or family needs and providing supportive care and appropriate service in accordance with the interdisciplinary team plan of care and the policies and procedures of the agency.
401(k) retirement plan with a generous company match
Generous time off accruals
Paid holidays
Mileage reimbursement
Tuition Reimbursement
Employee Referral Program
Merit Increases
Employee Discount Programs
Work/life balance
What You’ll Do:
Care for both palliative and primary care patients in their home
Prescribe medications including controlled substances to the extent delegated and licensed, in accordance with state law.
Order and interpret laboratory and other diagnostic tests within the scope of professional practice.
Order treatments and durable medical equipment as indicate
Assume primary responsibility for determining patient eligibility for care based on State, Federal guidelines.
Initiate and maintain regular communication with interdisciplinary staff members and other agencies for the purpose of admission or recertification for care and coordinating optimal care.
Effectively utilize resources to assist in meeting the patient’s needs
Provide regular visits to reassess the patient’s eligibility, needs, and update the plan of care
Perform therapeutic, preventative, and rehabilitative nursing procedures
Perform initial assessment of individuals referred for care, determine their eligibility based on criteria and perform admission of the patient
Maintain an accurate clinical record through the timely preparation of care plans and clinical and progress notes
Provide effective teaching to family, caregivers, and interdisciplinary team members to ensure continuity of care for the patient
Share in providing 24 hour/7 day a week coverage to patients and families as necessary