Family Nurse Practitioner-School Base (46-03)

Nurse Practitioner

La Clinica de Familia (LCDF) is a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) with several locations in Southern New Mexico. For over 40 years, La Clinica has provided services to the residents of Southern New Mexico. Our mission statement definitely speaks to what La Clinica de Familia stands for, which is to empower and enrich families, individuals, and communities by providing quality medical, dental, behavioral health, and educational services for people of all cultures.

Job Description

• Provides direct primary care health services to LCDF patients within the scope of laws and regulations.
• This position is a school-based position for Organ Mountain High School and Arrowhead Park High School.

Core Competencies

• Ability to maintain effective working relationships with all employees and department needs.
• Must be self-initiating and adaptable with the ability to communicate with a variety of staff members.
• Must possess good oral and written communication skills.
• Must be highly organized with high attention to detail.
• Must maintain a high level of confidentiality.
• Knowledge in health management and service delivery.
• Knowledge of and experience with the poverty level population and lifestyles.
• Bilingual English/Spanish desirable.
• Responsive to the needs of the patients.
• Ability to maintain relationships with patients and resource agencies, including the formulation and implementation of appropriate diagnostic and treatment plans.
• Must be able to work and problem-solve independently.
• Cultural competence with the Hispanic population.
• Basic office procedures relevant to duties contracted for according to primary care.
• Effective communication and patient education skills.

Requirements

• Licensed by the NM Board of Nursing to practice, or eligible for licensure.
• Board Certification in a primary care specialty.
• DEA certification.
• NM Board of Pharmacy certification.
• Must have a current NM Driver's License and current automobile insurance.
• Graduate from Nurse Practitioner program.
• Additional training in Primary Care preferred but not required (e.g., diabetes education, women's health).

Benefits

• Health Insurance - PPO
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• 401(K) with employer matching
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Short Term Disability
• Long Term Disability
• Supplement Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Holidays (9)
• Education Reimbursement
• Cafeteria Plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Travel Reimbursement