Nurse Practitioner jobs in Santa Fe, NM

We are seeking a Nurse practitioner for a beautiful and well-established nursing home in Farmington, NM.

Responsibilities

• Conduct routine check-ups to patients to assess their health condition and discover possible issues
• Give appropriate advice for healthy habits (diet, hygiene, etc.) and preventative actions to promote overall health
• Conduct examinations of ill patients and evaluate symptoms to determine their condition
• Ask intuitive questions to discover the causes of illness
• Reach an informed diagnosis based on scientific knowledge and the patient’s medical history
• Prescribe and interpret lab tests to obtain more information about underlying infections or abnormalities
• Prescribe medications or drugs and provide comprehensive instructions for administration

Collaborate with the Medical Director and nurses to form a high-performing medical team

• Examine and provide treatments for injuries and refer patients to other physicians when needed (ophthalmologists, orthopedists, neurologists, etc.)
• Keep records of patients’ diseases, operations, or other significant information (e.g. allergic episodes)
• Cultivate a climate of trust and compassion for patients
• Remain up-to-speed with developments and best practices in medicine by attending conferences and seminars

Skills

• Strong understanding of examination methodologies and diagnostics
• Broad knowledge of common medication, side effects, and contraindications
• In-depth knowledge of legal medical guidelines and medicine best practices
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Respect for patient’s confidentiality
• Compassionate and approachable
• Responsible and trustworthy