Contract Internal Medicine Nurse Practitioner in New Mexico

Internal Medicine Nurse Practitioner (Contract) Location

• Shiprock,
• New
• Mexico
• Position
• Type:
• Contract
• Duration: 12-Month Contract (Base + Option Period)

Position Overview A regional medical center in Shiprock, New Mexico is seeking one (1) Internal Medicine Nurse Practitioner to provide comprehensive primary and internal medicine care in an outpatient and hospital-based clinical environment. This role offers the opportunity to deliver patient-centered care to a diverse population while collaborating with physicians, nurses, and interdisciplinary care teams. The Nurse Practitioner will evaluate, diagnose, and treat a broad range of acute and chronic medical conditions in an internal medicine setting.

Key Responsibilities Provide primary and internal medicine care to adult patients Conduct patient assessments, examinations, and diagnostic evaluations Diagnose and treat acute and chronic medical conditions Order and interpret laboratory tests, imaging, and diagnostic studies Develop and implement treatment and care management plans Prescribe medications and therapies within scope of practice Provide preventive care and health education Maintain accurate electronic medical record documentation Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals Ensure compliance with clinical standards and regulatory requirements

Patient Care May Include Chronic disease management (diabetes, hypertension, cardiovascular conditions) Preventive and wellness care Acute illness treatment Medication management Patient education and care coordination

Minimum Qualifications

Master’s or Doctorate degree in Nursing Certified Nurse Practitioner (NP) with Internal Medicine or Adult-Gerontology focus Active unrestricted Nurse Practitioner license in any U.S. state DEA registration Current BLS certification Ability to obtain facility credentialing and privileging

Preferred Experience Experience practicing in internal medicine or primary care settings Experience working in hospital or outpatient clinic environments Experience in rural or underserved healthcare settings Ability to work effectively within interdisciplinary care teams

Work Environment Hospital-based internal medicine department Outpatient clinical care Collaborative multidisciplinary medical team

Contract Details One (1) Nurse Practitioner needed 12-month contract opportunity Combination of outpatient and clinical care responsibilities Opportunity to support an established healthcare team