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UNM Medical Group, Inc. is hiring for an Advanced Practice Provider, Nurse Practitioner to join our Behavioral Health Clinic team This opportunity is a part-time (0.5FTE) opening located at our outpatient clinic in Rio Rancho, New Mexico.

Certified Nurse Practitioner License must have a Focus/Specialty of "Psychiatric - Mental Health" to be considered for this opportunity.

Work Schedule: Part-time, 20 hours per week: (2) days 8am-5pm and (1) day 8am-noon or 1pm-5pm, Monday through Thursday options OR (2) 10-hour days, Monday - Thursday options.

* Sign-on Bonus Available*

0 FTE (full time equivalent) or 40 hours per week. Functions in either a specialized behavioral health setting in the role of practitioner, educator, mentor, consultant in providing independent acute and/or routine medical care to a specified population. Establishes goals and priorities in accordance with patient and staff needs and organizational objectives. Advanced Practice Nursing Accredited Program Graduate. Advanced Practice Registered Nurse Licensed by the New Mexico Board of Nursing Licensed by the New Mexico Board of Medical Examiner
* BLS Certification for Healthcare Providers (with hands on training), must be obtained within 30 calendar days of date of hire
* Perform patient history and physical exams as needed, document findings noting pertinent normal and abnormal findings.
* Practices safety, environmental, and/or infection control methods.
* Work as a team member with medical/nursing staff to provide comprehensive care and promote continuity of care. Guide, teach, support and serve as a nursing and/or medical staff resource.
* Provide accurate documentation of patient care, document orders, directives, procedures and patient responses in the medical record and communicate them to other members of the health care team; maintain accurate, legible and confidential records.
* Provides health education to patients, families and/or community health practitioners and groups; may train and supervise medical residents engaged in specific clinical activities.
* May perform clinical research related to specific operations.
* About the Behavioral Health Clinic - Rio Rancho:

The Behavioral Health Clinic has an interdisciplinary team providing accessible behavioral health care to the Sandoval County community, while also coordinating care with integrated behavioral providers at the neighboring Sandoval Regional Medical Center and nearby Grande Primary Care Clinic. Team members work collaboratively across behavioral health and related disciplines, including psychiatry, psychology, nursing, primary care, clinical social work, counseling, and peer support.

At BHC-Rio Rancho, this provider would evaluate and manage behavioral health care plans for patients (aged 18 and up) with psychiatric illnesses, substance use disorders, and problems related to chronic health conditions. Opportunities are available for interested providers to provide care to pediatric patients. This provider works collaboratively with other members of the inter-professional healthcare team, including psychiatry, psychology, clinical counseling / social work, and coordination of care with other health care providers and community resources. Why Join UNM Medical Group, Inc.?

Since our creation in 2007, our dynamic organization has continued to grow and form strong partnerships within the UNM Health system. Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Commitment:

We are dedicated to embracing and promoting diversity while fostering well-being across New Mexico through cultural humility and respect for everyone.

Includes medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
* Additional Perks: Offers tuition reimbursement, generous paid time off, and a 403b retirement plan for eligible employees.

Apply TODAY to our Nurse Practitioner opportunity with the UNM Medical Group, Inc. and our Recruiter will contact you shortly