Locum Tenens Family Nurse Practitioner Opportunity Near Grants, NM (Job ID: j-242885)

We are seeking a Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) for a locum tenens position near Grants, NM. This role provides an excellent opportunity to serve in a rural primary health clinic with a variety of responsibilities. The position is available immediately and will continue on an ongoing basis.

Position Overview:

• Specialty: Family Nurse Practitioner


• Location: Near Grants, NM


• Start Date: ASAP


• End Date: Ongoing


• Coverage Type: Scheduled Clinical Hours Only


• Practice Setting: Outpatient


• EMR System: NextGen


• Job ID: j-242885

Responsibilities:

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  Outpatient Care:

  
  
  
  
  • Provide primary and urgent care services to patients of all ages, from infants to the elderly.
  
  
  • Perform procedures including toenail removal, ear lavage, cryotherapy for warts, lesions, and skin tag removal.
  
  
  • Handle minor urgent care needs, such as sutures and wound care.
  
  
  
  


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  Clinic Coverage:

  
  
  
  
  • Work at two clinic locations: Quemado (2 days a week) and Reserve (3 days a week).
  
  
  • Use provided clinic vehicles for travel between locations.
  
  
  • Perform patient visits and manage care in a solo-provider setting.
  
  
  
  


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  Patient Volume:

  
  
  
  
  • Manage a patient load of approximately 10-12 patients per shift.
  
  
  • No rounding responsibilities.
  
  
  
  

Qualifications:

• Board Certification: Must be Board-Certified or Board-Eligible as a Family Nurse Practitioner.


• Licensing: Must hold an active medical license in New Mexico.


• Certifications Required:
  
  
  
  • Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification is mandatory.
  
  
  • Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification is required.
  
  
  
  


• Fellowship: Not required.


• Hospital Privileges: Not needed.


• Temporary Privileges: Not available.


• Estimated Credentialing Timeframe: 60 days.

Additional Details:

• Clinic Environment:
  
  
  
  • The clinic operates from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday.
  
  
  • Providers do not have on-call hours or admitting privileges, as there is no hospital in Catron County.
  
  
  • Patients requiring higher levels of care will be transported by local EMS.
  
  
  
  


• Additional Duties:
  
  
  
  • Perform and document procedures in NextGen EHR system.
  
  
  • Provide a limited number of injections, such as Rocephin, when only the Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) is available.
  
  
  • Obtain certification for performing CDL physicals, if not already certified.
  
  
  
  

This position is ideal for an FNP who is comfortable working independently and is ready to contribute to a critical healthcare resource in a rural setting. If you meet the qualifications and are interested in this opportunity, please apply.