Locum NP (Nurse Practitioner) Family Medicine

. This contract, on-site position offers an opportunity to provide high-quality primary care services to patients across all age groups within a supportive clinical environment.

As a Locum NP, you will deliver comprehensive patient care, including health assessments, diagnosis, treatment planning, chronic disease management, and preventive care. You will work collaboratively with physicians and clinical staff to ensure continuity of care and positive patient outcomes in a fast-paced medical practice setting.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive patient assessments, histories, and physical examinations
• Diagnose and treat common acute and chronic conditions across all age groups
• Develop and manage individualized patient care and treatment plans
• Prescribe medications and order diagnostic tests in accordance with clinical guidelines
• Provide health education, counseling, and preventive care services
• Manage chronic conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, and asthma
• Document patient encounters accurately and maintain complete electronic health records
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and interdisciplinary care teams
• Refer patients to specialists and coordinate follow-up care as needed
• Ensure compliance with clinical protocols, regulatory standards, and patient safety practices

Requirements

• Graduate degree from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program (MSN or DNP)
• Current, unrestricted Nurse Practitioner license in the state of New Mexico
• National certification as a Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP-BC or FNP-C)
• Active DEA registration and prescribing privileges
• Strong clinical knowledge of family medicine and primary care practices
• Proficiency with electronic health record (EHR) systems
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and patient education skills
• Ability to work independently while contributing effectively to a team environment
• Commitment to culturally sensitive and patient-centered care
• Experience serving diverse and underserved populations is a plus

Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:30a-4:30p

No call requirement

Daily Census: ~10 patients

Duties: Evaluate, diagnose, and treat patients, prescribe medications, order and interpret diagnostic tests, develop treatment plans, and coordinate patient care

Must be board-certified

Any state license accepted

ACLS and BLS required

Must be board-certified

Paid travel & expenses