Nurse Practitioner - PRN Santa Fe

House Calls PRN NP

House Calls of New Mexico, Santa Fe Branch is hiring! Seeking PRN Nurse Practitioner to join our growing team of clinical professionals that believe in making a difference in our patient’s lives. Apply today!

The Nurse Practitioner is responsible for the provision of skilled nursing assessment, planning and provision of patient care in order to maximize the palliation of symptoms and determining eligibility for care. In addition, the Nurse Practitioner is responsible for identifying patient or family needs and providing supportive care and appropriate service in accordance with the interdisciplinary team plan of care and the policies and procedures of the agency.

• PRN 2-3 days a week
• Coverage area: Santa Fe & surrounding areas
• Palliative Care experience a plus

We offer:

• Great culture and team atmosphere
• 401(k) retirement plan with a generous company match
• Mileage reimbursement
• Employee Referral Program
• Merit Increases
• Employee Discount Programs
• Work/life balance

What You’ll Do:

• Assume primary responsibility for determining patient eligibility for care based on State, Federal guidelines.
• Obtain data on physical, psychological, social, and spiritual factors that may impact patient and family’s needs and initiate intervention by other members of the interdisciplinary team
• Initiate communication with the attending physician, other interdisciplinary staff members and other agencies for the purpose of admission or recertification for care and coordinating optimal care.
• Effectively utilize resources to assist in meeting the patient’s needs
• Provide regular visits to reassess the patient’s eligibility, needs, and update the plan of care
• Perform therapeutic, preventative, and rehabilitative nursing procedures as directed by the attending physician
• Perform initial assessment of individuals referred for care, determine their eligibility based on criteria and perform admission of the patient
• Maintain an accurate clinical record through the time of preparation of care plans and clinical and progress notes
• Maintain regular communication with all members of the interdisciplinary team, advising physician and nursing supervisor