Southwest Care Center employees can answer yes to these 3 questions:

1. Do you want to make a difference?

2. Do you believe everyone is entitled to quality healthcare?

3. Do you desire to serve the underserved in your community?

For over 25 years, Southwest Care Center has been providing exceptional healthcare to the communities of Santa Fe and Albuquerque, NM. We are a non-profit, FQHC-LAL providing medical, behavioral health, case management, community outreach, diabetes education, and pharmacy services. We are proud to offer gender equity medicine, syringe exchange, and HIV/Hep C treatment, testing and other services within our communities.

Southwest Care Center is currently seeking a full-time Family Nurse Practitioner.

Position Details:

• Examine and diagnose patients, order appropriate diagnostic tests, and prescribe medications.
• Develop and manage treatment plans for patients, including preventive care and health maintenance.
• Educate patients and families about health issues, disease prevention, and medical treatments.
• Refer patients to specialists and other healthcare professionals as needed.
• Communicate with other healthcare providers to coordinate quality patient care.
• Keep detailed medical records and document patient care activities as required by Southwest Care Center policy.
• Provide leadership to clinic staff through education and outreach, participating in quality assurance initiatives, supporting training of new team members, supervising patient care provided by provider assigned staff.
• Actively involved in planning and evaluation of primary medical care and service programs including policy development, recommends changes in the program or services.
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by participating in continuing education or seminars related to job responsibilities.
• Participates in quality measures and chart review as required.
• Performs other duties as required and assigned.

Practice Highlights:

• Monday - Friday 8-5 typical schedule with 32 hours of scheduled patient care and 8 hours of administrative time per week.

• Limited call rotation may be required outside of typical schedule.

• System-wide Athena EMR.

• Telehealth visits available through Mend platform.

• Onsite care team includes Physicians, NPs, Physician Assistant, Clinical Pharmacists, Behavioral Health Clinicians, Case Managers, RNs and RN Clinic Managers, Medical Assistants, Pharmacists, Health Educators, Registered Dietician.

• Inclusive "We Care" culture.

Candidate Highlights:

• 3 year's experience is desirable, preferably in primary health care.

• Completion of a course of study leading to certification as a family nurse practitioner. Experience working the HIV highly desired.

• Current certification by the New Mexico Board of Nursing; national certification as a Family Nurse Practitioner. AAHIVS certification highly desired.

Employment Highlights:

• Competitive salary with bonuses. Relocation is also available.

• Great work/life balance with generous time off plans.

• Tuition reimbursement availability through SCC and NHSC Loan Repayment Program.

• Full benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401k with substantial employer contribution, paid time off, professional development programs, and 340B prescription access.

Interested in this Position? Need More Information?

Apply today and we will connect you with a member of our recruitment team. We look forward to speaking with you soon.

If you experience difficulty applying or need assistance please contact HR@southwestcare.org.

*Please note, we are unable to respond to resume inquiries.

Living & Working in New Mexico: 

The Land of Enchantment offers residents a way of life that you won’t find anywhere else in the United States. Our clinic locations are in Santa Fe and Albuquerque, NM. Each with its own unique vibe and both offering all the perks you get when you call New Mexico Home.

• Rich cultural and historical diversity.

• 310 days of sunshine, combined with a mild, dry climate and four distinct seasons! You’ll forget what humidity is when you live here.

• Unlimited year-round outdoor opportunities including hiking, rock-climbing, rafting, motorized sports, and even skiing. Yes, we have really big ski mountains in and around the deserts of New Mexico!

• Diverse and inclusive communities with amazingly kind people from all walks of life.

• Gorgeous landscapes that include desert and majestic mountains. New Mexico has to be to be seen to believe.

• Continuous festivals, concerts, and events including the internationally known Balloon Fiesta of Albuquerque.

• International airport providing low-cost, quick access in-country and out.  

• Big city amenities found in Albuquerque with easy access from Santa Fe (50 min). Many of our employees commute between these cities. Both cities are connected by the NM rail system for those looking for a relaxing commute with a breath-taking view.

• Great schools and family friendly communities.

• And let’s not forget about New Mexican cuisine—it is some of the best food in the country. Will you have red or green?

Southwest Care Center is an equal opportunity employer. We offer equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by federal or state law.

Job Details:

Location:

NM Albuquerque

Worker Type:

Employee

Regular

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40