Job Description
We are seeking a Nurse practitioner for a beautiful and well-established nursing home in Farmington, NM.
Responsibilities
- Conduct routine check-ups to patients to assess their health condition and discover possible issues
- Give appropriate advice for healthy habits (diet, hygiene, etc.) and preventative actions to promote overall health
- Conduct examinations of ill patients and evaluate symptoms to determine their condition
- Ask intuitive questions to discover the causes of illness
- Reach an informed diagnosis based on scientific knowledge and the patient’s medical history
- Prescribe and interpret lab tests to obtain more information about underlying infections or abnormalities
- Prescribe medications or drugs and provide comprehensive instructions for administration
Collaborate with the Medical Director and nurses to form a high-performing medical team
- Examine and provide treatments for injuries and refer patients to other physicians when needed (ophthalmologists, orthopedists, neurologists, etc.)
- Keep records of patients’ diseases, operations, or other significant information (e.g. allergic episodes)
- Cultivate a climate of trust and compassion for patients
- Remain up-to-speed with developments and best practices in medicine by attending conferences and seminars
Skills
- Strong understanding of examination methodologies and diagnostics
- Broad knowledge of common medication, side effects, and contraindications
- In-depth knowledge of legal medical guidelines and medicine best practices
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Respect for patient’s confidentiality
- Compassionate and approachable
- Responsible and trustworthy