Contract Physician's Assistant- Farmington, NM

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Cenikor's Value Proposition - What's In It for You?

  • PURPOSE in your work - service to others, giving back to your community, helping to save lives, being fulfilled at work. See how we served last year.
  • COMPETITIVE PAY, BENEFITS, PAID TIME OFF, $2k - $4k TUITION REIMBURSEMENT, up to 10% 401K and BONUSES - we hire and reward high performers.
      • Benefits for full-time team members include Medical, Dental, Vision, Basic Life & AD&D, LTD, STD, Accident, Critical Illness, HRA/FSA
  • STABILITY and GROWTH - more than 55 years in business - our strong financial processes support our drive to serve more people and ensure stability for our team members.
  • CONTINUOUS LEARNING and PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT - we are committed to developing our leaders in their desired career path and promoting from within. We have Cenikor Career Pathways Program that you can join after 90 days of employment. We also have an annual leadership development program with assigned mentors to help you achieve your professional goals. More than 25% of our total employees have been promoted the last 4 years.
  • STUDENT LOAN FORGIVENESS - The Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) forgives your qualified student loans if working for a non-profit for a specific period of time. Find out more here.
  • The work we do isn't easy. If you like purposeful hard work, serving others and having FUN with your team while achieving goals, Cenikor will be the right place for you!

SCHEDULE:

As needed

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

  • Perform patient screenings, assessments, history and physicals.
  • Order tests and serve as a client's primary healthcare provider.
  • Prescribe medication as allowed by license and complete rounds on clients.
  • Review client's medical records, keep client charts and order and review lab tests as needed.
  • Deliver a high quality of client care services and conduct follow up appointments for ongoing care.
  • Assist with obtaining medical history information from clients and family members at time of admission.
  • Administer prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with approved nursing techniques and monitor for compliance.
  • Administer CPR in emergency situations.
  • Adhere strictly to HIPAA regulations in regard to client confidentiality. Maintain strict confidentiality on all Foundation matters and refer questionable issues to your supervisor.
  • Work in conjunction with all facility staff to facilitate a safe environment for client recovery.
  • Uphold the core principles of Cenikor's culture and help create a positive working environment for all team members.
  • Perform additional duties as assigned and consistent with the non-exempt functions as defined in this job description.

QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE POSITION:

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:

  • Knowledge of pharmacology as it relates to individuals with substance abuse and mental health disorders.
  • Experienced in providing medical care to a diverse population.
  • Excellent assessment and communication skills.
  • Ability to work autonomously with a passion for providing quality client care.
  • Possesses good time management skills needed to meet aggressive deadlines and prioritize multiple tasks.
  • Patience, perseverance, and resilience in a challenging environment.
  • Excellent documentation skills using an Electronic Health Record.
  • Ability to consistently uphold the Core Principles of Cenikor's Culture:
    • Demonstrate mission of service to our clients
    • Positive, respectful communication with both staff and clients
    • Demonstrate self-motivation and perseverance to achieve goals
    • Role model appropriate, professional behaviors including appropriate client boundaries
    • Work effectively as part of a team, helping to set up others for success

Education:

  • Master's degree in nursing required

Experience:

  • Minimum of five (5) years nursing experience as an Nurse Practitioner required
  • Experience providing care for individuals with alcohol and substance abuse, mental health and chemical dependency treatment preferred
  • Experience with CMBHS or other electronic health record system preferred
  • Familiarity with EHR's and medical charting systems preferred

IMPORTANT NOTES:

DRUG FREE WORKPLACE

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

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