El Centro Family Health·Taos, New Mexico
The Nurse Practitioner will provide general medical care within a community-oriented primary care program, conducting physical exams, diagnosing illnesses, ordering tests, and prescribing treatment consistent with evidence-based guidelines. Responsibilities also include maintaining clinical standards, ensuring productivity, documenting interactions, and assisting with medical staff recruitment and evaluation.
The Primary Care Provider delivers comprehensive, patient-centered care within a community-oriented primary care setting. This role focuses on the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of acute and chronic conditions while promoting overall health and wellness. The provider collaborates with an interdisciplinary care team to improve patient outcomes, ensure continuity of care, and support organizational quality initiatives. This position may also provide clinical supervision, technical assistance, and guidance to health professional students and other medical providers.
Provide comprehensive primary care services, including physical examinations, diagnosis and treatment of illnesses, ordering and interpretation of diagnostic tests, prescribing medications, and preventive health counseling.
Practice in accordance with evidence-based clinical guidelines and within scope of licensure.
Deliver patient care including history, examination, diagnosis, treatment planning, patient education, and referrals as appropriate.
Perform minor procedures and administer local anesthesia as appropriate to scope of practice.
Maintain accurate, timely, and complete documentation in the electronic health record (EHR) to support continuity of care, compliance, and billing.
Refer patients for specialty consultation and coordinate follow-up care as needed.
Collaborate with providers, nursing staff, and other care team members to ensure coordinated, high-quality patient care.
Maintain productivity standards in alignment with organizational goals and reporting requirements.
Participate in recruitment, retention, and evaluation of medical staff in collaboration with leadership.
Maintain professional and technical knowledge through continuing education and ensure all licensure and certifications remain current.
Demonstrate excellent customer service by fostering respectful, patient-centered interactions and maintaining confidentiality.
Consult with supervising providers or colleagues on complex cases, including patients requiring higher levels of care or critical intervention.
Participate in clinic meetings, provider meetings, and other organizational activities.
Uphold organizational values, professionalism, and a commitment to quality care.
Perform other duties as assigned.
As a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) and 501(c)(3) nonprofit, El Centro Family Health is dedicated to providing affordable, accessible, and high-quality healthcare to the people of Northern New Mexico. Our mission is to enhance the quality of life in our community by delivering primary care and health education through a network of clinics and collaborative programs. At El Centro, we are committed to offering vital health services in a compassionate, supportive, and patient-centered environment.
El Centro Family Health is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace for all.
Market context
Nurse Practitioner openings in New Mexico are often competitive because employers look for candidates who already hold a valid New Mexico Board of Nursing license and the required DEA, CSR, Medicare/Medicaid, and BLS/CPR or ACLS credentials. This role is typically strongest for applicants who can show readiness to practice independently and meet credentialing steps quickly. On this platform, the job requirements and benefits are AI-summarized from the original job description, saving you research time; review the license and certification list first before applying.
