Family Nurse Practitioner – Urgent Care Haak’u Health Center – Acoma, NM

Family Nurse Practitioner – Urgent Care (Locum Contract)

Location: Haak’u Health Center – Acoma, NM Schedule: Full-time | Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m. | No call Contract: 6-month assignment (anticipated need 4–6 months) Patient Volume: 12–16 patients/day

Pay Rate: $90/HR

Opportunity Overview

Haak’u Health Center (HH) is seeking a dedicated Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) to provide urgent care coverage as the sole provider in the department. This is a unique opportunity to deliver compassionate, culturally humble care in a Tribal community setting.

The FNP will focus primarily on respiratory cases and urgent care visits. Occasional emergency cases may be present, but most are stabilized and transported.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver direct urgent care services, including prevention, education, screening, evaluations, counseling, and treatment.
• Independently assess patient conditions, create care plans, and manage 12–16 patients per day.
• Administer medications and perform procedures in accordance with privileging guidelines.
• Collaborate with other HH and community providers for referrals and continuity of care.
• Ensure timely documentation, follow-up on labs, and maintain accurate patient records.
• Support patient safety initiatives and participate in community health programs.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner program (Master’s degree required).
• Current, unrestricted NP & RN license.
• BLS required; ACLS and PALS preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years of NP experience in urgent care strongly preferred.
• Strong diagnostic, clinical, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently as the only urgent care provider.
• Experience with Native or underserved populations preferred.

Why Join Haak’u Health?

• Mission-driven organization committed to improving access to care.
• Collaborative and supportive clinical environment.
• Employment preference extended to qualified Native American applicants.
• Chance to make a meaningful impact on the health of the Pueblo of Acoma community.