Locum Tenens On Call Nurse Practitioner - Addiction Medicine
Farmington, NM
Arc Health PBC
5x8 hrs, Days, On call
Referral Bonus

Location: Farmington, New Mexico
Accepted Specialties: FNP, AGACNP, or Addiction Medicine Board-Certified NP
Start Date: ASAP
Credentialing Timeline: 2–4 Weeks
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM, plus night and weekend call coverage
Benefits: Covered Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance

Pay Rates:

• $100/hour regular pay
  • $150/hour overtime hours greater than 40 per week - Callback hours on nights and weekends
  • On-call $20/hour at nights or weekends

Position Summary

Cenikor Foundation is seeking an experienced Nurse Practitioner to provide comprehensive primary care, addiction medicine, and detoxification services to individuals receiving treatment for substance use disorders.

The facility will accept a Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP), Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP), or Addiction Medicine Board-Certified Nurse Practitioner.

The ideal candidate will have experience in primary care, addiction medicine, and detoxification/withdrawal management, including treating patients with substance use disorders and co-occurring medical and behavioral health conditions.

Inpatient: on average 4

Walk Ins: 6-12 per day

Assignment Details & Benefits

• Start Date: ASAP
• Credentialing: Approximately 2–4 weeks
• Regular Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM
• Additional Call: Required night and weekend call coverage for admission evaluations
• Travel: Covered
• Lodging: Covered
• Malpractice Insurance: Covered
• Clinical Setting: Primary Care, Addiction Medicine, Residential Treatment, and Detoxification Services

Call Coverage Expectations

In addition to the regular Monday–Friday clinical schedule, the Nurse Practitioner must be available for night and weekend call coverage to support admissions into the detoxification and residential treatment programs.

Call responsibilities include:

• Responding to admission-related calls during assigned evening, overnight, and weekend coverage periods.
• Evaluating new admissions to determine medical stability and appropriateness for detoxification or residential treatment.
• Reviewing patient medical histories, substance use histories, medications, and withdrawal risks.
• Providing clinical guidance to admissions personnel and nursing staff regarding patient acceptance and medical needs.
• Determining whether patients require additional medical evaluation or a higher level of care.
• Completing required admission-related documentation and communicating recommendations to the clinical team.

Please Note: Night and weekend call coverage is a required component of this position. Specific call frequency, response times, and on-site versus remote evaluation requirements will be confirmed with the facility.

Key Responsibilities

Primary Care & Medical Management

• Perform comprehensive patient assessments, medical histories, physical examinations, and health screenings.
• Diagnose and manage acute and chronic medical conditions.
• Order and interpret diagnostic tests and laboratory results.
• Prescribe medications and develop individualized treatment plans within the provider's scope of practice.
• Conduct patient rounds and follow-up appointments.

Addiction Medicine & Detoxification

• Evaluate and manage patients experiencing alcohol and substance withdrawal.
• Provide medical oversight for patients receiving detoxification and residential addiction treatment.
• Monitor withdrawal symptoms and manage medical complications.
• Provide medication-assisted treatment (MAT) services in accordance with applicable regulations.
• Collaborate with behavioral health and nursing teams to manage co-occurring conditions.
• Educate patients on addiction recovery, medication management, and preventive care.

Clinical Collaboration

• Work closely with physicians, nursing staff, admissions personnel, and clinical teams.
• Maintain accurate and timely patient documentation.
• Participate in interdisciplinary treatment planning.
• Ensure compliance with HIPAA and applicable healthcare regulations.

Required Qualifications

• Active New Mexico Nurse Practitioner license – REQUIRED.
• Active New Mexico Medicaid enrollment – REQUIRED.
• Must hold one of the following credentials:
  • Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
  • Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP)
  • Addiction Medicine Board-Certified Nurse Practitioner
• Master's Degree in Nursing.
• Minimum of three years of nursing experience, including primary or acute care.
• Experience in primary care and addiction medicine/detoxification.
• Knowledge of substance use disorders, withdrawal management, and medication-assisted treatment.
• Ability to evaluate new admissions and manage patient care within the provider's authorized scope of practice.
• Current CPR and First Aid certification.
• Willingness and availability to participate in required night and weekend call coverage.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in residential addiction treatment or detoxification facilities.
• Experience treating patients with alcohol and opioid use disorders.
• Familiarity with withdrawal management protocols.
• Strong assessment, communication, and documentation skills.
• Experience managing patients with co-occurring medical and behavioral health conditions.

Ideal Candidate

An experienced FNP, AGACNP, or Addiction Medicine Board-Certified NP who is comfortable providing primary care, managing detoxification patients, evaluating new admissions, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary treatment team.

The provider must hold an active New Mexico NP license, maintain active New Mexico Medicaid enrollment, and be available to begin as soon as credentialing is completed.

Travel, lodging, and malpractice insurance are covered for this opportunity.