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Family Nurse Practitioner - Contract

CompanyPrairie Band Health Services
LocationTaos Pueblo
Work ModeOn Site
PostedMarch 12, 2026
About The Company
Prairie Band Health Services (PBHS) is an SBA Certified 8(a) SDB staffing company, specializing primarily in healthcare, with the knowledge and capabilities to deliver a range of staffing services including recruiting, credentialing, and placement of clinical, technical, and administrative professional personnel. With a team of leading professionals and support staff, PBHS plans, implements, and manages staffing needs to ensure the highest standards of professional employment at a competitive value. Prairie Band Health Services (PBHS) is a subsidiary company of Prairie Band, LLC, the wholly owned economic development company of the Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation (PBPN). Headquartered on the PBPN Indian Reservation in Northeastern Kansas, Prairie Band, LLC operates 7 subsidiaries across 3 divisions. The core mission of Prairie Band, LLC is to provide economic and employment opportunities for the 4,800 tribal citizens and community members. NAICS: 622110 (Primary) 541611 541612 561110 561312 561320 621111 621210 621498 621512
About the Role

Description

 

Looking for a rewarding opportunity this spring? Start in April 2026 as a full-time Locum Tenens Nurse Practitioner with the Indian Health Service (IHS),  Taos-Picuris Indian Health Center in Taos, New Mexico. Serve a tribal community while providing high-quality, patient-focused care in a supportive, outpatient setting. Enjoy the unique culture, scenic beauty, and outdoor lifestyle that northern New Mexico offers.

Explore more about the clinic and community: https://www.ihs.gov/Albuquerque/healthcarefacilities/taospicuris/


Why You’ll Love This Role:

  • Full-time locum assignment with potential for extended contract extensions
  • Treat a mixed patient population of children and adults 
  • Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM, no evenings, weekends, or holidays 
  • Eligible to work under any U.S. NP license 
  • Prior experience with IHS, travel, or contract positions is advantageous 
  • Expertise in Family Practice or Internal Medicine preferred 
  • Target Start date: April 2026
     

Role Overview:
In this position, you will provide comprehensive primary care services, including:

  • Conducting patient assessments, diagnosing conditions, and developing treatment plans 
  • Providing education to patients, families, and the broader community on health and wellness 
  • Coordinating referrals to specialty care and ensuring follow-up 
  • Maintaining accurate and timely medical documentation 
  • Ordering and interpreting lab and diagnostic tests
  • Prescribing medications following IHS formulary guidelines 
  • Supporting quality improvement efforts and adherence to safety protocols 

Required Qualifications:

  • Solid experience in Family Practice or Internal Medicine 
  • Skilled in outpatient care for pediatric and adult patients 
  • Able to prescribe medications according to IHS policies 
  • Strong commitment to culturally responsive, patient-centered care 

Additional Duties:

You may be asked to perform other clinic-related tasks as needed. We value flexibility and collaboration to support the team and meet patient needs.


Indian Preference Exercised:

Prairie Band, LLC observes Title 22: Employment Code of the Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation. This position is classified as Tier 2, giving hiring preference to eligible candidates as described in Section 22-2-4(B).


Be part of a mission-driven team making a real difference in the Taos community!


Apply today to begin your assignment with IHS.

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Requirements

  • Must be certified through the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners
  • 2 years of experience as a Family, Internal Medicine or Urgent Care Nurse Practitioner
  • Must possess a current, active, full, and unrestricted license or registration from any State, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or a territory of the United States.
  • Must be Board Eligible or Certified
  • Active DEA license
  • Must have current BLS
  • ACLS, PALS preferred
  • Certification of Education - copy of diploma or transcripts
  • Must be a U.S. citizen living primarily in the United States
  • Must be willing to pass a federal background check
  • Must not require visa sponsorship (no visa holders or green card residents)
  • Proficiency in electronic health record (EHR) systems
Key Skills
Patient AssessmentsDiagnosisTreatment PlansPatient EducationReferral CoordinationMedical DocumentationLab InterpretationPrescribing MedicationsQuality ImprovementCulturally Responsive CareOutpatient CarePediatric CareAdult CareEHR Systems
Categories
HealthcareGovernment & Public SectorSocial Services
Job Information
📋Core Responsibilities
The Nurse Practitioner will provide comprehensive primary care services, including conducting patient assessments, diagnosing conditions, developing treatment plans, and educating patients and families on health and wellness. Responsibilities also involve coordinating specialty referrals, maintaining accurate medical documentation, and interpreting diagnostic tests according to IHS guidelines.
📋Job Type
full time
📊Experience Level
2-5
💼Company Size
7
📊Visa Sponsorship
No
💼Language
English
🏢Working Hours
40 hours
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