Nurse Practitioner​/Physician Assistant - Vaccine Clinic

In accordance with the Navajo Preference Employment Act, TCRHCC has implemented an affirmative action plan pursuant to the Act. Pursuant to this plan and the corresponding TCRHCC policy, applicants who meet the necessary qualifications for this position and (1) are enrolled members of the Navajo Nation, Hopi Tribe, or San Juan Southern Paiute Tribe will be given preference in hiring and employment for this position, (2) are legally married to enrolled members of the same tribes and meet residency requirements will be given secondary preference, and (3) are enrolled members of other federally‑recognized American Indian Tribes will be given tertiary preference.

This position serves as Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) or Physician Assistant (PA) at the Tuba City Regional Health Care Corporation, which involves performance of comprehensive diagnostic, primary health care services for patients of all ages. The provider assists as assigned in infectious disease testing and/or immunization activities. Operations are under the clinical supervision structure of the Medical Services Division, with day‑to‑day responsibilities under the same division.

Responsibilities also include providing continuity of care between visits according to treatment plans for patients.

NECESSARY QUALIFICATIONS

• Master of Science in Nursing
• Doctor of Nursing Practice
• Master's degree in physician assistant studies

• Must possess a valid, current, full, and unrestricted license to practice as a nurse practitioner or physician assistant in any state within the United States, District of Columbia, or the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico.
• Certification by the American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) or the National Commission for Certified Physician Assistants (NCCPA).
• Must have and maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification by the American Heart Association.

• Must have completed clinical rotations in evaluating and treating patients as part of training.
• Basic computer skills or previous experience with an electronic health record system is required.

Must be credentialed and privileged to serve on the TCRHCC Medical Staff.

A record of satisfactory performance in all prior and current employment as evidenced by positive employment references from previous and current employers. All employment references must address and indicate success in each one of the following areas:

• Positive working relationships with others
• Ability to work effectively in a culturally diverse environment, cultural competence
• Possession of high ethical standards and no history of complaints
• Reliable and dependable; reports to work as scheduled without excessive absences
• Must possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills to optimize the care of patients
• Ability to interact professionally during a time of crisis and distress; ability to show empathy
• Excellent clinical skills and judgment; critical thinking, especially as it relates to public health and infectious disease
• Responds effectively to sensitive inquiries or complaints
• Ability to work with minimal supervision
• Successful completion of and positive results from all background and reference checks, including positive employment references from authorized representatives of past and current employers demonstrating to the satisfaction of TCRHCC a record of satisfactory performance and that the applicant can perform the essential functions of the job
• Successful completion of fingerprint clearance requirements, physical examinations, and other screenings indicating that the applicant is qualified to be employed by TCRHCC and demonstrating to the satisfaction of TCRHCC that the applicant can perform the essential functions of the job
• Submission of all required employment‑related documents, applications, resumes, references, and other required information free of false, misleading, or incomplete information, as determined by TCRHCC.

Must be able to stand in a mobile unit, walk several hundred yards quickly, write well, hear well (for cardiac examinations) and see…