Nurse Practitioner​/Physician Assistant - Vaccine Clinic

Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant – Vaccine Clinic Job Location

Tuba City, AZ

In accordance with Navajo Nation and federal law, TCRHCC has implemented an affirmative action plan pursuant to the Navajo Preference in Employment Act. Applicants who meet the necessary qualifications 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 those 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 a Family Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant at Tuba City Regional Health Care Corporation, providing comprehensive diagnostic, primary health care services for patients of all ages. Responsibilities include assisting in infectious disease testing and immunization activities, operating under the clinical supervision structure of the Medical Services Division, and providing continuity of care between visits according to treatment plans.

• Education Master of Science in Nursing, Doctor of Nursing Practice, or Master’s degree in physician assistant studies.
• Licensure/Certification Must possess a valid, current, full, and unrestricted license to practice as a nurse practitioner or physician assistant in any U.S. state, District of Columbia, or Commonwealth of Puerto Rico. Certification by the American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) or the National Commission for Credentialed Physician Assistants (NCCPA) is required. Must maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification by the American Heart Association.
• Experience Completed clinical rotations in evaluating and treating patients as part of training. Basic computer skills or prior experience with an electronic health record system is required.
• Credentialing Must be credentialed and privileged to serve on the TCRHCC Medical Staff.
• Other
  
  Skills and Abilities
  
  
  • Positive working relationships, cultural competence, high ethical standards, reliability, and excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to work effectively in a crisis, to interact professionally with patients, and to show empathy.
  • Excellent clinical skills, critical thinking, and responsiveness to sensitive inquiries or complaints.
  • Self‑management, minimal supervision, successful completion of background and reference checks, fingerprint clearance, and physical examinations.
  • Submission of all required employment‑related documents free of false, misleading, or incomplete information.
• Mental and Physical Effort Physical: standing, walking several hundred yards quickly, writing, hearing, seeing, driving, bending, kneeling, and lifting up to 25 pounds in a clinic setting with frequent PPE. Mental: handling emotionally disturbed patients, working evenings, operating under high stress, making decisions under pressure, and coping with hostility calmly.

• Provide comprehensive diagnostic, preventative, and therapeutic health care services to patients.
• Provide case management for patients with infectious diseases to ensure optimal outcomes and support telehealth and in‑person care.
• Assist with infectious disease testing and immunization activities as a credentialed member of the medical staff.
• Conduct telehealth visits regarding infectious disease diagnosis, isolation guidance, and medication support.
• Document all visits and services in the electronic health record.
• Serve as provider for vaccination clinics and same‑day appointment clinics.
• Interview, assess, and evaluate patients; order appropriate diagnostic studies.
• Perform basic physical assessments using observation, inspection, auscultation, percussion, palpation, and diagnostic instruments.
• Recognize early stages of serious physical, emotional, or mental problems.
• Consult and collaborate with other health care professionals to establish health care plans and review patient progress.
• Adhere to medical regimens, stabilizing chronically ill patients and…