Family Nurse Practitioner Job Tucson area,Arizona USA,Nursing

Job Description

Company Description

At NATIVE HEALTH, we strive to provide the best health care available for urban American Indians, Alaska Natives, and other individuals who generally experience barriers to health and wellness services.

Mission:To provide accessible holistic patient centered care, to empower our community to achieve the highest quality health and well-being.

Vision:Healthy People in Healthy Communities.

NATIVE HEALTH Benefits and Perks Include:

Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance
Retirement Benefits
Paid Time Off
Employee Recognition Program
Employee Wellness Program/Wellhub Membership
Student Loan Repayment Eligible Site
- National Health Service Corp (NHSC) Loan Repayment Program
- Arizona State Loan Repayment Program
- Indian Health Service (IHS) Loan Repayment Program
CME Allocation: 40 hours + $2000
Professional Liability Coverage provided through the Federal Tort Claims Act (FTCA)

Competitive Salary:Negotiable

Job Description

The Family Nurse Practitioner is responsible for diagnosing and managing acute and chronic conditions and emphasize health promotion and disease prevention. Their services include, but are not limited to ordering, conducting and interpreting diagnostic and laboratory tests; prescribing pharmacologic agents and non-pharmacologic therapies; and teaching and counseling. They practice autonomously and in collaboration with other health care professionals to manage patients’ health needs.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

Provides comprehensive primary patient care including prevention, health maintenance, diagnosis, treatment of acute and chronic conditions, and follow-up services to patients under his/her care within the scope of practice of family medicine.

Documents all patient-provider interactions following health care standards.

Participates as an active member of an integrated patient centered teaml

Supports the organization as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE/REQUIREMENTS:

Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner Program and certified by the American Nurses Credentialing Center or the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners.

Must have a permanent and unrestricted license to practice as a nurse practitioner in Arizona.

Must have current board certification in family medicine and maintain certification.

Must have current medication dispensing license (DEA).

At least 3 years of experience in a family practice or comparable setting is required. Experience in a community health center setting is preferred.

Current ACLS certification.

Standard Employment Requirements

Must possess a valid and unrestricted Arizona driver’s license (within 30 days of hire if applicant is from out-of-state) with no DUI/DWI or reckless driving convictions in the last five years. No more than two at-fault accidents in the last three years. Must maintain a valid Arizona driver’s license during employment. Must be insurable under NATIVE HEALTH’s liability auto policy.

Must pass a criminal background check and obtain a Class I Fingerprint Clearance Card within the initial ninety (90) calendar days of employment and retain a valid card while employed with NATIVE HEALTH.

Must pass substance abuse testing upon employment and submit to random testing during employment.

Must provide an updated immunization (IZ) record at the time of employment.

Must have a current (within 12 months) Tuberculosis (TB) skin report upon employment and provide an annual update.

Must obtain a First Aid/CPR Card within (90) calendar days of employment and maintain a valid CPR Card during employment.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

Strong knowledge of current evidence-based family medicine guidelines.

Skills in providing diagnostic, preventive, and/or therapeutic services to patients.

Knowledge of public health, community health, and population health.

Ability to work effectively with staff members who have a variety of backgrounds and training.

Ability to plan own work and carry out assignments effectively.

Ability to communicate with others effectively both orally and in writing in working out solutions to problems or questions relating to work.

Proficient with computer based applications such as the EHR and Microsoft Office.

Ability…