Family Nurse Practitioner

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 / Gympass 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 : DOE

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

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.
• Must pass a criminal background check with a Class I Fingerprint Clearance Card within the initial ninety (90) calendar days of employment.
• Must submit to a random testing during the course of employment.
• Must have an updated Immunization Record prior to start of employment, including COVID vaccination record.

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 to establish rapport and gain the confidence of others.
• Ability to function as a health care delivery team member.
• Ability to assess quality patient care.
• Ability to maintain appropriate documentation of patient medical records.
• Must be able to work with confidential material without betraying the trust of patients, families, or the agency.
• Knowledge of the cultural and social backgrounds of the Native American and under or uninsured population.
• Demonstrate adherence to principles of confidentiality, scientific / academic integrity, informed consent, and ethical practice.
• Skill in providing excellent customer service and support; organizing and prioritizing workload.

Additional Information

NATIVE HEALTH. is an EEOC, Employment-At-Will, and Native American Preference employer. Drug Free and Commercial Smoke-Free work environment.