The Family Nurse Practitioner is responsiblefor diagnosing and managing acute and chronic conditions and emphasize healthpromotion and disease prevention.
Their services include, but are not limitedto : ordering, conducting and interpreting diagnostic and laboratory tests;prescribing pharmacologic agents and non-pharmacologic therapies;
and teachingand counseling. They practice autonomously and in collaboration with otherhealth care professionals to manage patients’ health needs.
The positionreports directly to the Medical Director.
Qualifications :
- 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 have 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.
Must maintain a valid AZ driver license during employment. Must be insurable by our liability auto policy.
- Must pass a criminal background check with a Class I Fingerprint Clearance Card within the initial ninety (90) calendar days of employment.
- Must pass a substance abuse testing upon employment and submit to a random testing during employment.
- Must have an updated Immunization Record prior to start of employment.
- Must have a current Tuberculosis skin test report upon employment and provide an update annually.
- Must have a CPR Card prior to start of employment and maintain a valid CPR card during employment.
30+ days ago