Nurse Practitioner

Posting number: 202600294

Department: Community Health Services - CHS

Job classification: Nurse Practitioner

Posting type: Open

Categories: Community Services, Health Services, Public Health, Nursing, Professional, Community and Social Services, Medical

Summary

Yavapai County Community Health Services is seeking a dedicated

Yavapai County Community Health Services is seeking a dedicatedNurse Practitioner to provide high-quality, compassionate care in a collaborative primary care setting. Bilingual in Spanish skills and knowledge of or experience working in a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) environment are highly preferred. This position offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on community wellness while working as part of a supportive, mission-driven public heath team.

Review complete class specification for Nurse Practitioner here.

Examples of duties

• Provides comprehensive medical care in accordance with regulations and scope of practice for licensure in Arizona, State, Federal and other grant requirements, and the requirements of all payors.
• Examines and assesses patients; establishes diagnoses; conducts appropriate diagnostic tests; develops implements and evaluates treatment plans.
• Refers patients to collaborating physicians, other specialists, and other medical facilities as needed. Provides patient education as needed.
• Documents medical visit in the electronic health records system in a timely manner.
• Coordinates patient care with the clinic support staff.
• Identifies potential opportunities to improve services, suggests solutions and new innovations and participates in their implementation.
• Participates in the Quality Improvement Program, as requested.
• Represents the department in community outreach events such as health screenings/physicals at Health Fairs, school sports physicals and community sports physicals.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education:
Master’s Degree in Nursing and relevant Nurse Practitioner Certification in the specialty area for the position held.

Experience:
No experience necessary.

Licenses or Certifications:
Possession of a current license to practice as a registered nurse in the State of Arizona. Current Arizona DEA Certificate, Arizona Prescribing Authority Certificate and Basic Life Support.

Additional Requirements:
Must possess a valid Arizona driver’s license.
Must possess a current fingerprint clearance card issued by the Arizona Department of Public Safety