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. The position
reports 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.