Fala Medical Clinic is seeking a Nurse Practitioner to become a part of our team! You will focus on providing high quality patient care as part of our healthcare team.

Responsibilities:

• Diagnose and treat acute, episodic or chronic illnesses

• Prescribe all necessary medications and treatments

• Perform comprehensive physical examinations of patients

• Develop and implement patient management policies and procedures

• Facilitate referrals to other healthcare professionals and medical facilities

• Communicate with collaborating physician or specialist regarding patient care

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: R.N. and N.P. degrees.

Current Arizona R.N. license.

Current ACLS certification.

Experience: Two years of experience in Primary Care/Family Care or an ambulatory care patient setting desirable.

License: (if applicable) Must possess a valid driver’s license. A current DMV printout is required.

SUMMARY:

The Family Nurse Practitioner provides primary and urgent patient care in the Primary Care setting. He/she sees 18 years and older age groups, instituting appropriate diagnosis, treatment, follow-up, and referral for consultations when indicated. This position is an integral part of the healthcare team, which includes another Physician , Mid-level Practitioners and Medical Assistants.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Duties of this position shall include, but are not limited to the following:

1. TECHNICAL SKILLS: Demonstrates proficiency in history taking and physical examinations of adults. Appropriately documents all procedures in the medical records.

2. DIAGNOSTIC SKILLS: Appropriately interprets historical and physical examination data to arrive at accurate diagnosis. Orders laboratory and radiology studies when necessary to confirm diagnosis, or to rule out other differential diagnoses. Appropriately documents all findings in the medical record. Consults with a physician when necessary.

3. THERAPEUTIC SKILLS: Accurately identifies and orders appropriate treatments. Utilizes Pharmacy formulary for pharmacological options. Orders appropriate follow-up for patient to assess results of treatment. Refers patient when necessary for treatments, documents all plans and orders in the medical record.

4. HEALTH CARE GOALS OF RSBCIHI: Recognizes that the health care objectives of RSBCIHI emphasize primary care, health promotion, and disease prevention. Implements these objectives in the routine care of patients in our clinics. Maintains awareness of specific goals (e.g. adults immunizations, annual PPD testing, cancer screening, etc.)

6. LEADERSHIP AND TEAM SKILLS: Functions as an effective member of the health care team, which includes the physician, mid - levels and medical staff. Effectively communicates with all team members and coordinates everyone’s efforts to provide both efficient and high quality care to our patients. Sets the pace for efficient patient flow through the clinic.

8. PRODUCTIVITY: Delivers patient care in a manner that is thorough and elicits patient compliance within RSBCIHI guidelines:

§ 30 minutes for routine care of patients with chronic illnesses, and minor acute problems and for complete history and physical examinations for annual visits, new patients, and disability exams. 15 min for minor acute problems

§ Average 12-18 primary care patient visits per 8-hour shift.

§ Completes all pharmacy refills in a timely manner.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $100,000.00 - $140,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Continuing education credits

• Dental insurance

• Health insurance

• Life insurance

• Malpractice insurance

• Paid time off

• Vision insurance

Medical Specialty:

• Primary Care

Physical Setting:

• Outpatient

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift 7 am - 4 pm or 8 am -5 pm

• Monday to Friday

• No weekends