Family Nurse Practitioner (Integrated Clinic)

Native American Connections•Phoenix, VA

13d•Onsite

About The Position

The Family Nurse Practitioner is a key member of the Integrated Health team, engaged in providing medical services and helping to define the medical direction of the organization. The position provides primary care medical services to adults to ensure the delivery of affordable quality healthcare services. The Family Nurse Practitioner works collaboratively with the Integrated Health staff to ensure clients transition seamlessly between medical and behavioral health services.

Requirements

Master's degree in Nursing
AZ Board of Nursing qualification as a Family Nurse Practitioner with an active and unrestricted license
Two years’ experience providing medical services
Experience in public sector healthcare or non-profit community health, with knowledge of Medicaid populations; experience working with Native Americans preferred.
Current Fingerprint Clearance Card and DEA license
BLS Certification.
AZ Medicaid provider or ability to complete and submit application within first 30 days of employment
Must possess knowledge of clinical care and client treatment
Must have prescribing and dispensing authority granted by the state board of nursing.
Must have an ability to effectively use an Electronic Medical Record.
Must be a team player, flexible, highly ethical, value-driven, results-oriented and a professional of high personal integrity
Demonstrated skill in the use of computers, Microsoft Office, email systems, as well as in overall written communication

Nice To Haves

Experience in public sector healthcare or non-profit community health, with knowledge of Medicaid populations; experience working with Native Americans preferred.

Responsibilities

Provides full-scope outpatient primary care services, including assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up for acute and chronic conditions
Provides primary care services in the medical clinic, at NAC residential facilities, in the community at NAC housing sites, as well as telehealth visits
Prescribes medications, administers immunizations, and educates patients on health and wellness
Orders, performs CLIA waived laboratory testing, and interprets diagnostic tests and lab work
Provides patient and family education focused on health promotion and disease prevention
Documents all patients encounters accurately and timely in the electronic health record (EHR)
Collaborates with Behavioral Health professionals for care coordination of shared patients as needed
Ensures clients have knowledge and access to medical services after hours for emergencies and urgent medical needs
Supports nursing staff at residential sites with clinical oversight
Takes all steps necessary to ensure accuracy of patient data, test documentation, and recordkeeping, including updating the electronic medical record with testing orders and reporting results to state, federal and other reporting agencies
Ensures a safe working environment by adhering to the standards set by Occupational Safety and Health Administration and Native American Connections policies
Complies with all patient and data confidentiality policies and regulations, including, but not limited to HIPPA
Keeps abreast of emerging models in health care delivery; identify and define new and innovative strategies to achieve business goals and objectives
Identifies opportunities to collaborate and develop clinical integration opportunities with health delivery systems to achieve affordable outcomes
Completes disability certifications as needed
Conducts telehealth appointments as necessary
Reviews and sign lab/imaging results.
Reviews and signs incoming medical records.
On-call availability to residential sites for after-hours questions
Creates, reviews, and signs medically related policies and procedures
Participate in the following: Quality Management Committee, including quality improvement and compliance Team meetings based on availability Policy and Procedure Meeting based on availability
Works collaboratively with Integrated Clinic Medical Director