Family Nurse Practitioner Pool

Arizona Department of Administration • Phoenix, AZ

9d • Onsite

About The Position

The Arizona State Hospital (ASH) provides inpatient psychiatric care to persons with serious mental illness who need long-term behavioral health care. ASH promotes hope and wellness for our patients and creates opportunities to participate in planning, delivering and evaluating services that assist with recovery. Treatment is individualized with goals that focus on education about an illness, instilling hope and improving one's overall quality of life. The Arizona State Hospital has a wide range of positions available, from our direct care staff, Nurses and Behavioral Health Technicians to Social Workers, Rehabilitation Specialist and Security to name a few. The Arizona State Hospital also offers 12 hour shifts for our Direct Care staff as well as some alternative work schedules, flexible hours for non-direct care staff. We offer a robust benefit package, including the ADHS Student Loan Assistance Program where eligible employees can receive up to $300.00 per month for their outstanding student loans. Come check us out and see how you can make a difference in the lives of all Arizonans.

Requirements

• Must possess a current and valid license as a Nurse Practitioner from the Arizona State Board of Nursing.
• Must be able to obtain a valid level one fingerprint clearance card issued pursuant to A.R.S. 41-1758.07 or must apply for a level one fingerprint clearance card within seven working days after beginning employment.
• All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

Nice To Haves

• Master of Science in Nursing is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides in-patient medical care to patients at the Arizona State Hospital.
• Responsible for medical assessment, diagnosis and treatment to assist patients.
• Prescribes medication.
• Orders lab tests and other procedures via the electronic Physician Order Entry system.
• Completes required documentation in the Electronic Medical Record.
• Participates in hospital committees when necessary.
• Assists in developing policies and procedures when necessary.
• Works with interdisciplinary team members in coordination care and treatment.
• Conducts Providers lines and prescribes required treatment/procedures as required for patients.
• Performs minor surgery and other treatments as authorized by licensure and approved by supervising physician.
• Performs emergency procedures as required.
• Attends hospital committees and medical staff meetings.
• Completes required documentation in the electronic medical record.
• Other duties as assigned as related to the position (typically 5% - 10%)

Benefits

• ADHS Student Loan Assistance Program where eligible employees can receive up to $300.00 per month for their outstanding student loans.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level