Family Nurse Practitioner - Goodyear

ADELANTE HEALTHCARE INC • Goodyear, AZ

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The Family Nurse Practitioner provides comprehensive primary health care services by identifying, managing, or referring health problems and maintaining client health through preventive care and health promotion. Assignments range from routine to exceptional and are performed with minimal guidance in accordance with clinic practices, procedures, and organizational and departmental policies.

The position delivers and documents high-quality, timely patient care; coordinates with other disciplines; participates in quality and risk management activities, community health initiatives, professional training, and provider meetings; and may provide coverage at other Adelante Healthcare sites. The practitioner rotates on-call coverage for emergencies during evenings, weekends, and holidays as assigned.

Requirements

• Graduate from an approved Nurse Practitioner school.
• Nurse Practitioner certificate issued by the Arizona Board of Nursing.
• Valid Arizona Registered Nurse license.
• Valid Arizona Advanced Practice license.
• Valid DEA certificate.
• Demonstrated understanding of clinical methods and techniques.
• Ability to interact effectively with clients, associates, and the general public.
• Basic business English, spelling, and punctuation skills.
• Basic computer proficiency.
• Valid Arizona driver’s license.
• Commitment to Adelante Healthcare’s mission, vision, and values.
• Competency in dealing with people of various cultures and social status.
• CPR and AED certification for the Health Care Professional through courses following American Heart Association or Red Cross guidelines, including cognitive and skills evaluations.
• Valid Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card issued by the Arizona Department of Public Safety for specialty behavioral health locations.
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including frequently lifting or moving up to 25 pounds without assistance and occasionally lifting or moving up to 50 pounds with assistance.

Nice To Haves

• Three years of experience in community health.
• Bilingual English/Spanish.
• Electronic Health Records experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide accessible, high-quality health care services for patients within the practitioner’s credentials and privileges.
• Educate patients and communicate effectively about diagnoses, treatment, preventive measures, and use of the health care system.
• Provide treatment consistent with clinical impressions and working diagnoses.
• Complete accurate, appropriate, and timely electronic medical record entries and billing documentation.
• Transfer information adequately to support continuity of care and evaluate patients in a timely, courteous, and professional manner.
• Promote good customer service for internal and external customers.
• Consult, refer, and collaborate with other disciplines involved in total patient care.
• Advise management regarding performance deficiencies of medical auxiliary personnel, including medical assistants.
• Apply knowledge of licensing standards and scope of practice for advanced practitioners.
• Assume duties of other clinical personnel as necessary and rotate assigned emergency call coverage during evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Attend continuing medical education programs paid for by Adelante Healthcare when required to maintain licensure, and maintain credentialing and privileging in good standing.
• Participate in quality improvement, peer review, medical record audits, continuing education, and review of protocols and procedures.
• Review utilization and quality monitoring results and participate in analysis of services.
• Communicate operational information and suggestions for improvement to the Regional Medical Director.
• Follow policies and procedures for client services and comply with applicable health department and contracted health plan rules and regulations.
• Represent Adelante Healthcare in community health groups when requested.
• Help plan and develop programs and services by identifying community health needs.
• Support individuals and the community in illness prevention and the promotion, maintenance, and restoration of health.
• Serve as a liaison and address community groups about Adelante Healthcare and its services when requested.
• Understand the role in the Disaster Plan and participate in activities such as health fairs, classes, and community events.
• Attend monthly provider and combined staff meetings and complete required training.
• Demonstrate behaviors consistent with Language of Caring and contribute to culturally competent training of clinical personnel, including medical students.
• Work constructively with staff, promote collegial relationships with clinical staff and community providers, and provide coverage at other Adelante sites when necessary.
• Promote and participate in interdisciplinary communication and collaboration within the Patient Centered Medical Home and Integrated Care Team model.
• Comply with the organization’s written standards, Compliance Program, Code of Conduct, policies, and procedures, and report potentially noncompliant conduct.
• Perform other duties as requested or assigned by the Regional Medical Director or Chief Medical Officer.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time