NURSE PRACTITIONER FAMILY PRACTICE

Sun Life Health•Casa Grande, AZ

About The Position

Promotes and maintains patients’ health by providing health care services within the scope of the practitioner’s license and certification. Under the general supervision of the Medical Director, examines patients, takes medical histories, records findings, makes preliminary diagnoses, and determines care plans or follow-up procedures. The role provides patient assessment, treatment, counseling, education, referrals, and continuity of care, while maintaining outpatient records and supporting clinical staff.

Requirements

Successful completion of an approved nurse practitioner or physician assistant program.
Current approval by the Joint Board of Medical Examiners and Board of Nursing to perform medical acts.
Current Arizona Registered Nurse license.
Master of Science in Health Sciences or a related field.

Responsibilities

Interview patients, perform physical examinations, and obtain, update, and review medical histories.
Identify short- and long-term patient care issues, provide information, and recommend options and courses of action.
Order diagnostic tests, including X-rays, electrocardiograms, and blood work, and interpret results.
Perform therapeutic procedures such as immunizations, injections, suturing, wound care, and infection management.
Instruct and counsel patients on therapeutic regimens, wellness, and health maintenance.
Develop and implement patient care plans, record patient progress, and provide continuity of care.
Work in triage and make decisions about patient care needs.
Maintain outpatient records by documenting patient care services.
Record statistics, conduct research, and compile reports as required by the organization.
Refer patients to specialists as needed; write prescriptions for medications and equipment; and perform office procedures within the scope of expertise, protocols, and available equipment.
Provide general health education on topics such as proper diet, family planning, emotional problems of daily living, and health maintenance.
Assist physicians with emergency treatment and more complex procedures as required.
Instruct nurses, medical assistants, and back-office assistants on assisting with patient care.