Nurse Practitioner- Primary Care- Tucson, AZ Foothills

Conifer Health Solutions • Tucson, AZ

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Join Carondelet Medical Group as a Primary Care Nurse Practitioner. Provide direct Primary Care patient care services in an outpatient clinic setting; augment a physician's ability to provide medical services to patients; perform diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, order lab studies and professional consultations.

Requirements

• Master's Prepared Advanced Practice Nurse Practitioner.
• Currently licensed, certified, or registered to practice profession as required by law, regulation in state of practice or policy; RNP License.
• Additional certification(s) per governing board and in accordance with the facility Medical Staff Bylaws.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited school of nursing
• Master's degree in nursing
• completion of a state acceptable Nurse Practitioner's program

Responsibilities

• Obtains and records client's health history; performs comprehensive physical assessment (including biological, social and psychological needs) as part of a total physical examination.
• Diagnoses, treats and plans appropriate health care for clients as appropriate for specialty; refers clients to physicians and/or outside agencies as required.
• Ensure completion of all required documentation of patient care activities in accordance with TPR policy.
• Fulfill all duties assigned by physician
• Reports to the attending physician of any injuries or adverse reactions during or after treatment
• Participates in patient review conferences and staffing
• Assists the physician as follows, but not limited to Utilization Review, Quality Assurance, Program Evaluation, Infection Control, Safety Committee activities
• Orders and interprets the results of laboratory tests as part of the physical examination and health management.
• Perform and oversee testing and other appropriate procedures.
• Conducts health teaching and counseling during the physical exam, as appropriate, enabling the client to make informed choices about health and treatment options.
• Provides consultative direction as needed for nursing, laboratory and clinic assistant staff.
• Orders medications.

What This Job Offers

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