Nurse Practitioner (68953)

Sanitas•Tempe, AZ

13d•Onsite

About The Position

Sanitas is a global healthcare organization expanding across the United States. Our services include primary care, urgent care, nutrition, lab, diagnostic, health care education and resources for our patients. We strive to attract professionals who believe in our mission, vision and are dedicated to the service of our patients and their families creating a memorable experience through compassion, respect, and kindness. The Nurse Practitioner provides quality, comprehensive outpatient primary health care services to the Medical Centers patients. They report directly to the Medical Director regarding clinical issues and activities related to the delivery of medical care. APRN are expected to be familiar with the philosophy, goals and objectives of the Center and work collaboratively to achieve them. They must be cognizant of, and comply with, all Center policies and procedures, as well as pertinent state and federal regulations. APRN provides the full scope of primary care services, which fall under his/her field of training, including but not limited to diagnosis, treatment, coordination of care, preventive care and health maintenance of their patients.

Requirements

Masters Degree from accredited Nursing Program.
3 + years in Primary Care.
Valid State Nurse Practitioner License.
Current State D.E.A. Certificate.
Certification by one of the Nurse Practitioner certifying bodies (ANCC or AANP) as a Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) or Adult Gerontology NP.
Current BLS and ACLS certification.
Any combination of education, training, and experience which demonstrates the ability to perform the duties and responsibilities as described including related work experience.
Advanced English is required.

Nice To Haves

Two years of experience working with a multicultural patient population delivering patient-centric programs that are high quality and cost effective, preferred.
Spanish and Creole are preferred.

Responsibilities

Obtain health history and perform physical examinations.
Diagnose and direct counseling for each patient on a plan for treatment.
Prescribe medication in accordance with state statute and professional practice guidelines.
Maintains a problem-oriented health record for each patient seen in accordance with the Centers established Health Information Management policies and procedures.
Assures continuity of care by providing comprehensive medical services on a timely basis as per Clinic schedule within the Centers scope of practice and the providers training.
Provides excellent internal/external customer service via telephone, videoconference, chat, or face-to-face contact to assist patients with their health care needs.
Perform minor surgical procedures.
Arrange referral for patients requiring services not offered at the Medical Center.
Review incoming reports (e.g. lab, x-ray, EKG) sign, date and follow-up in a timely manner.
Follows established departmental and medical center policies, procedures, and objectives; continuous quality improvements objectives and safety, environmental, and/or infection control standards.
Participates in specified health promotion, education and/or prevention programs as needed i.e. diabetes collaborative/health fairs etc.; attends and participates in medical center meetings/departmental meetings and other medical center functions as required by the Center.
Assist in updating protocols and principles of practice as requested.
Assist in outside medical public relations functions.
Trains, mentors and supervises students and clinical support staff, as appropriate
Supervises mid-level practitioners (physician assistants and nurse practitioners).
Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.