Nurse Practitioner - CHS (Prescott Valley or Cottonwood)

Yavapai County Government•Prescott Valley/Cottonwood, AZ

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Yavapai County Community Health Services is seeking a dedicated Nurse Practitioner to provide high-quality, compassionate care in a collaborative primary care setting. Bilingual in Spanish skills and knowledge of or experience working in a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) environment are highly preferred. This position offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on community wellness while working as part of a supportive, mission-driven public heath team. Review complete class specification for Nurse Practitioner here.

Requirements

Master’s Degree in Nursing and relevant Nurse Practitioner Certification in the specialty area for the position held.
No experience necessary.
Possession of a current license to practice as a registered nurse in the State of Arizona.
Current Arizona DEA Certificate, Arizona Prescribing Authority Certificate and Basic Life Support.
Must possess a valid Arizona driver’s license.
Must possess a current fingerprint clearance card issued by the Arizona Department of Public Safety

Nice To Haves

Bilingual in Spanish skills
Knowledge of or experience working in a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) environment

Responsibilities

Provides comprehensive medical care in accordance with regulations and scope of practice for licensure in Arizona, State, Federal and other grant requirements, and the requirements of all payors.
Examines and assesses patients; establishes diagnoses; conducts appropriate diagnostic tests; develops implements and evaluates treatment plans.
Refers patients to collaborating physicians, other specialists, and other medical facilities as needed.
Provides patient education as needed.
Documents medical visit in the electronic health records system in a timely manner.
Coordinates patient care with the clinic support staff.
Identifies potential opportunities to improve services, suggests solutions and new innovations and participates in their implementation.
Participates in the Quality Improvement Program, as requested.
Represents the department in community outreach events such as health screenings/physicals at Health Fairs, school sports physicals and community sports physicals.
Performs other job-related duties as assigned.