Family Nurse Practitioner

Description

The Nurse Practitioner (NP) provides primary health care services to patients for UCHC. The NP participates in the quality assurance program, health education programs, and works closely with the Chief Medical Officer to develop clinical policies and procedures.

Essential Functions

1. Advocates for the patient when interacting with insurance carriers (private and public), other care providers, social service agencies.
2. Provides primary health care to clinic users for all ages at all clinic sites in accordance with rules and regulations of Arizona State Board of Nursing for Nurse Practitioners.
3. Primary care includes assessment, diagnosis, evaluation of therapy and planning and implementing the treatment program. (This includes such items as; patient education, disease prevention, and health promotion as well as medical and surgical treatment.)
4. Documents and follows up on lab tests, imaging and all other referrals as appropriate.
5. The Nurse Practitioner documents care delivered in UCHC charts using S.O.A.P. format in compliance with UCHC policy and procedures.
6. Primary medical care may from time to time include care provided at home or in nursing facilities where our patients reside.
7. Communicates ideas for development or improvement of clinical policies and procedures to Medical Director and participates in quality improvement activities when asked.
8. Clinically supervises and provides leadership for medical support personnel when working in clinic. Supervises activities of health profession students, and residents, as appropriate.
9. Participates in quality assurance procedures such as medical records audits and quality assurance team meetings as directed.
10. Utilizes physician's dispensary according to UCHC policy and procedures. Prescribes and dispenses medications according to rules and regulations of the Arizona State Board of Pharmacy, the Arizona Board of Nursing and/or the Arizona Board of Medical Examiners and in accordance with medically approved protocols as indicated.
11. Abides by all regulations of the Arizona State Board of Nursing
12. Participates in on-call duties as assigned.
13. Utilizes multidisciplinary team strategies in resolving patient problems and needs by consulting with and/or as needed referring patients to collaborating physicians and other Health Care Providers/agencies.

Additional Duties & Responsibilities

1. Accountable for onsite clinical activities of assigned medical support personal when on duty at clinics.
2. Attends staff in-services and meetings.
3. Participates in interdisciplinary taskforces and committees.
4. When clinically appropriate, refers patients in need of specialty services to appropriate medical providers.
5. Responsible for on-site laboratory testing as ordered and performed.
6. Meets regularly with the Chief Medical Officer.
7. Attends board of directors' meeting as requested by Medical Director or Executive Director.
8. Assists Medical Director and other staff in follow up on clinical complaints received from patients or community members to investigate potential problem sources and solutions.
9. Cooperates with Medical Director to form liaisons with appropriate professional societies, educational institutions, and community organizations to advocate for UCHC patients and to enhance service delivery.
10. Participates with marketing strategies to promote UCHC services.
11. Assists with community health assessment programs of UCHC service areas and works together with other UCHC and community health professionals to plan, implement and evaluate programs to meet identified community needs.
12. Promotes health awareness in communities by participation in activities such as writing health related articles for publication or through participation in other community media health programs.
13. All other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Qualifications/Requirements

• Completion of Degree from educational institution specific program required for certification as a Nurse Practitioner e.g., Master of Science in Community Health Nursing Degree or a Clinical Nurse Specialist Degree in Primary Health Care
• Minimum of one year of working experience as a Family Nurse Practitioner desired.
• Previous experience in providing primary care services preferred.
• Reliable means of transportation and a valid Arizona driver’s license.

Licensure/Certification

• Certified as a Nurse Practitioner (NP)
• Possession of current Arizona nursing license and Nurse Practitioner license.
• Certified in Basic Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation procedures.

Experience/Skills

• Previous working experience with economically under-privileged and minority populations preferred.
• Ability to work effectively under stressful conditions.
• Bilingual (Spanish/English) communication skills preferred
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in the English language.
• Willingness to work Saturday and evening hours when needed.
• A positive, professional attitude.
• A team player; able to work in and foster a team environment.