Nurse Practitioner Women's Health - 5013

We have an urgent need for a full time NP - Women's Health at Luke AFB in Glendale, AZ.

Sign-on Bonus up to $7,500 payable with first paycheck!

CORE Duties for NP:

• Provide a full range of outcome-based nurse practitioner services in accordance with privileges granted by the MTF (e.g., supervise and provide general screening and medical care and examinations of patients for routine, acute and chronic conditions involving any and all organ systems; provide immunizations; diagnose, treat, and counsel patients as indicated).
• Technically direct and teach other staff, provide evidenced-based educational lectures and participate in in-service training to staff members.
• Diagnose and treat patients with common acute conditions, chronic illnesses, or minor trauma within accepted protocols, clinical practice guidelines, Nurse Practice Acts, and/or in consultation with a physician.
• Promote preventive care and health maintenance including annual physicals, positive health behaviors and self-care through both formal and individual education and counseling.
• Communicate and collaborate with a diverse group of people for the purpose of informing the healthcare team of plans/actions, for teaching/education to benefit the patient/family and organization.
• Recognize conditions that require isolation and ensure universal precautions are used in all patient encounters.
• Attend staff meetings to provide case discussion, continuing education, and continuous quality improvement and safety.

Work Schedule:

5 days per week (40hrs) Monday - Friday, 9 hours between 7:00am and 4:30pm, with a 30 minute or one hour lunch.

No Call, No Weekends, No Holidays!

Minimum Qualifications:

Education: Master in Nursing from accredited program (ACEN or CCNE) or Advance Certification (Certificate of Authority). Graduate from an academic program, within the nursing specialty field of study that is accredited by a regional or national nursing accrediting agency recognized by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) or the Commission    on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE). Master’s degree must  be from an approved OB/GYN or women’s health nurse practitioner program or Advance Certification (Certificate of Authority) acceptable to the USAF Surgeon General.
Licensure: Active, unrestricted license as an NP in any state

Experience: At least one year of experience in OB/GYN women's health specialty field as required to meet clinical competency. Must be proficient in performing colposcopies.

Certification: Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner certification with the National Certification Corporation (NCC) for Obstetrics, Gynecologic, and Neonatal Nursing Specialties.

Life Support Certification: Maintain current BLS Healthcare Provider certification from AHA or ARC.

Security: Must possess ability to pass a Government background check/security clearance.

We are an equal opportunity employer and a drug free workplace. All applicants selected for employment are required to submit to a background check and pre-employment drug test. 

Excellent Compensation & Exceptional Comprehensive Benefits:

• Paid Vacation, Paid Sick Time, Plus 11 Paid Federal Holidays

• Medical/Dental/Vision, STD/LTD/Life, Health Savings Account available, and more
• Annual CME Stipend and License/Certification Reimbursement
• Matching 401K

Base salary: $65.00- $76.00/hr depending on experience

Bonus: Up to $7,500