Family Nurse Practitioner (APP-FNP) - El Pueblo - Family Medicine

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El Pueblo Health Center

El Rio Health

<strong>We are dedicated to providing healthcare for all people. Since El Rio began in 1970, we have grown to serve one out of every ten Tucsonans. We are proud to be one of the most innovative, highly regarded, non-profit health centers in the United States. We focus on positive outcomes, treating the whole person. Our healthcare is delivered by compassionate, professionally trained, integrated health teams who give from their hearts to provide world class care. &ldquo;Your Health is Our Passion.&rdquo;</strong> https://elrio.org/

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Salary

$48.08 - $70.22 Depending on experience

Overview: <div class="ant-row css-pgvwaq"> <div class="sanitized-html w-full"> <p>Salary: $48.08 - $70.22 Depending on experience</p> <p>Schedule: TBD</p> </div> </div> <div class="ant-row css-pgvwaq"> <div class="sanitized-html w-full"> <div> <div>&nbsp;</div> </div> <div> <div> <p>Delivers high-quality care for the diagnosis and treatment of disease, promotion of health and prevention of disease, and the physical and emotional support of patients and families. The Advanced Practice Provider provides care to new and established patients in accordance with the licensure and the highest standards of quality and integrity.</p> <p>The completion of these duties, tasks, or assignments requires a high level of independent judgment and decision-making in the execution of the scope or authority and responsibility for the position. The Advanced Practice Provider must be able to successfully perform all essential functions, duties, tasks, assignments, and responsibilities assigned within the El Rio organization at a location assigned by management. The incumbent in this position works with general direction and review and has discretion and independent judgment authority with respect to matters of significance for the assigned area.</p> <p>The primary goal of the El Rio Health Advanced Practice Provider is to support El Rio&rsquo;s Mission of providing comprehensive, quality health care that is affordable and accessible to all who may have healthcare needs, by successfully performing the primary essential functions.</p> </div> </div> </div> </div>
Responsibilities: <ul> <li>Delivers healthcare in a professional manner that strives to meet or exceed those criteria set forth by the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA), Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA), and The Joint Commission (TJC), as well as the internal standards that seek continuous quality improvements.</li> <li>Evaluates patients, performing examinations, and establishing preventive health practices; <ul> <li>Analyzes reports test results medical records and examinations to diagnose condition of patients and proposes treatment options.</li> </ul> </li> <li>Provides advice to patients for lifestyle and diet changes that may improve their health or help to treat the health issue.</li> <li>Provides care that is patient and family centered, compassionate, appropriate and effective for the promotion of health, prevention of illness and treatment of disease through lifespan.</li> <li>Facilitates consistent, coordinated care and clear communication among all members of the healthcare team.</li> <li>Serves as an advocate for patients and families in navigating the healthcare system.</li> <li>Prescribes pharmaceuticals, other medications and treatment regimens to treat identified and documented medical conditions.</li> <li>Maintains Medical Records for all services rendered, tests ordered, prescriptions, advice, and communications, in a manner consistent with regulatory agencies, diagnostic, and procedural coding documentation requirements, and the standards of good medical care.</li> <li>Attends to patient emergencies in the clinic and hospital environment.</li> <li>Complies with terms of all payor contracts and any other legal requirements concerning discrimination, access to care and the standard of care.</li> <li>Considers cost effectiveness and risk/benefit analysis when making decisions about patient care.</li> <li>Maintains good standing with the Federal and State agencies avoiding any action that may lead to sanctioning, exclusion, or other ineligible status, and will notify employer immediately of any action, notice, or event that could lead to exclusion or the allegation of malpractice.</li> <li>Remains in compliance with the terms of the contract as well as all clinical and employment-related policies and procedures, terms and conditions.</li> <li>Adheres to El Rio organizational and department-specific safety, confidentiality, values policies and standards.</li> <li>Adheres to El Rio Health organizational and department specific policies, procedures, ongoing quality improvement objectives and safety, environmental and infection control standards.</li> <li>Records complete, timely and accurate medical records in the Electronic Health Record (EHR).</li> <li>Maintains patient confidentiality and complies with all federal and state Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPPA).</li> <li>Participates in ongoing Continuing Medical Education Programs.</li> <li>Actively participates in self-evaluation by seeking and utilizing guidance and constructive feedback in a professional manner.</li> <li>Continually seeks opportunities for clinical advancement, knowledge and skill attainment.</li> <li>Attends program and committee meetings as assigned.</li> <li>Performs related duties as assigned.</li> </ul> <br /> <strong>Other Duties and Responsibilities:</strong><br /> <ul> <li>In support of the Mission and Vision of El Rio Health, will at all times represent themselves as a professional role model of El Rio Health serving as a positive informational source for members of the community.</li> <li>Supports El Rio by participating in community events which promote good health and which contribute to a broader awareness and understanding of El Rio Health and the many services provided to the community.</li> <li>Participates in all appropriate health care activities related to El Rio Health on a local, state, and national level to maintain and enhance El Rio&rsquo;s image with health agencies, professional associations, and the public.</li> <li>Ensures and supports the cost-effective use of materials, supplies, and equipment by limiting waste of all organizational supplies and resources.</li> <li>Employees must maintain their skills proficiency with El Rio operating systems and/or software programs by adapting to changing requirements and successfully learning and demonstrating new skills in response to software, system, and program improvements or upgrades.</li> <li>Performs other duties as assigned.</li> </ul>
Requirements: <ul> <li>Master&rsquo;s or Doctorate degree from an accredited Advanced Practice Nursing Program.</li> </ul> <br /> <p><em>If applicable, equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered, and must be directly related to the functions and responsibilities of the job.<br /><br /></em></p> <p><strong>Required Licenses, Certifications, and Registrations:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Active and unencumbered Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) Licensure in the state of Arizona.</li> <li>Active Board Certification as a Nurse Practitioner in specialty area as applicable.</li> <li>Active DEA license or ability to apply for such license prior to or upon hire.</li> <li>Current provider card in Basic Life Support (BLS) and advanced life support certifications if relevant to the practice area or facility; (Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) and Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP).</li> <li>Employees in this position are required to have reliable transportation that can meet any operational reassignments of the organization during the workday.&nbsp; If an employee is driving during work hours, the employee is required to possess a valid driver&rsquo;s license and must comply with Arizona vehicle insurance requirements.</li> </ul> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Preferred Education, Experience, Skills, Abilities:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Doctorate degree from an accredited Advanced Practice Nursing Program.</li> <li>One (1) or more years of experience as an Advanced Practice Provider in an acute, outpatient or ancillary healthcare environment.</li> <li>Clinical experience working in a Community Health Center Environment.</li> </ul> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p>