FAMILY NURSE PRACTITIONER
7 days ago
Phoenix
Job Description FAMILY NURSE PRACTITIONER Full Time/ Direct Hire Opportunity ***CENTRAL PHOENIX $120000.00 +++ DOE POSITION SUMMARY: The Family Nurse Practitioner is a key member of the Integrated Health team, engaged in providing medical services and helping to define the medical direction of the organization. The position provides primary care medical services to adults to ensure the delivery of affordable quality healthcare services. The Family Nurse Practitioner works collaboratively with the Integrated Health staff to ensure clients transition seamlessly between medical and behavioral health services. Clinical Duties • Performs CLIA waived laboratory testing., • Determines need for confirmatory test and prepares specimens for send out to referral facilities by preparing appropriate requisition for the reference laboratory both manually and by computer entry., • Maintains specimen integrity by using aseptic techniques following clinical laboratory standards and department procedures., • Assists with maintenance of send out log sheets, ensures specimens are appropriately preserved and packaged according to procedural guidelines., • Performs appropriate quality control procedures for testing procedures and documents in accordance with departmental policies, maintaining appropriate records and files., • Works collaboratively with team to provide primary health care to clients including: obtaining histories, performing physical examinations, diagnosing, treating and monitoring acute and chronic diseases, immunizations, ordering and interpreting diagnostic studies, prescribing medications, and providing other treatments as needed., • Performs and records medical assessments, such as BP readings, pulse rates, temperature readings, TB testing; monitors the collection of urine specimens, etc., • Collaborates with Behavioral Health professionals for care coordination as needed,, • Educates clients to promote positive health behaviors and disease prevention., • Ensure clients have knowledge and access to medical services after hours for emergencies and urgent medical needs., • Functions as a resource for the Nurses at the Residential Sites offering clinical direction and guidance., • Takes all steps necessary to ensure accuracy of patient data, test documentation, and recordkeeping, including updating the electronic medical record with testing orders and reporting results to state, federal and other reporting agencies., • Greets and escorts patients to the examining room in a timely manner to accomplish good patient flow. Transports patients to and from exam rooms via wheelchair when applicable., • May assist with delivery of direct care/patient services within our residential and/or housing facilities, • Ensures a safe working environment by adhering to the standards set by Occupational Safety and Health Administration., • Complies fully with all patient and data confidentiality policies and regulations, including, but not limited to HIPPA, • Provides feedback regarding the medical direction of the organization., • Keeps abreast of emerging models in health care delivery; identify and define new and innovative strategies to achieve business goals and objectives, • Identifies opportunities to collaborate and develop clinical integration opportunities with health delivery systems to achieve affordable outcomes., • Completion of disability certifications, • Conducting telehealth appointments as necessary COVID-19 Testing and Laboratory Duties • Administers Covid-19 vaccine and testing., • Completes accompanying documentation., • Prepares training materials and facilitates training for OUR Staff who conduct COVID-19 testing., • Observe competencies of staff conducting COVID-19 testing., • Maintain Patient Results Log and compile related data submissions as required., • Assists with development of medical procedures/protocols for agency COVID-19 testing plan implementation including infection prevention and control., • Provides clinical intervention, case management, care coordination, referral and contact tracing following positive COVID-19 testing for patients and family members. Administrative Duties: • Checking 3rd party websites for lab work and imaging results, • Function as resource for residential site medical questions, • On-call availability to residential sites for after-hours questions, • Creating, reviewing, and signing medically related policies and procedures, • Supervision of nurses at residential sites, • Participates in the following:, • Quality Management Committee, including quality improvement and compliance, • Team meetings based on availability, • Policy and Procedure Meeting based on availability, • Works collaboratively with Integrated Clinic Medical Director CORE COMPETENCIES: • Mission, • Interpersonal Communication, • Collaboration and Teamwork, • Screening and Assessment, • Care Planning and Care Coordination, • Quality of Work/Intervention, • Cultural Competence and Adaptation, • Systems Oriented Practice (Work Efficiency/ Punctuality/Attendance), • Productivity, • Practice-Based Learning and Quality Improvement, • Informatics, • Initiative/Resourcefulness, • Dependability, • Professional Behavior- Attitude/Enthusiasm EDUCATIONAL/WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT: • Master's degree in Nursing, • AZ Board of Nursing qualification as a Family Nurse Practitioner with an active and unrestricted license, • Two years’ experience providing medical services Experience in public sector healthcare or non-profit community health, with knowledge of Medicaid populations; experience working with diverse cultures., • Current Fingerprint Certificate and DEA license, • First Aid and CPR certified., • AZ Medicaid provider or ability to complete and submit application within first 30 days of employment SKILLS REQUIREMENT: • Must possess knowledge of clinical care and client treatment, • Must have prescribing and dispensing authority granted by the state board of nursing., • Must have an ability to effectively use an Electronic Medical Record., • Must be a team player, flexible, highly ethical, value-driven, results-oriented and a professional of high personal integrityCompany DescriptionAPN Staffing and Employment Solutions is a recruiting firm specialized in working with clients and candidates in the healthcare and automotive industry. While hiring employees can be an extremely rewarding experience, it takes time and attention that companies don’t often have. Since 1991, APN has placed over 15,000 candidates by listening to the needs, personality and style of clients and candidates to find the right fit for the team. Working with companies of all sizes in the private, non-profit and government sectors to provide permanent placements, temporary-to-permanent placements and contract staffing, APN prides itself on our ability to retain client and candidate relationships. What was originally a small business with one employee specializing in the automotive industry is now a profitable company spanning multiple industries, working with clients and candidates across the country. Nearly 30 years later, our mission still stands strong – “To provide our clients with the best”, and we will do that for you with honesty and integrity. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age. Please contact us for more information!APN Staffing and Employment Solutions is a recruiting firm specialized in working with clients and candidates in the healthcare and automotive industry. While hiring employees can be an extremely rewarding experience, it takes time and attention that companies don’t often have. \r\n\r\nSince 1991, APN has placed over 15,000 candidates by listening to the needs, personality and style of clients and candidates to find the right fit for the team. Working with companies of all sizes in the private, non-profit and government sectors to provide permanent placements, temporary-to-permanent placements and contract staffing, APN prides itself on our ability to retain client and candidate relationships. What was originally a small business with one employee specializing in the automotive industry is now a profitable company spanning multiple industries, working with clients and candidates across the country. \r\n\r\nNearly 30 years later, our mission still stands strong – “To provide our clients with the best”, and we will do that for you with honesty and integrity.\r\n\r\nWe are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.\r\n\r\nPlease contact us for more information!