Family Nurse Practitioner - Roosevelt

About the Role

The Family Nurse Practitioner is primarily responsible for providing comprehensive primary health care services through the identification, management, and/or referral of health problems and the maintenance of the client’s health by means of preventive care and health promotion. Assignments vary from routine to exceptional and are carried out with minimal guidance in accordance with clinic office practices and procedures.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an approved Nurse Practitioner school
• Nurse Practitioner certificate issued by the Arizona Board of Nursing
• Valid Arizona Registered Nurse license
• Valid Arizona Advanced Practice license
• Valid DEA certificate
• Demonstrated understanding of clinical methods and techniques
• Ability to meet and deal effectively with clients, associates, and the general public
• Basic business English, spelling, and punctuation skills
• Basic computer efficiency
• Valid AZ driver’s license
• Commitment to Adelante Healthcare mission, vision, and values
• Competency in dealing with people of various cultures and social status
• Certification to perform cardiopulmonary Resuscitation for the Health Care Professional (CPR) and AED through courses that follow the guidelines from the American Heart Association and Red Cross (cognitive and skills evaluations)
• Valid Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card issued by the Arizona Department of Public Safety for all specialty behavioral health locations

Responsibilities

Health Care Delivery

• Reports to the Regional Medical Director
• Provide high-quality health care services including accessible and available health services to patients for which the Provider is credentialed and privileged
• Educate and communicate effectively with patients concerning diagnosis, treatment, preventive measures, and use of the health care system
• Provide treatment consistent with clinical impressions and working diagnoses
• Ensure appropriate, accurate, and complete electronic medical record entries in a timely manner
• Facilitate adequate and appropriate transfer of information for continuity of care
• Evaluate patients in a timely, courteous, and professional manner
• Complete all required documentation for billing of services provided
• Promote and demonstrate good customer service to both external and internal customers
• Consult, refer, and collaborate with other disciplines involved in the delivery of total patient care
• Advise management on performance deficiencies of medical auxiliary personnel (including Medical Assistants)
• Demonstrate knowledge of and ability to interpret licensing standards for Advanced Practitioner practice (scope of practice)
• Assume the role and duties of other clinical personnel as necessary
• Rotate call for emergencies in the evenings, weekends, and holidays as assigned
• Attend continuing medical education (CME) programs as paid for by Adelante Healthcare and if required to maintain licensure
• Maintain credentialing and privileging in good standing

Quality Management/Risk Management

• Demonstrate evidence of continuing professional growth by involvement in quality improvement programs and participation in peer review, medical record audits, continuing education, and review of protocols and procedures
• Review results of utilization and quality monitoring and participate in the analysis of services
• Communicate necessary information to the Regional Medical Director concerning operations and suggestions for improvement
• Be knowledgeable and adhere to all policies and procedures related to client services
• Assure compliance with rules and regulations as set forth by the Department of Health and Human Services and other contracted health care plans

Community Relations

• Represent Adelante Healthcare (AHC) in groups addressing the health care needs of the community if requested
• Participate in the planning and development of new programs and services by identifying specific community health needs
• Assist individuals and the community to assume responsibility for the prevention of illness and the promotion, maintenance, and restoration of health
• Act as a liaison and address community groups regarding AHC and its services as requested
• Understand your role in the Disaster Plan and recognize that safety is a condition of employment
• Participate in health fairs, classes, and community events

Professional Networking

• Attend monthly provider meetings and combined staff meetings
• Participate and complete all required training
• Demonstrate skills and behaviors consistent with Language of Caring
• Contribute to the training and proficiencies of clinical personnel, including medical students, in a culturally competent capacity
• Work with staff in a positive and constructive manner
• Promote collegial relationships with other clinical staff and providers in the community
• Provide coverage for other Adelante sites when necessary

Patient Centered Medical Home (PCMH) and Integrated Care Team (ICT)

• Promote and participate in interdisciplinary communication and collaboration to enhance the delivery of quality across the health care system
• Maintain an environment that supports and engages patients and co-workers in a caring team-based model to promote wellness and improve health outcomes

Adherence to Compliance and Code of Conduct

• Comply with Adelante Healthcare’s written standards, including its Compliance Program and Code of Conduct, policies, and procedures
• Report any conduct that potentially violates Adelante’s legal or compliance requirements
• Ensure compliance is an element considered as part of the regular performance evaluation

Nonessential Skills and Experience

• Three (3) years of experience in community health
• Bilingual - English/Spanish
• Experience with Electronic Health Records

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be required to sit for long periods, stand, walk, use hands to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb steps/stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear; smell; manage stress as it relates to essential job functions.
• The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds without assistance and may occasionally be required to lift or move up to 50 pounds with assistance.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• The employee is exposed to weather conditions prevalent at the time when traveling to various clinic sites.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
• The employee may be subject to health hazards (contagious diseases, blood-borne pathogens, etc.) when working in the clinic area.