Nurse Practitioner

About the role

Work with patients who are at risk and require treatment for sexually transmitted infections and tuberculosis. Prevent the spread of these infectious diseases and train healthcare providers to be part of the public health system.

Responsibilities

• Obtain and document patient health histories, perform patient examinations, assess patient needs, establish working diagnoses, and determine and perform appropriate medical procedures based on clinical findings and diagnosis.
• Provide patient care services during regular clinic hours, assigned weekend and evening coverage, including travel to clinic and outreach sites throughout Maricopa County to deliver healthcare services in community-based settings.
• Document subjective and objective findings in a complete and organized manner. Prepare client assessments and client plans in a clear, logical manner.
• Prescribe and dispense medication in accordance with state and federal regulations.
• Provide basic health education and counseling.
• Coordinate medical resources to meet patient needs.
• Order appropriate imaging and laboratory tests as indicated.
• Able to interpret all lab results, view and interpret CXR, and apply towards diagnosis and treatment plan.
• Able to assist with the development of teaching curricula for sexually transmitted infections and tuberculosis (including latent tuberculosis) that meet the needs of a variety of healthcare professionals and students in training in collaboration with experienced colleagues based on guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and other standards.
• Able to teach healthcare workers in training (including nursing, nurse practitioners, and medical students, medical residents, and fellows) how to obtain a health history, screen for, perform a clinical examination, and diagnose and treat tuberculosis, latent tuberculosis, and sexually transmitted diseases.
• Able to serve on a rotational basis as the provider on-call to receive high-priority public health reports during night, weekend, and holiday hours, and provide medical or infection control guidance to healthcare providers with back-up support from a public health physician.

Requirements

• Completion of an accredited Nurse Practitioner educational program.
• Valid unrestricted license to practice as a Nurse practitioner issued by the Arizona State Board of Nursing and be in good standing.
• Experience with chronic care or treatment of communicable diseases.
• Bilingual skills in English and Spanish.

Qualifications

• Ability to exert up to 20 lbs. occasionally, 10 lbs. frequently, or negligible amounts constantly, and requires walking/standing to a significant degree.
• Reliable transportation, and may have to travel to another location if coverage is needed.
• Valid Arizona driver’s license is required upon hire.
• Able to participate in emergency response training as scheduled and be available to respond as directed in the event of a public health emergency.
• Secure and maintain an Arizona Department of Public Safety Level 1 Fingerprint Clearance Card and complete and pass a background check.
• Current CPR and First Aid Certification is required upon hire.
• Within one month of hire, all employees will be required to provide evidence of immunity or receive immunizations for vaccine-preventable illnesses for any position within the Maricopa County Department of Public Health; required immunizations include MMR (measles, mumps, rubella), Tdap (whooping cough and diphtheria), Varicella (chickenpox), and annual Influenza; some positions require a Hepatitis B vaccine and/or a Tuberculosis test.

Skills

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational and documentation skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Knowledge of public health policies and procedures.

Benefits

Proud to Offer:

• Tuition reimbursement
• Exceptional work-life balance
• Opportunities for growth and development within Maricopa County
• Low-cost, high-value healthcare for you and your qualifying dependents
• Child care benefits, including access to our on-site center, Maricopa County Kids Club, dedicated to serving Maricopa County families
• Paid vacation, sick time, and parental leave
• Extensive wellness program, including an incentive
• Enrollment in the Arizona State Retirement System, a defined retirement benefit requiring a 12% per paycheck contribution rate that includes a 100% employer match on Day 1

Pay

Anticipated Hiring Range: $102,000 - $124,758 annually
Full Pay Range: $102,000 - $147,500 annually
Salary offers are based on the candidate's equivalent experience and internal equity with other employees within the same job classification. This position is not eligible for overtime compensation.

Schedule

Telework is not available; position will work primarily in a clinical setting, but may have the opportunity to work in a field setting or mobile healthcare unit.