Nurse Practitioner - Family physician employment in Arizona :
- Field Based Nurse Practitioner
- Sign On Bonus : $5,000
Full Time position
Field Based : Visiting patients in Tucson and Green Valley, AZ areas
The Field Nurse Practitioner is responsible for managing patient care and treatment (in person, telephonically and / or video) in collaboration with the physician.
In this role, you will :
Conduct daily visits with members / patients that reside in either Group Homes, Assisted Living Facilities, and / or Long Term Care Facilities.Perform health assessments and preventative health measures within prescribed guidelines.Order, interpret and evaluate diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient's clinical problems and health care needs.Collaborate with physician partners.Formulate and document care plan.Prescribe medication or other forms of treatment.Participate in a rotating On-Call program, which may include after-hours, weekend and holiday calls and visitations.Minimum Requirements :
Requires an MS in Nursing and minimum of 1 year of related experience with clinical emphasis for nurse practitioner; or any combination of education and experience, which would provide an equivalent background.Current, unrestricted RN license and NP license in the state of Arizona is requiredPrescribing or furnishing authority / DEA licensure in good standingSatisfactory completion of a Tuberculosis test is a requirement for this position.Preferred Skills, Capabilities and Experiences :
Experience working with geriatric patient population.Experience working in Home Health, Med / Surg and ICU desired.IDEAL CANDIDATEMust be open to full-time employment, Monday thru FridayOpen to daily local travel visiting patients in Tucson and Green Valley, AZExperience in working with the Geriatric patient population.Competitive compensation and benefits package. Eligible for mileage reimbursement.
Board Certified or Board Eligible Medical Doctor with or w / o US residency with current US work visa.