Adult Geriatric Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant

Job Description

Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY

The Adult Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant is primarily responsible for providing comprehensive primary health care services through the identification, management and/or referral of the health problems and the maintenance of the client’s health by means of preventive care and health promotion. Will perform assignments which can vary from routine to exceptional in nature and are carried out with minimal guidance in accordance with clinic office practices and procedures. Will comply with organization and department policies.

EXPECTATIONS

Every Adelante Healthcare employee will strive to maximize their performance and contribution to Adelante Healthcare and the community we serve every day. Employees are expected to work in a manner that demonstrates a commitment to quality, patient safety, employee engagement, innovation, and the highest standards of personal integrity, professionalism, and competence.

OUR CORE VALUES

• Inclusion
• Nurture
• Service
• Purposeful
• Integrity
• Resilient
• Engaged

ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• 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 or ability to obtain within 30 days of employment
• Graduate from an approved Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant school
• Nurse Practitioner certificate issued by the Arizona Board of Nursing/Arizona Medical Board
• 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
• Minimum of 5 years' experience as an NP or PA.

NONESSENTIAL SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

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

OUR BENEFITS INCLUDE:

• Competitive compensation
• Incentive pay, based on productivity
• 5 weeks of paid time off annually: (200 hours PTO, 2 service days) (pro-rated for FTE)
• 10 paid holidays annually
• 40 hours of Continuing Medical Education (CME) and up to $2,500/year (pro-rated for FTE)
• Eligibility for student loan forgiveness and repayment programs
• Federal Tort Claims Act Malpractice Coverage
• Teaching opportunities through A.T. Still University and University of Arizona College of Medicine