Pulmonology Nurse Practitioner

Nurse Practitioner

Located in northwest Arizona, Kingman offers a mild climate with stunning Arizona sunsets! In the shadows of beautiful mountain ranges and nearby lakes, Kingman is an outdoor enthusiasts' paradise with abundant sunshine and is a great community to live, work and play!

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Nurse Practitioner to join our outpatient Pulmonology team. In this role, you will play a critical role in diagnosing, treating, and managing patients with a variety of respiratory and pulmonary conditions.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive patient assessments: medical history, physical exams, and symptom review.
• Order, interpret, and act upon diagnostic tests: pulmonary function tests (e.g. spirometry), imaging (e.g. chest X-ray), labs, arterial blood gases, etc.
• Develop, implement, and manage individualized care plans for acute and chronic pulmonary conditions (e.g. asthma, COPD, pulmonary hypertension, interstitial lung disease, post-COVID respiratory issues).
• Prescribe appropriate medications and therapies, including pharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions (bronchodilators, inhaled therapies, oxygen therapy, etc.), within scope of practice and state regulations.
• Collaborate with pulmonologists and other members of the health care team to ensure coordinated, multidisciplinary care.
• Provide patient and family education on disease processes, medication management, lifestyle modifications, smoking cessation, breathing strategies, and self-management of chronic lung diseases.
• Manage follow-up care, monitor patient progress, adjust treatment plans as needed, and coordinate referrals to specialists.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and thorough documentation in Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems.

Qualifications

Education:• Master's degree in Nursing (MSN) with certification as a Nurse Practitioner from an accredited program. Licensure & Certification:• Current and unrestricted license to practice as a Nurse Practitioner in the state of Arizona.• National certification as a Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification Experience preferred

What we offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off.• Opportunities for professional development and continuing education.• A supportive and collaborative work environment.• The chance to make a meaningful impact on the lives of patients in our community