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Family Practice Nurse Practitioner – Rural Health Clinics
Northern Cochise Community Hospital | Willcox, Arizona
Full-Time | Critical Access Hospital & Rural Health Clinics
Why Join Northern Cochise Community Hospital?
Looking for work-life balance and a career with impact? Step away from the hustle of city life and discover the rewarding pace of rural healthcare in Willcox, AZ. At Northern Cochise Community Hospital (NCCH), we offer providers a unique opportunity to deliver quality, patient-centered care in a beautiful high desert community.
What Makes Us Special:
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Tight-knit, family-oriented community
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Affordable living and a slower pace of life
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High desert beauty surrounded by mountains, wine country, apple orchards, and pistachio groves
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Year-round outdoor activities: hiking, biking, horseback riding, birdwatching (including Sandhill Crane migration), and more
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Short commutes, supportive leadership, and an emphasis on quality care over patient quotas
👉 Learn more about the community: visitwillcox.az.gov
About the Role:
We are seeking an experienced, compassionate Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) to join our Rural Health Clinics. You'll serve patients across the lifespan with a focus on primary, preventive, and chronic care in a team-based setting.
What You’ll Do:
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Provide comprehensive primary care for patients of all ages
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See an average of 18–22 patients per day
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Manage a mix of acute, chronic, and wellness visits
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Perform in-office procedures (based on scope and training)
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Document patient encounters in EHR/EMR
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Support a culture of safety, empathy, and service
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Collaborate closely with physicians, nurses, and clinical staff
Bilingual candidates (English/Spanish) are encouraged to apply.
What You’ll Bring:
Required:
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Master's degree from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program
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Current, unrestricted Arizona RN license
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Current, unrestricted Arizona Nurse Practitioner license (FNP or Adult NP)
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Current Prescribing & Dispensing License (AZ)
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DEA Certificate (Controlled Substance Registration)
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BLS or ACLS Certification (AHA)
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Active medical staff privileges (or ability to obtain)
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Proficiency with EHR/EMR systems and clinical technology
Preferred:
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2 years of experience in Family Practice or Primary Care
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Familiarity with rural or underserved healthcare settings
Who You Are:
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Passionate about patient-centered, evidence-based care
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Strong communicator, adaptable, and collaborative
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Tech-savvy and comfortable using modern health IT tools
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Driven to improve community health and wellness
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Open to feedback and focused on continual growth
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Ready to contribute to a small team with big impact
Additional Information:
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Safety-Sensitive Position | Drug-Free Workplace
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Interviews will be conducted after initial screening for minimum qualifications
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Duties and scope may evolve over time
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Reasonable accommodations will be made as required